Things to do in Sweden

Swedish souvenirs worth buying

Heading to Sweden? Want to bring back a little reminder of your trip, or a nice gift for someone at…

The Swedish tradition of building houses out of timber means that really old neighbourhoods can be surprisingly difficult to find….

Heading east from Gothenburg, most people stick to the motorway or the main railway line, which whizzes passengers all the…

No palm trees, no coconuts and no warm, tropical breezes. It’s true: Sweden is a bit of an unusual choice…

Gothenburg has been building a reputation as a foodie destination that puts the focus on fresh, local ingredients – not least…

There are a few unusual tourist attractions in Sweden, but when it comes to sheer middle-of-nowhere strangeness, Nybro’s James…

One of the main reasons we started Routes North was to show that Sweden can be an affordable place to…

Stockholm has some amazingly well-curated museums and indoor attractions, covering everything from the country’s…

In need of a pick-me-up? There are some great coffee shops and cafés in Gothenburg, but the same ones seem to…

The best way to get under a country’s skin (apart from visiting) is to read some of its stories. And…