The right to roam, known as allemansrätten in Swedish, allows everyone to freely explore and camp in Swedish nature. However, there are unwritten rules that should still be followed.
With its vast forests, countless lakes and beautiful shoreline, Swedish nature is a dream for hikers and adventurers of all kinds. The right to roam in nature is enshrined in law, but with this freedom come some strict rules which residents and visitors should be aware of before they venture out.
Sweden has one of the cleanest, greenest capitals in the world. But you don't have to go too far outside the city centre to find some even more magical beauty spots.
St Olavsleden is a hiking trail that runs from Sundsvall in the east of Sweden to Trondheim in the west of Norway. The historic pilgrim route has a long history that goes back to the time of the Vikings. The Local's contributor Tim Marringa gives you his best insider tips for hiking this fantastic trail.
Stretching from the Swedish to the Norwegian coast, St Olavsleden is a hiking route and pilgrimage following in the footsteps of a Norwegian king. The Local spoke to some of those who have made the journey who told us what it meant to them, and shared their tips for anyone hoping to embark on the trail.
With the summer weather now taking hold, it's time to leave your house and take in the Swedish fresh air. Here are some of the best outdoor activities in Sweden that will help you enjoy the country's unspoiled nature.
A ten-year-old boy who went missing in Sweden's Jämtland mountains and sparked a major search operation involving 30 mountain rescuers has explained how his dramatic day unfolded.
Värmland-based travel writer <a href="https://twitter.com/clarissa_hirst">Clarissa Hirst</a> introduces you to six of the most delightful places to stretch your legs this season.
Taxis, booze and meals might cost more than elsewhere in Europe, but Sweden's capital's a surprisingly easy place to hang out, even if you're short on cash.
Mountain safety for tourists is set to improve in Sweden, with authorities introducing more signposting and guides in English as rising numbers of foreigners head for the hills.
Police are investigating a group of Irish handymen believed to be preying on pensioners in Örebro in central Sweden and potentially under pressure from "slave" ringmasters themselves.
