Already Monday again? The weeks go by so quickly... We continue with some news that shows that Swedes want to travel more by train, at least domestically. We can also tell you about a motorhome company that is expanding, an Icelandic hotline with insider tips from Icelandic buddies and the world's deepest swimming pool, currently under construction in Poland.
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Svea motorhomes are expanding
In just two years, Svea Husbilar has become Sweden's largest motorhome broker, according to a press release. Since its inception in 2016, the company has gone from a turnover of 5 million to 138 million in 2018, with 20 employees.
The company has now signed an agreement with SEB that gives Svea husbilar the opportunity to further strengthen its position. The company currently has two facilities (Norrtälje and Borås) and the goal is to have three more plants established in Sweden within three years.
More Swedes take the train at Easter
More Swedes are choosing the train this Easter, according to a press release from SJ. Most of SJ's night trains to Jämtlandsfjällen and upper Norrland are sold out, as are many express train departures from Stockholm to Copenhagen and Gothenburg. In total, Easter travel with SJ looks set to increase by 10 per cent compared to last year. These destinations are the most popular:
- Stockholm
- Gothenburg
- Uppsala
- Linköping
- Malmö
New destinations and departures for Flixbus
As of 11 April, the FlixBus summer timetable applies and the number of destinations and departures has increased. One of the novelties is that FlixBus starts operating Oslo Gardermoen under its own management. In addition, the network is being expanded to include more cities in connection with major investments in squid. Here are the new FlixBus stops:
- Blekinge: Jämjö, Lyckeby, Ronneby and Karlshamn
- Skåne: Bromölla, Kristianstad and Hörby
- Småland: Hovmantorp, Lessebo, Kosta, Orrefors and Nybro
World's deepest pool opens in Poland
This year, the world's deepest pool, Deepshot, will open in Mszczonów, near Prague. Warsaw. The pool will be 45 metres deep, equivalent to the height of a 15-storey building. A special filtration system will be used to make the water crystal clear. The pool is mainly for divers and those wishing to obtain a diving licence, but everyone is welcome and there will also be a glass tunnel built into the pool, so you can see the divers at depth without getting wet yourself.
Icelandair launches Hotline with insider tips
Icelandair is launching a new service called Buddy Hotline, which connects travellers with an Icelandair Buddy for personalised recommendations. The service will allow travellers to connect directly with Icelandic locals for insider tips and advice about Iceland. You can reach an Icelandair Buddy by phone or Facebook Messenger.
Did you miss the last travel news? Read the Where Swedes are travelling this Easter - and where they don't want to go
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Ruth in Virginia says:
Will there be more business for hotels, motels, chalets, etc?
with the increase in rail travel? Travellers have to
have somewhere to live, right?
Maybe you have some stats on that.
(Good night - it's 1 am)
15 April 2019 - 7:02
Helena says:
Yes, maybe it will be!? But during Easter I can imagine that many people stay with relatives. Have fun!
15 April 2019 - 20:31
Ama de casa says:
So the pool will be in the Pool? F'låt, now I see that there was an o too much there at the end 😀.
Have a great start to the week!
15 April 2019 - 10:49
Helena says:
Haha, yes it is important to get it right! So that it does not become Poland that lies in the Pool 😉 .
15 April 2019 - 20:32
Lena in Wales says:
A huge current affairs report.
I like travelling by train, I've probably had enough of long-distance buses in my job, but I like travelling by bus for shorter distances.
Take care!
15 April 2019 - 12:45
Helena says:
Buses can be convenient sometimes. But if there are many hours, I also think trains are more comfortable.
15 April 2019 - 20:32
BP says:
I've never heard of Flixbus, but the company has great colours on their buses:-)
That pool in Poland is cool and spectacular as a thousand. I imagine it will become a major tourist attraction.
15 April 2019 - 20:56