February 14, 2012
In case you missed the spectacular northern lights display that had the skies above Sweden glowing earlier this week, The Local has collected a few video clips that aptly capture the awe-inspiring aurora borealis. READ (10 COMMENTS) »
The New York Times recently ranked the province of Dalarna in central Sweden as one of “45 places to go” in 2012. But the home of the famous wooden horse isn't the only place in Sweden worth seeing this year. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
While Sweden seems to be at its most captivating during the warm summer months of June to August, here’s an insider tip — the country is just as beautiful during the height of winter. Here are 10 reasons to visit Sweden during winter. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
Hanging from the side of a less-than-100%-reliable three-wheeler may not be the most comfortable way to see India, but it’s surely one of the most exhilarating. READ »
New to Stockholm or looking to rediscover some of the things that make it special? Check out this short "video tour" led by a local tour guide. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
Imagine visiting St. Petersburg, one of the most majestic cities in the world, without having to fly there and avoiding the headache of the visa-application process. A unique cruise line makes this possible. READ »
A journey by dogsled through a pristine white landscape to the incredible ICEHOTEL. Double rooms and suites constructed entirely of ice. An ice lobby, a chamber of ice pillars and the famous Icebar. And then come the Northern Lights... READ »
From lakeside castles to elk safaris in the north, a holiday in Sweden has lots to offer. Here are some ideas of what to do. READ »
With an eight months ski season, incredible facilities and spectacular shows, Sölden – a popular skiing resort in eastern Austria – has something for everyone, as travel writer and ski-beginner Malin Nyberg discovers. READ »
While the Stockholm archipelago has its undeniable charms, venturing a little further east means a great leap in terms of the culture and history offered by the much-underestimated Baltic countries. READ (1 COMMENT) »
The Archipelago Festival - one of the East Coast's largest and longest summer events - is a unique experience where visitors travel back in time to experience how it was in the Västervik archipelago in the early 1900's. READ »
While Sweden is perhaps better known for its archipelagos and lakes, the country's rivers can also serve up summer fun to thrill seekers and nature lovers alike, The Local’s Karen Holst discovers. READ »
With Midsummer rapidly approaching, The Local's Clara Guibourg explores the wonders of the Stockholm archipelago and discovers a couple of gems off the beaten track. READ »

As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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