Steve Vickers, Author at Routes North

Steve Vickers

British journalist Steve Vickers has researched and written more than 15 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. He’s married to a Swede (an actual Swedish person, not a root vegetable) and he speaks Swedish with an English accent.

Dog sledding is a really fun activity in Scandinavia

Outdoors, Things to do in Sweden

Dog sledding in Sweden

For generations, people across the Arctic region have been using dog sleds to transport people and supplies over long distances….

Tours and tickets, Tours in Stockholm

Christmas tour of Stockholm

Want to see how Swedes celebrate the festive season? Join this Christmas tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, complete will mulled wine and market stalls!

Tours and tickets, Tours in Stockholm

Winter hiking trip near Stockholm

Using snowshoes, this winter hiking tour takes you to see some of the best and most beautiful scenery in the whole Stockholm region!

Places in Sweden

Stockholm

Europe’s prettiest capital

Places in Sweden

Gothenburg

Sweden’s second city

Getting around Scandinavia, Things to do in Sweden

Riding the Blue Train in Sweden

The Blue Train is a cool, retro alternative to Sweden’s usual high-speed trains, with a laid-back piano bar and a fancy restaurant onboard. Here’s what you can expect!

Places in Sweden

Malmö

Across the water from Copenhagen

Places in Sweden

Lund

Historic student city

Places in Sweden

Jukkasjärvi

Home to the Icehotel

Places in Sweden

Kiruna

Mining town on the move