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February 13, 2012
Sauna
The following articles have been tagged with "Sauna":
Delousing mishap sparks Stockholm hostel blaze
Society: 24 Jan 12
A youth hostel caught fire on Tuesday in central Stockholm after staff attempted to delouse mattresses by stowing them in a sauna and turning up the heat.
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Ten reasons to spend winter in Sweden
Travel: 23 Nov 11
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.
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Enjoy historic St Petersburg - without the visa
Travel: 3 Oct 11
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.
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Crayfish: the messiest party of the year
Lifestyle: 19 Aug 11
Gobbling crayfish is a 500 year old tradition in Sweden but the annual August crayfish parties can be a minefield for a first-timer. Contributor Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius advises on how to slurp like a native.
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Wilderness, shopping and blondes shape Sweden's image abroad
National: 22 Jul 11
When foreigners are prompted to share what they think of Sweden their thoughts wander to the great outdoors, shopping, snow and beautiful women, according to a new survey from VisitSweden.
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Swedish bathers in naked shower outcry
Society: 28 Apr 11
Regular visitors to a Stockholm-area public swimming pool have expressed their outrage over the refusal of fellow bathers to get naked.
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Beer in Sweden: it's not as bad as you think
Lifestyle: 17 Feb 11
In his first monthly column on malted beverages, blogger Darren Packman reminds readers that beer, not wine, helped build empires and explains what it's like to taste a 1,150 kronor ($178) bottle of beer.
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Take the SJ train to Jämtland
Travel: 11 Nov 10
Home to one of Sweden's most popular ski resorts, the province of Jämtland will not disappoint travellers looking for a classic Swedish winter experience.
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Sweden's five weirdest hotels
Travel: 15 Jul 10
Underwater, in the treetops or Frodo-style: The Local gives the lowdown on some of the oddest places in Sweden to spend a night.
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Sweden's latest hotel experience - up a tree
Travel: 14 Jul 10
Swedish hoteliers have already given tourists the chance to live in a hotel made of ice and a hotel under a lake, so it was only a matter of time before someone decided to put a hotel in a tree.
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Summer Rail Destinations: Stockholm
Travel: 11 Jun 10
Sponsored article: The antiquity of Gamla Stan, the forests of Djurgården, the cliffs of Södermalm and of course the surrounding blue sea: all these elements combine to help make Stockholm one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
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Assaulted Chinese woman risks deportation
National: 27 Apr 10
The Swedish Migration Board has ruled to deport a Chinese woman who lost her residency permit when her Swedish husband filed for divorce in revenge for her reporting his repeated assaults.
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A new life in northern Sweden - Part One
Lifestyle: 21 Apr 10
Macho men, monotony, mosquitoes: Englishman Alec Forss heard all the clichés trotted out as he made known his plans to move to northern Sweden. But nothing could deter him from plunging headlong into the vast wilderness beyond the Arctic circle.
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Springtime skiing - just a bus ride from Stockholm
Travel: 19 Mar 10
If watching the Olympics gave you an itch to hit the slopes, consider Romme Alpin, a bus ride from Stockholm, says Davrell Roberts Tien.
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Swimmers flock for Christmas dip
Society: 25 Dec 09
More than 100 people jumped into the freezing ocean near Halmstad on the southwest coast of Sweden on Wednesday morning for the traditional Christmas swim.
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Swedish Rail Destinations: Piteå
Travel: 17 Dec 09
Sponsored article: From sunbathing at midnight in summer to long walks over frozen ice in winter, Piteå is never short on fun and surreal activities.
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Stockholm Q & A: Where can I find a nice sauna to book
Stockholm: 26 Nov 09
A reader wants to find a nice sauna that you can book for group in and around Stockholm. But which one? Peter Vinthagen Simpson has the answer.
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No penalty for man who filmed naked children
National: 3 Nov 09
A 29-year-old counselor caught secretly filming naked children at a Swedish summer camp won’t be punished for his crimes.
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Luke Perry: from 90s teen hearthrob to Swedish film star
Lifestyle: 1 Oct 09
Former Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry bares all in the new Swedish romantic comedy “Äntligen Midsommar” (‘Finally Midsummer’). The Local recently caught up with the American actor to hear what he thought about getting naked with Swedish women.
