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…
Language and culture
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…
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…
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…