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Entering a new-old world: 15 Stockholm vintage shops to lose yourself in
Stockholm is not only a great shopping spot – it also has a large and addictive second hand and vintage scene. The Local's contributor Miriam Bade guides you to 15 gems in the capital.
The most 'Instagram-able' spots of Gotland: Europe's (second) best place
Lonely Planet recently named Gotland second on its 2017 list of the best places to see in Europe. With that in mind, The Local contributor Miriam Bade rounds up some of the prettiest spots on the Swedish island so you can take the perfect picture.
Why a Swedish billionaire is giving away millions to help save the world
What would you do with five million dollars? Buy a football team or a Caribbean island perhaps? László Szombatfalvy, who came to Sweden as a Hungarian refugee in 1959 before becoming a successful businessman and investor, has decided to do something different. He wants his money to save the planet.
15 highlights for summer 2017 in Sweden
Wondering what to do this summer in Sweden? Luckily, The Local contributor Miriam Bade has picked out 15 of the absolute highlights across the country.
The Beatles meet Hendrix in his prime: inside Stockholm's new music exhibition with Abba's Björn
Where can you watch an electric performance from Jimi Hendrix and one of Bob Marley's last gigs? At the new Gröna Lund Backstage exhibition in Stockhom. The Local met Abba icon Björn Ulvaeus – who also played there – to take a sneak peak at the ode to a legendary venue.
The best ways to entertain kids in Stockholm, whatever the weather
The Local contributor Miriam Bade rounds up the best ways to keep your kids entertained in Stockholm throughout each of the seasons, with the help of a few experts.
Is this cow celebration Sweden's weirdest tradition?
Once a year, Swedes and Sweden's cows alike celebrate the 'kosläpp' – the first day the animals are released onto the fields after winter. The Local contributor Miriam Bade visited one of the events to find out what the fuss is about.
From giant beetles to a mini harbour: 11 of Stockholm's best playgrounds
Looking for a simple way to keep the kids busy this weekend? One easy solution that's guaranteed to occupy them is to explore a new playground in Stockholm. From a miniature village to a world of giant stag beetles and mushrooms, here are eleven of the capital's best.
In pictures: Cherry blossoms in Kungsträdgården, Stockholm
You know it's spring in Stockholm when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.