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.
Distant locals and a difficult housing market are among the factors resulting in a poor ranking for Scandinavian capitals in a survey on life for internationals in major cities.
Recently chosen as the best bookstore in the world by the London Book Fair, The English Bookshop in Uppsala knows a thing or two about the written word. The Local asked owner Jan Smedh to hand-pick ten must-read titles for the summer.
Ikea, Volvo and meatballs. What could be more Swedish than that? Quite a lot, it turns out. The Local investigates six super 'Swedish' things that actually came from abroad.
There are plenty of Nordic traits that might first seem unusual, but can quickly become part of everyday life if you move to Sweden. Here, The Local's former editor Maddy Savage lists some of the ways she's changed after relocating to the frozen north.
The Local's former northern Sweden correspondent Paul Connolly is shocked so few foreigners know about the summer charms of northern Sweden. Here he suggests five tips to persuade travellers they should change their itineraries.
A string of potentially world-altering votes and the deaths of a number of icons mean 2016 is a year few will forget, and in the cold north it was also a year full of twists and turns. One that made us laugh, worry, and reflect, above all, it was a year that made us think ‘only in Sweden’. Here are 11 of the most incredible Swedish stories 2016 had to offer.
International media have gone crazy for the idea that Swedish employers are introducing a six-hour work day, but for those of us living in the Nordic nation, the hype has little to do with the reality, writes Maddy Savage.
From raving in Stockholm to relaxing Gothenburg's most beautiful gardens, here's our pick of activities to try during the Easter weekend as well as our regular interactive listings.
Love reacting to our debate articles, whipping up our recipes or getting inspired by our expat career profiles? Here's a guide to where and when you can find our regular features, alongside our daily blend of hard news and entertaining reporting.
It's below fffreezing across most of Sweden at the moment so here are five toasty tips for things to do over the next week as well as our regular listings.
It's been a turbulent year for Sweden and the world. But to put a smile on your face as we leave behind a gloomy 2015, we bring you some our favourite articles from the past 12 months.
A Syrian Stockholmer who stopped his refugee sister from drowning, an enthusiastic TV signer and a Swedish athlete who helped rescue a south American street dog are among the top ten interviewees who made us learn, gasp or laugh over the last 12 months.
Scandinavians are world famous for design and November is the perfect time to check out three exhibitions in Sweden showcasing Nordic talent. Here's our top pick alongside our regular arts and entertainment listings.
It's getting chilly in Sweden so why not treat yourself to a few hours of culture inside a warm gallery this week? Not into art? You'll find our regular interactive guide to music, family and outdoor events at the bottom of this article.
Tech-savvy Swedes have rushed to book evening meal slots at McDonald's branches around the country, as the global fast food giant tests the idea for the first time.
Two are pregnant, four are under 40 and nearly half are women. The Local's beginners' guide to Swedish political leaders reveals who has clung on to power and whose heads have rolled in the months since Sweden's general election in September 2014.
Feeling stressed back at work following your summer break? Here's our pick of relaxing events in Sweden over the next seven days as well as our regular interactive guide to the biggest cultural, sporting and family activities across the country.
Swedes are obsessed with crayfish. In August, when the annual fishing season starts, families up and down the nation hold parties to celebrate. But what's so special about the tasty crustaceans? Feast your eyes on our top trivia.
Have you ever paid for yourself on a date - or yelled at a man for whistling at you on the street? Then you may be more typically Swedish than you think. We've put together a list of nine experiences that make a truly Swedish woman.
From photography and modern art to far eastern antiquities and ABBA artifacts, Stockholm's museums and galleries offer a wide and varied array of cultural goodies on which to feast, whatever the weather.
The Local's music guru, Paul Connolly, has picked out Sweden's hottest new music to guide you through the rest of summer. Here's a selection of August's best tracks.
