Riding the Blue Train in Sweden
For the most part, trains in Sweden are comfortable and crowd-free – and usually they run on time. On the…
Finding authentic Norwegian food in Oslo
Go looking for food in Oslo and you’ll find just about everything – sushi shops, kebab stands, burger joints and…
Affordable cocktail bars in Stockholm
Stockholm is the nightlife capital of Sweden and you’ll find loads of cool places to drink – whether you fancy…
What to see and do in Abisko
With more and more people visiting Abisko, in the far north of Swedish Lapland, the number of things to see…
Seeing the northern lights in Norway
Despite the bone-numbingly cold temperatures, Norway’s far north has become the place to be in winter. This is a beautiful…
The best guided tours in Copenhagen
Copenhagen isn’t just famous for being the happiest city in the world; it’s bursting with history and culture. In fact,…
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Northern lights photo adventure in Abisko
Capture the magical northern lights on this one-of-a-kind photography tour in the Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland. Cameras included!
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Day hike in Abisko national park
This two-hour walking tour lets you experience the spectacular scenery of Abisko National Park during one of the most beautiful season of the year.
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Private bike tour of Copenhagen
Explore pretty backstreets and visit some of Copenhagen’s big sights on this private, three-hour bike tour.
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Private walking tour of creative Copenhagen
This private walking tour will take you to see Copenhagen’s hippest, most creative neighbourhoods.
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Private tour of Copenhagen and Christiansborg Palace
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Hipster tour of Södermalm, Stockholm
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Riding the Blue Train in Sweden
For the most part, trains in Sweden are comfortable and crowd-free – and usually they run on time. On the…
Seeing the northern lights in Sweden
If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is a very good place to start….
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…
Inspiring guided tours in Stockholm
There are countless good reasons for taking a guided tour in Stockholm – whether it’s learning about Swedish history from…
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…
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…
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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 Oslo
Staying at a hotel in Oslo certainly isn’t cheap, so if you want to keep costs down you might want to…
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…
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
Getting a Swedish sim card
Wifi is everywhere in Sweden but if you want to use Google Maps to get around, keep track of your…
How to do Sweden on a budget
When you arrive in Scandinavia, you’ll notice that seemingly small purchases add up quickly, putting a strain on your wallet….
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…
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…
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.
Routes North is the only Scandinavian travel guide that pays its own way. We don’t take freebies or discounts, so you can always trust what you read on the site.