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Gränsö: get pampered in the great outdoors
Travel: 20 Aug 09
Sponsored article: If you're looking to combine a one of Sweden's most beautiful natural landscapes with a bit of luxury, Gränsö could be for you, writes Jennifer Heape.
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'Missing' Swedish snowmobilers found in sauna
Society: 27 May 09
The search for three men reported missing while on a snowmobile trek in the mountains in northern Sweden was called off when a police helicopter discovered the men relaxing in a sauna.
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A Swedish island idyll
Travel: 20 May 09
Sponsored article: A holiday on the beautiful island of Hässelö in southern Sweden is the perfect way to sample traditional Swedish archipelago life.
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Ground control to cockpit suite: a night at the Jumbo Hostel
Stockholm: 7 Apr 09
A stayover at the world's only Jumbo jet hostel makes for a truly first-class experience, writes The Local's Alannah Eames.
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Threesome assault pastor defrocked
Society: 22 Jan 09
A pastor convicted of assaulting his ex-wife following sex games involving another man has been relieved of his duties by his employer, the Church of Sweden.
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Flasher suspect claims public masturbation was 'groin massage'
Society: 11 Dec 08
A 60-year-old Swedish man who says he was massaging his groin is on trial for sexual harassment after three teenage girls claim they saw him masturbating at a public pool.
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What are your survival tips for the Swedish winter?
Analysis & Opinion: 12 Nov 08
Every week a panel of readers will give their views on the state of play in Sweden. This week: woolly undies and trips to Spain are among the suggestions for getting through the winter.
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Threesome pastor convicted over sex game assault
National: 7 Nov 08
A Stockholm-area pastor charged with beating his wife during a threesome has been sentenced to probation and counseling.
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Chilling out with a Baltic spa experience
Travel: 22 Sep 08
If you're looking to pamper yourself this autumn, a spa trip to the Baltics could be just the ticket, writes Alannah Eames.
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Luke Perry hops in the sauna for new Swedish film
Society: 15 Sep 08
Filming has started in Sweden on a new movie featuring American actor and former teenage heartthrob Luke Perry, best known for his portrayal of Dylan McKay on the hit television show Beverly Hills 90210.
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Pastor charged over threesome assault
Society: 1 Sep 08
A church minister from Stockholm has been charged with assaulting his wife after an amorous threesome spiralled out of control.
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A shore thing: Swedish lakes
Lifestyle: 12 Jun 08
A keen wildlife watcher and hobby angler, René Rice falls hook, line and sinker for Sweden's watery charms.
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A northern adventure: Europe’s last wilderness
Travel: 14 May 08
From hikes across mountains with Sami reindeer herders to tours of Europe's only civilian space centre, northern Sweden offers new experiences for adventurous travellers.
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Plenty to see at nudist B&B
Travel: 13 May 08
A couple of avid naturists in southern Sweden have revealed plans to begin catering for like-minded tourists at a picturesque farm near the village of Skurup.
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Top ten Swedish beaches
Travel: 12 May 08
With summer in the air and the holiday season approaching, Ulrika Österlund pulls on her sunglasses and takes a look at ten of Sweden's best beaches.
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Ballet of violence hits Sweden
Lifestyle: 21 Apr 08
Mixed Martial Arts, ‘the fastest growing sport in the world’, has hit Sweden with a bang. Jonathan Rothwell takes a ringside seat and talks to TV star Musse Hasselvall about the development of the sport in Scandinavia.
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Something for the Weekend: NaxXxos, Fröken, Montys Loco
Lifestyle: 28 Feb 08
Something for the weekend: Five Stockholm club tips, Strindberg-inspired dance in Gothenburg, pop duo Montys Loco in Malmö.
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Something for the weekend: Footloose, electro and a Pulitzer nominated play
Lifestyle: 22 Feb 08
Something for the weekend: Footloose runs in Stockholm, British electro band Client play Malmö and the Pulitzer-nominated play Blue Surge opens in Gothenburg.
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Swedish pop, photo art and Marilyn Monroe: What's on in Sweden
Lifestyle: 15 Feb 08
Something for the weekend: Marilyn exhibition in Gothenburg, Lykke Li in Stockholm, Erwin Wurm in Malmö.
