Swedish for tourists
As we’ve written on Routes North before, Swedish isn’t the most useful language to learn. But foreign tourists who make…
Language and culture
Christmas in Sweden: the ultimate guide
Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…
Surviving Sweden’s alcohol monopoly
Smartly dressed staff, the gentle clinking of glass bottles… and the strange feeling that you’re doing something naughty: welcome to…
Sauna etiquette in Sweden
Like fika, sweating away life’s problems in a baking-hot sauna is an essential part of the Swedish experience. And the…
Tipping in Sweden
Wondering how much you should tip when travelling around Sweden? Keen to avoid a cultural faux pas? Our guide will show…
You never knew this about Sweden
On the surface, Sweden has a lot in common with the UK and USA. Dig a little deeper, however, and…
Beginner’s guide to fika in Sweden
The word fika (pronounced ‘fee-ka’) doesn’t translate to English very neatly. But it’s a word that’s worth learning, as you’re…