What to see, do and eat in Tromsø
Set on an island midway between Lofoten and the North Cape, right at the top of Norway, Tromsø is a…
An insider’s guide to Hisingen, Gothenburg
From the centre of Gothenburg it’s only a short bus or tram ride across the river to Hisingen. Despite this area being just…
Camping in Denmark: all you need to know
Clean air, rolling countryside and great big beech trees that rise majestically out of the land, providing shelter from the…
Sweden’s best summer festivals
Summer has finally arrived in Scandinavia, and there’s no better way to soak up the sunshine than by hanging out…
Stockholm for vegans and vegetarians
You’d better believe it – Stockholm isn’t all meatballs and herring! There are a bunch of awesome vegetarian and vegan…
Where to eat Danish pastries in Copenhagen
Think ‘Danish’ and you might start dreaming of delicious pastries. One little word conjures up thoughts of warm, flaky pastries…
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Where to see the midnight sun in Sweden
From the start of June until the second week of July, it’s possible to see the midnight sun across large…
Camping in Sweden: the ultimate guide
Fancy getting close to nature? You could stay in one of Sweden’s rural hostels or hotels. But when camping is…
Midsummer in Sweden: 2017 guide
Dancing, feasting, drinking and a seemingly endless supply of sunlight: there’s a lot to like about Midsummer in Sweden. With…
Stockholm Pass: is it worth buying?
If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass. It’s an all-in-one…
Getting from Copenhagen to Malmö
Until a couple of decades ago, crossing the water between Copenhagen and Malmö always involved a flight or ferry ride….
Copenhagen on a budget
Think ‘budget travel’ and Copenhagen is probably not the first place that springs to mind. After all, the Danish capital’s…
Tours & tickets
From $70
Private guided tour of Stockholm’s Old Town
Uncover the hidden secrets of Stockholm’s beautiful old town (Gamla Stan) on this private tour.
From 2,750 SEK
Hear wolves howling in Sweden
Hear wolves howl on this wildlife-focused tour, which includes a night under canvas in the Swedish forests just two hours from Stockholm.
From $145
Viking history tour from Stockholm (full day)
Uncover Sweden’s rich Viking history on this unique, eight-hour tour from central Stockholm into the lovely Swedish countryside.
From $180
Myths and legends of Oslo (private tour)
Hear stories from the Norwegian capital’s bloody history (and visit a fortress!) on this private, two-hour tour.
From 220 SEK
Two-hour walking tour in Oslo
This two-hour walking tour through central Oslo takes you to all of the best bits – it’s perfect for families with kids!
From $154
Around Copenhagen (full-day tour)
This full-day tour gives you the chance to see the royal palaces and Denmark’s former capital, Roskilde!
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An insider’s guide to Hisingen, Gothenburg
From the centre of Gothenburg it’s only a short bus or tram ride across the river to Hisingen. Despite this area being just…
Sweden’s best summer festivals
Summer has finally arrived in Scandinavia, and there’s no better way to soak up the sunshine than by hanging out…
Where to see the midnight sun in Sweden
From the start of June until the second week of July, it’s possible to see the midnight sun across large…
Swedish islands to see before you die
There’s a lot more to Sweden than the mainland. When you include all of the little rocky outcrops and sandy…
Where to see cherry blossoms in Sweden
After months of cold weather and gloomy skies, spring is the magical time of year when Sweden bursts into life,…
The best places to visit in Sweden
Sweden isn’t just some tiny nation in the northern reaches of Europe. Geographically speaking, it’s huge: the distance between Sweden’s southern tip…
City by city
Copenhagen
Cool as a cucumber
Stockholm
Europe’s prettiest capital
Gothenburg
Sweden’s second city
Kiruna
Heaven for aurora spotters
Malmö
The beautiful south
Lapland and the North
Sweden’s wildest landscapes
Where to stay
The best hostels in Aarhus
With a combination of cosy cafés and bars, international-class museums and colourful cultural events, plus a forest around almost every…
The best hostels in Copenhagen
Some people try to see Copenhagen in a day, squeezing in as many canals, cafés and Carlsbergs as possible. But…
The best hostels in Swedish Lapland
Setting out to explore Swedish Lapland’s vast landscape of forests, lakes and rivers can be a daunting prospect – especially…
Swedish castles you can sleep in
We love a good-value hotel here at Routes North, but sometimes even cheapskates like us want to be treated like…
Amazing places to stay in Sweden
Sweden might be small but it’s home to some of the world’s most amazing places to stay. Travel around the…
A sneak peek at Stockholm’s first capsule hotel
For a small country in northern Europe, Sweden has some pretty unusual places to stay. There’s the Icehotel, of course,…
Planning your trip
Camping in Sweden: the ultimate guide
Fancy getting close to nature? You could stay in one of Sweden’s rural hostels or hotels. But when camping is…
Midsummer in Sweden: 2017 guide
Dancing, feasting, drinking and a seemingly endless supply of sunlight: there’s a lot to like about Midsummer in Sweden. With…
An introduction to Swedish candy
When you think of Swedes and their eating habits you probably think ‘healthy.’ All they eat is crispbread, pickled herring…
10 useful apps for a trip to Sweden
Few countries are as smartphone-friendly as Sweden. Free wifi is available almost everywhere, and even in areas with…
Wild adventures in the Glaskogen Nature Reserve
There aren’t many places left in Europe where you can wander through primeval forest for hours at a time without…
Surviving Sweden’s alcohol monopoly
Smartly dressed staff, the gentle clinking of glass bottles… and the strange feeling that you’re doing something naughty: welcome to…
A new kind of travel guide to Scandinavia
Routes North was started to help people discover all of the amazing stuff that Scandinavia has to offer, regardless of their budget. The site covers the whole region, from cool cities like Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and Copenhagen, all the way north to the frozen reaches of Swedish Lapland.
Our destination guides are all researched on the ground by writers who know the area inside-out and speak the local lingo. Apart from money-saving tips and advice on planning a trip, you’ll find independent accommodation reviews, detailed guides to museums and other attractions, plus tips on where to eat and drink. Our travel forum is the place to get your travel questions answered.
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