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Euro music, African cinema, Swedish mentality: what's on in Sweden
Lifestyle: 7 Feb 08
Something for the weekend:Feast of film at Stockholm CinemAfrica festival, Eurovision qualification in Gothenburg, and Fredrik Lindström dissects the Swedish mentality in Malmö
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Popcorn, Schlager and Reggae: what's on in Sweden
Lifestyle: 1 Feb 08
Something for the weekend: Discover the art of movie comedy at Stockholm's Popcorn festival, watch Lena Philipsson perform with Orup in Gothenburg, or dance to ska and reggae in Malmö.
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Time to tango: what's on in Sweden
Lifestyle: 25 Jan 08
Something for the weekend: Learn how to dance the tango in Stockholm, learn about the lives of the Swedish settlers in the US in Gothenburg and satisfy your taste for the baroque in Malmö.
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Life is a cabaret: entertainment across Sweden this weekend
Lifestyle: 11 Jan 08
Something for the weekend: From British cabaret in one of Stockholm's best restaurants to opera from New York's Met live in a cinema in Malmö, Jasmine Enberg has tips to keep you entertained this weekend.
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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 20 Dec 07
Provocative poses from ex-Big Brother star Carolina Gynning in Malmö, Christmas Blues and Soul in Stockholm and Christmas markets just about everywhere in The Local's weekend guide.
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Something for the Weekend: The Local's Guide to What's On
Lifestyle: 13 Dec 07
Warm up for Christmas Swedish style, head to a traditional English carol service or escape from the Yuletide rush altogether. We've got the weekend sorted.
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The Turning Torso: Living the High Life
Lifestyle: 17 Jul 07
Malmö’s famous Turning Torso skyscraper is among the tallest housing blocks in Europe. Behind the ultra-modern exterior is one of the world's most luxurious apartment complexes, writes Paul Steele.
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Lapping up the Swedish wilderness
Travel: 4 Jul 07
Is there any truth to the rumour that Sweden’s northern wilderness is populated by thumb-sized mosquitoes and contact-seeking bears? Alec Forss separates the facts from the spin while trekking the peaks of the Polar region.
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The secret world of Sweden's swingers
Dating: 4 Apr 07
What goes on behind closed doors? Rami Abdelrahman crossed the threshold and entered the hidden world of swinging Sweden.
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Hip resort hopes for ski championship boost
Lifestyle: 1 Feb 07
Åre has long been known as the second home for the hippest of Stockholm's party animals. But as the World Alpine Skiing Championships move into town this week, the resort is hoping to broaden its appeal, reports James Savage.
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Recharge with a Swedish winter weekend
Travel: 15 Dec 06
Is the darkness of winter getting you down? Time to recharge those flickering energy reserves. Elizabeth Dacey-Fondelius has top tips for winter breaks near Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
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Introducing... Markus Fagervall
Lifestyle: 4 Dec 06
He's a 24 year old from way, way up in the north of Sweden - and he's the country's new pop idol. Brace yourself for at least a year of Markus Fagervall.
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Swedish craftsmanship of the first glass
Travel: 25 Aug 06
Florida has the Magic Kingdom, Will Perkins has the Wild Kingdom, but Sweden has the Glass Kingdom. And after a day of defacing fine glass in the Kosta Boda workshop, Doug Lansky develops the eye of a craftsman.
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Naked men get ride from police
Society: 2 Aug 06
Three men were found walking naked through Örebro on Wednesday morning with only a bag of strawberries to protect their modesty. "We were tricked by some girls," they say.
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Protagonist or puritan? The truth about Sweden and porn
Lifestyle: 13 May 06
Sweden’s reputation as the first country of filth is one of those lingering stereotypes. Like high taxes. But whilst there’s no denying the latter, what truth really is there in the triple X typecast? The Local’s Christine Demsteader investigates.
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Swedish sauna sandwich intruder arrested
Smörgåsbord: 23 Nov 04
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Council workers in hot water over Russian brothel trip
National: 16 Nov 04
A "joke" blackmail threat prompts a council leader to go public with news of her colleagues' extra-curricular activities, while a Swedish girl and her Norwegian boyfriend are counting the cost of their own public display.
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Smörgåsbored of football
Business & Money: 2 Jul 04
The last mention of Sweden's footballing odyssey, drunken sailors in the archipelago, and interesting ways of dealing with the jobless and nursery education. All the scraps from the media's table.
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
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 »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
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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Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.
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