November 21, 2009
Little Sweden on the Prairie
Välkommen till Lindsborg - Between barbecued ribs and meatballs, Robert La Bua finds Swedish culture alive and well in Little Sweden, USA. READ (23 COMMENTS) »
Swedish Rail Destinations: Malmö
Sponsored Article: Once in the shadow of its larger, more glamorous neighbour Copenhagen, the construction of the Öresund Bridge means Malmö today forms the proud gateway to Sweden. READ »
Baltic bliss: boating in the Stockholm archipelago
Having lived for some time in a city so dominated by waterways and islands, Alannah Eames decides it's high time to take the plunge and join the boat set. READ »
Summer rail destinations: Halmstad
Sponsored article: Initially built by the Danes as a defensive fortress, Halmstad is now a popular coastal retreat with a sophisticated cultural scene and thriving nightlife. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Gränsö: get pampered in the great outdoors
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, Jennifer Heape writes. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Summer Rail Destinations: Stockholm
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. READ »
The lost art of travel: Catching the ferry to Britain
This summer, for the inevitable trip back to the UK, Ben Kersley was determined to avoid air travel and attempt to recapture the lost art of travel. READ (31 COMMENTS) »
Kalmar: more than merely a Baltic gateway
The historic town of Kalmar has plenty to offer travelers who dare to venture off the well-worn road which leads to the more-high profile Baltic island situated nearby, The Local’s Marge Thorell discovers. READ »
Åland: a gem in Stockholm's back yard
Alannah Eames visits Finland's Swedish-speaking Åland islands, and finds gorgeous scenery, great food and a fascinating history. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Baltic yacht race heads for Västervik
Sponsored article:The Baltic Sprint Cup is one of the highlights of the northern European sailing calendar, and in late July the 930-nautical mile race will be heading through Sweden’s most beautiful archipelago to Västervik, on Sweden’s east coast. READ »
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- 15/05 Summer rail destinations: Gothenburg (2 comments) »
- 24/04 Västervik: Building boats for half a millennium »
- 30/03 Winter rail destinations: Riksgränsen »
- 26/03 Sweden to end passenger rail monopoly in 2010 »
- 23/03 Swede shortlisted for 'best job in the world' »
- 19/03 What's your top Swedish tourist tip? »
Happy name day to me. No, not Blatte Day (yet) »
"Hey all you Elizabeths out there. Today (November 19 if you’re reading another day) is our name day. Happy Elizabeth Day. (Or Elisabeth or Elisabet as you are more likely to be if you are Swedish) So what’s a name day (if you haven’t already clicked on the Wiki link), it’s “a tradition in many countries..." READ »
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- Sweden’s first marine national park opens
In Sweden's west coast archipelago you find the tiny Koster islands. As of September 2009, these two tourist magnets and the sea around them make up Sweden’s first marine national park, 100 years... - Feasting on wild foods in Sweden
The Swedish forests are rich with ingredients that foodies dream about, from delicious wild strawberries to highly sought chanterelles and porcini mushrooms. And it’s all free! - Sweden — the road trip
Sweden.se writer Christine Demsteader spent her summer holiday exploring the length and breadth of Sweden. On the road she met many tourists who shared their experiences of the country. - Funny business — stand-up comedy in Sweden
Updated August 31, 2009 Stockholm has just hosted its first international comedy festival, only days after the most important stand-up event of the year, Swedish Stand-up Awards 2009 took place....
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