Gothenburg’s 1950s time capsule
Take a tram ride northeast from Gothenburg’s commercial heart and you’ll soon arrive in Kortedala – a very ordinary Swedish…
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Two days in Stockholm for under £80
One of the main reasons we started Routes North was to show that Sweden can be an affordable place to…
Weather in Sweden in July
Unless you’re hoping for snow, July is the absolute best time of year to visit Sweden. The days seem amazingly…
Free museums in Stockholm
Stockholm has some amazingly well-curated museums and indoor attractions, covering everything from the country’s…
Things to do around Gällivare
Gällivare has a couple of very good places to stay, but it still hasn’t really hit the big-time with foreign…
Cool cafés in Gothenburg
In need of a pick-me-up? There are some great coffee shops and cafés in Gothenburg, but the same ones seem to…
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Bizen Sushi
Masterful sushi
Our score: 9/10
The best Swedish books ever
The best way to get under a country’s skin (apart from visiting) is to read some of its stories. And…
Gällivare Church
Gällivare’s main church was built in the late 1800s, when it became clear that the town’s first place of worship…
Gällivare Museum
The imposing old school house in the centre of town is now occupied by Gällivare Museum, where you’ll find a…