Universeum
For families with young kids, the big indoor science centre called Universeum is the perfect place to spend a rainy…
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Naturhistoriska
Little changed since it opened in 1923, Gothenburg’s natural history museum – Naturhistoriska – offers a fascinating…
Piling it high: buffet restaurants in Stockholm
Wander around Stockholm for long enough and you’re sure to work up a healthy appetite. We took our rumbling bellies…
Skip the subway with our Stockholm walking map
Stockholm’s subway system is usually quick and reliable, but it isn’t always the best option for getting around the city…
Gnomes and trolls: inside John Bauer’s world
When you look at a piece of John Bauer’s art, you fall into his mythical world of deep northern forests….
Swedish shops worth checking out
Sweden has produced some pretty famous shopping brands. You already know the big ones but there’s much more to the…
Where to go swimming in Stockholm
Summer has arrived in Stockholm, which means it’s time to find a quiet spot for a bit of wild swimming…
A sneak peek at Stockholm’s first capsule hotel
For a small country in northern Europe, Sweden has some pretty unusual places to stay. There’s the Icehotel, of course,…
Free things to do in Umeå
More than 500km north of Stockholm as the crow flies, Umeå is a vibrant, modern, multicultural city known for its beautiful…
Getting to grips with Swedish fast food
Drive through Sweden and you’ll see there’s no shortage of fast food restaurants. You won’t find all of the big…