A few winters ago (2017) I took a lovely walk, on a sunny day in December, from Lindholmen to Eriksberg and back again. We took …
Lindholmen & Eriksberg in winter
By snowmobile through Västerbotten
A few years ago I drove a snowmobile through Åre and the surrounding area. I wrote extensively about it (whether you need a driving license …
How much daylight does Sweden have in winter?
There are a lot of people who wonder how dark it is or how much daylight there is in Sweden during the winter. Sweden is …
Staying at the Bird’s Nest in Granö Beckasin
About 70 km from Umeå you find the natural paradise of Granö Beckasin. This domain is located on the Umeälven. Here you sleep high among …
12 hours in Lund
At barely 20 minutes from Malmö you will find the only city in the world that is not close to water and that could still …
Discover Stockholm’s Enchanting ‘Levande Julkalendern’: The Real-Life Advent Calendar
One of the most charming Advent calendars you’ll ever encounter is Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town) ‘Levande Julkalendern’—the real-life Advent calendar. This truly lively Advent …
Gingerbread houses exhibition in ArkDes, Stockholm
When I’m in Stockholm during December or early January, one Christmas tradition I never miss is the brilliant Pepparkakshus (gingerbread house) exhibition at ArkDes (the …
Ultimate Swedish mulled wine (Glögg) recipe: the warmer, richer alternative to Glühwein
A hot drink is a winter essential. In Sweden, the traditional choice during the colder months is glögg, the Scandinavian variation of mulled wine. While …
Bring the Swedish Jul Spirit Home: Your Essential Swedish Christmas Song Playlist
Longing for a taste of Sweden’s festive atmosphere (Jul) but can’t quite make the trip? Don’t worry, you can still soak up the Scandinavian Christmas …
Musikhjälpen – charity radio in Sweden
Just like in Belgium (and the Netherlands), the Swedish radio has been organizing a charity action during the last weeks of the year. In Sweden …