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What is Norse Paganism?
Language and culture

Norse Paganism: what is it, and what do its followers believe?

Slowly abandoned when Christianity spread throughout Scandinavia, and then forgotten about for centuries, Norse Paganism is making a bit of…

Swedish midsummer
Planning a trip to Sweden

Midsummer in Sweden: 2022 guide

Dancing, feasting, drinking and a seemingly endless supply of sunlight: there’s a lot to like about Midsummer in Sweden. With…

The bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö
Copenhagen, Getting around Denmark, Getting around Scandinavia

Getting from Copenhagen to Malmö

Until a couple of decades ago, crossing the water between Copenhagen and Malmö always involved a flight or a ferry…

Fika is an integral part of daily Swedish life
Eating and drinking, Language and culture

Beginner’s guide to fika in Sweden

The word fika (pronounced ‘fee-ka’) doesn’t translate to English very neatly. However, it is a word that’s worth learning, as…

Stockholm pass: is it worth it?
Discount passes, Stockholm

Stockholm Go City Pass: is it worth buying?

If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass – also known as…

Language and culture, Sweden

Swedish boy names: all the most popular Swedish boys’ names in one place!

Looking for something unusual to call your newborn baby boy? Well, Swedish names are having a bit of a moment….

Ideas for spending Christmas in Sweden
Language and culture, Things to do in Sweden

Christmas in Sweden: the ultimate guide

Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…

Abisko Turiststation is a great hostel in Lapland
Hostels, Places to stay in Sweden, Things to do in Sweden

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…

Things to do in Sweden

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….

Finding cheap accommodation in Stockholm
Living and working in Scandinavia, Planning a trip to Sweden

Finding cheap accommodation in Stockholm

Losing sleep over the cost of hotels and hostels in Stockholm? Don’t worry! Even though the Swedish capital is pricey, it’s…

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  • Destinations
    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
    • Sweden
      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
    • Norway
      • Oslo
      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
      • Southern Norway
      • Trondheim
    • Lapland
    • More destinations
  • Sections
    • Eating and drinking
    • Shopping
    • Itineraries
    • Family
    • Outdoors
    • Language and culture
    • Living and working
  • First timer’s guide
    • Getting around
    • Best places to visit
    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
    • Travel insurance
    • Sim cards
    • Rail passes
    • Car hire
  • Accommodation
    • Hotels
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    • Camping
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
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    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
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    • All tours