One of the winter activities planned for my press trip to Umeå and the surrounding area (February 2020) was a dog sled ride. We were …
Dog sledging in Granö
The Swedish Classic Circuit – En Svensk Klassiker
En Svensk Klassiker (also called The Swedish Classic) is quite a challenge to accomplish. Over a twelve-month period, the participants must complete four disciplines: Vasaloppet …
A guide to Djurgården
It’s a real tradition. When I’m in Stockholm I usually go for a walk on Djurgården on Sundays. I walk along Strandvägen to this island …
Vasaloppet, a popular cross-country race
Vasaloppet is a popular cross-country ski race that is organised in Dalarna (Central Sweden). The event takes place on the first Sunday of March. Cross-country …
Stockholm’s narrowest alley, Mårten Trotzigs gränd
When you walk around Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town, you often see tourists with a map in their hands looking for the local sights. When …
Avicii Arena, Globen in Stockholm
In the south of Stockholm you will find the largest spherical building in the world. Officially the name is Avicii Arena (previous: Ericsson Globe) but …
Spots on Drottninggatan in Stockholm
One of the most famous shopping streets in Stockholm is Drottninggatan (literally: Queen street). You will find well known fashion chains such as H&M, MQ, …
Knutsdagen, the end of the Christmas season
Is your Christmas tree still up? In Britain, most of us will have taken down our festive decorations long before the start of the new …
Tram 7 to Djurgården
One of the nicest public transport routes in Stockholm (apart from the ferries) is tram line 7 to Djurgården. The line has been extended from …
My Swedish habits & traditions
Consciously and unconsciously, I have adopted many Swedish habits and traditions in recent years. When I started thinking about it for this article, it turned …