Since 1935 (with some interruptions) you can go to Allsång på Skansen in Skansen (Stockholm). This music event has also been broadcast on SVT since …
Allsång på Skansen sing-a-long
Electric steps in Stockholm
Shared mobility conquers Stockholm. Just like in all major and cool cities, you can find electric steps in Stockholm. In addition to the electric steps …
Nationaldag, Sweden’s national day
On June 6 Sweden is celebrating. It is their “Nationaldag” or the Swedish National Holiday. Because on this day everyone hangs out his / her …
A fabulous stay at Hotel Gamla Stan
At the end of April I was lucky enough to spend a few nights at boutique hotel Hotel Gamla Stan. This 4-star hotel is located …
The Swedish Royal Family
With Queen Astrid, the grandmother of King Filip, there is a link between the Belgian and the Swedish royal family . The Swedish royal family …
Where to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm
In 2016 I traveled to Stockholm to attend the Eurovision Song Contest live. By coincidence I was also in Stockholm during this Eurovision weekend, this …
It’s all about the money… uhm, Swedish kronor
Can you pay with €’s in Sweden? Is Sweden really that expensive? These are just a few questions that come to mind when it comes …
Buying alcohol in Sweden
The comment that is most often given when I say that I am going to Sweden (or by extension Scandinavia) is “Gosh, isn’t Sweden very …
Easy: leave your luggage in the lockers of Stockholm Centralen
Centralen, the central station in Stockholm, is a real hub. Buses, trains, metro, taxi, … everything leaves and arrives here. It can be a bit …
Stockholm on a budget: hotels
Spending the night in Stockholm is not cheap. But in general you can expect excellent price/quality. Yes, you often pay a bit more but you …