Sweden

Where to find Vikings in Sweden

VIKINGS! For history geeks, one of the big joys of a visit to Sweden is learning all about the fierce folk who…

Few countries are as smartphone-friendly as Sweden. Free wifi is available almost everywhere, and even in areas with…

A red cottage in the countryside is one of the most recognisable symbols of Sweden. If you want to learn…

There aren’t many places left in Europe where you can wander through primeval forest for hours at a time without…

Most art lovers head straight to one of Stockholm’s big galleries, but an unassuming neighbourhood in Södermalm is emerging as…

Karlstad is the surprisingly lively capital of western Sweden’s Värmland region. It’s home to one of the largest coffee brands…

Stockholm is one of the world’s most exciting start-up hubs, and that’s reflected in the growing number of cool co-working…

Per capita, Sweden has one of the highest rates of coffee consumption in the world. Not convinced? Just walk down…

Smartly dressed staff, the gentle clinking of glass bottles… and the strange feeling that you’re doing something naughty: welcome to…

Forget bumpy bus rides and overpriced domestic flights: if you want to see Sweden comfortably, cheaply and with a can…