Midsummer in Sweden: 2024 guide
Dancing, feasting, drinking and a seemingly endless supply of sunlight: there’s a lot to like about Midsummer in Sweden. With…
82 cheap and free things to do in Copenhagen (2024 update!)
Copenhagen is one of those cities that will make your wallet sigh. Prices are high compared with most other European…
Viking rune translator: turn your text into runes
It struck me when I was editing our post on Viking runes. Wouldn’t it be cool to type something in…
8 of the best places to rent a cottage in Sweden
If you want to see the real Sweden, we’d recommend giving hotels a miss and vacationing like a Swede. Rent…
Getting from Stockholm to Gothenburg
It’s one of the most-travelled routes in the country, linking the Swedish capital with the west coast’s biggest city. But the trip…
The 12 best ski areas in Sweden
Think about skiing in Europe, and your mind might automatically drift to the Alps. But what about a trip to…
Which Nordic countries do Brits like most?
Ever curious about which Nordic countries are popular among Brits? The latest findings from Routes North, backed by the UK’s…
Viking name generator
Wondering what you would have been called as a Viking? Of course you are… and now it’s time to unleash…
Seeing the Icehotel on a budget
Visiting the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Swedish Lapland. For many people…
The ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
Although it’s a couple of hundred miles away, the Finnish capital Helsinki is surprisingly easy to reach from Stockholm and…