Why go to Gothenburg in 2024? Here's 7 new reasons to visit the world's most sustainable destination. With Christmas in the rear, we're sending you off into the new year with our very best wishes, and a list of the top 7 major reasons to visit Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2024. In addition, there's a selection of new restaurants, bars, and shops to discover in Sweden's second city situated on the country's west coast. Gothenburg is ranked one of … [Read more...]
Hiking the High Coast of Sweden
Here I am, overlooking a part of the beautiful High Coast of Sweden. The lovely view is thanks to a geological phenomenon where some parts of this area started rising as the heavy Ice Age glaciers melted away. The High Coast, or "Höga Kusten" in Swedish, is a unique stretch of coastline located in the northeast of Sweden, and the water you see in the distance is the Gulf of Bothnia, a northern extension of the Baltic Sea. The remarkable … [Read more...]
Do You Mix Up Sweden And Switzerland? You Are Not Alone. But Now, Sweden Aims To End The Confusion.
Now, Sweden Aims To Put An End To The Confusion. A recent study commissioned by Visit Sweden uncovered that 50% of respondents in America are not confident in their ability to decipher differences in Swedish and Swiss culture. A Solution for Decades of Confusion After decades of confusion, Sweden is tired of being mixed up with Switzerland. And Switzerland is probably just as tired of being mixed up with Sweden. In fact, during the last … [Read more...]
Peak Fear Experiment Seeks Volunteers for Research at a Secret Location in Sweden
Swedish amusement park Liseberg is looking for volunteers for "The Peak Fear Experiment" at a secret location in Sweden. The participants can expect to face their worst fears and explore their own limits of scary entertainment. The experiment, conducted in collaboration with world-leading scientists from Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, will take place on October 11th, 2023. "If you are over 18 years old, enjoy being … [Read more...]
Swedish Midsummer – Sweden’s Unofficial National Day
Plan a holiday to Sweden in the month of June this year and you will be rewarded with double helpings of celebratory joy. Not only is it the month when Sweden turns 500 years old, but also the month of Sweden's most longed-for festival - Midsummer. On June 23rd (Midsummer´s Eve), which is the longest day of the year, you will have the chance to meet with a group of cheerful Swedes, dressed in traditional costumes, dancing around the maypole. … [Read more...]
Choosing the Most Unique Souvenirs When Traveling
Traveling is one of the best things you can do because it allows you to visit different places and explore the world. It allows you to learn more about different cultures and what other areas have to offer. There might be certain attractions you want to travel to specifically, or you might just want to pick one location and explore as much of it as you can. Whatever is on your itinerary for your upcoming trip, you can make it extra memorable by … [Read more...]
Visiting Sweden — All you want to know about the country
Sweden is the biggest country in Northern Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The official language is Swedish and the official currency is the Swedish krona (SEK). Visitors can easily get around the country using Sweden's efficient network of buses and trains. Tourists visit the country because of breathtaking sights such as the Northern Lights, festivals such as the National Day, and other attractions. Sweden is also one of the … [Read more...]
Are you a modern pilgrim? Visit Norway
The St. Olav's Ways in Norway are the world's northernmost pilgrimage paths and are hikes with a deeper meaning. History lesson It all started back in 1030 AD with king Olav the Holy who walked with his men to the battle of Stiklestad. King Olav fell in the battle and was buried in what is now the Nidaros Cathedral. Already in 1070 people from all over Europe started to do pilgrimages to Nidaros (now Trondheim). The walk has inspired nine … [Read more...]
World Rally Championship goes to Rovaniemi 26.-28.2.2021
This year, Finland will be hosting not just one, but two FIA World Rally Championship events, when in addition to Jyväskylä, the best rally drivers in the world will also be competing against each other in the middle of the Arctic scenery of Rovaniemi in the Finnish Lapland at the end of February. A rare opportunity to host two WRC events in the same year presented itself to AKK Sports, the organiser of Rally Finland, as it was announced in … [Read more...]
A Little Cabin in the Arctic Wilderness: The Journey of a Girl in Pursuit of Happiness in the Northernmost Permanent Settlement on the Planet
October has always been one of Cecilia's favorite months. The sky over Longyearbyen, Norway (78.2232° N, 15.6267° E) is painted in incredible shades of blue. Wisps of thick clouds roll over the awe-inspiring mountains, putting a mysterious veil over the peaks. Her mood is immediately elevated to a new height in this picture-perfect weather. It is the last month of the year she gets to soak up the sun before the two-and-a-half-month polar night … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 7
- Next Page »