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…
Slowly abandoned when Christianity spread throughout Scandinavia, and then forgotten about for centuries, Norse Paganism is making a bit of…
Dancing, feasting, drinking and a seemingly endless supply of sunlight: there’s a lot to like about Midsummer in Sweden. With…
Until a couple of decades ago, crossing the water between Copenhagen and Malmö always involved a flight or a ferry…
The word fika (pronounced ‘fee-ka’) doesn’t translate to English very neatly. However, it is a word that’s worth learning, as…
If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass – also known as…
Looking for something unusual to call your newborn baby boy? Well, Swedish names are having a bit of a moment….
Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…
Setting out to explore Swedish Lapland’s vast landscape of forests, lakes and rivers can be a daunting prospect – especially…
If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is a very good place to start….
Losing sleep over the cost of hotels and hostels in Stockholm? Don’t worry! Even though the Swedish capital is pricey, it’s…