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Steve Vickers

Steve Vickers

Routes North co-founder Steve has worked on more than 15 travel guidebooks across Europe and Asia. He's written about Scandinavia for Rough Guides, The Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and many more, and has spent the past 12 years exploring Scandinavia in search of the perfect cinnamon bun.

Viking name generator
Language and culture

What’s your Viking name? Try our epic Viking name generator!

Wondering what you would have been called as a Viking? Of course you are… and now it’s time to unleash…

Dog sledding in Kiruna
Kiruna, Outdoors

4 of the best dog sledding tours in Kiruna

For many people visiting the far north of Sweden, a dog sledding tour is one of the highlights of their…

Free views of Stockholm
Itineraries, Stockholm

110 cheap and free things to do in Stockholm

The Swedish capital is famously expensive but we’ve still managed to create this epic guide showing 110 cheap and free things to…

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…

Sauna etiquette in Sweden
Language and culture, Sweden

Sauna etiquette in Sweden

Like fika, sweating away life’s problems in a baking-hot sauna is an essential part of the Swedish experience. And the…

Getting from Arlanda to Stockholm city
Getting around Scandinavia, Stockholm, Stockholm moving on

Getting from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm city

So, you’ve landed! Our guide has tips on the fastest and cheapest option for getting from Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport to the city centre.

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….

Its free to look around the Lego shop in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Itineraries

70 cheap and free things to do in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is one of those cities that will make your wallet sigh. Prices are high compared with most other European…

Sweden wolves guided tour
Planning a trip to Sweden

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….

Best places to visit in Sweden
Things to do in Sweden

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…

Our Scandinavia travel guide

Routes North was started to help people discover all of the amazing stuff that Scandinavia has to offer, regardless of their travel budget. The site covers the whole Nordic region, from cool cities like Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and CopenhagenCOPENHAGEN, all the way north to the frozen reaches of Iceland and Swedish Lapland.

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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
    • Rail passes
    • Car hire
  • Accommodation
    • Hotels
    • Hostels
    • Camping
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
    • Swedish Lapland
    • All tours