The authorities are now signalling that travel restrictions within the country will be lifted. can stay over the summer. However, some people who can go on a fast-paced holiday adventure right now are the cuddly toys! Here is this week's travel news.
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Stena Line honoured seafarers with a horn.
At 12 o'clock on 1 May, all Stena Line's vessels sounded their horns to recognise and pay tribute to seafarers around the world. More than 1.6 million men and women are working to keep essential transport running during the corona crisis. Everyone who works on board ships, but also in ports and with logistics, ensures that goods continue to arrive in these times of crisis.
Lufthansa introduces requirements for face masks
As of today, Lufthansa is asking its passengers to wear a face mask that covers the mouth and nose. The mask should be worn throughout the flight, as well as at airports when it is not possible to keep a sufficient distance. Passengers are asked to bring their own mask. A reusable cloth face mask is recommended, but any type of protection, including a scarf, can be used. The requirement is provisionally valid until 31 August 2020.
Domestic travel may be stopped this summer
State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell is signalling that travel restrictions within Sweden may remain in place over the summer. This is reported by several media outlets. The reason for keeping travel down is that there are major differences in the spread of infection within the country. In addition, they do not want to burden the healthcare system in regions that cannot cope with increased pressure. For travel to be allowed within the country, the spread of infection within the country must be reasonably even.
Jönköping municipality is the best in Sweden for outdoor activities
Since 2010, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, Svenskt Friluftsliv and the Swedish Association of Leisure and Cultural Managers have been selecting the country's top outdoor municipality. A new winner is chosen annually with the help of a survey of the country's municipalities about their work with outdoor life. Jönköping was chosen as the winner and the justification states, among other things, that the municipality has a new digital outdoor plan with a clear link to the outdoor policy.
Furuvik opens with care on 16 May
On 16 May at 11:00, Furuvik opens for the season, with a limited number of seats per day, new cleaning and hygiene procedures, and remote maintenance. This year's new family attraction, the Draken roller coaster, will be kept open with restrictions of 50 people within the attraction area. Other rides and games in the carnival area will remain closed until further notice. Tickets are sold online only.
Junibacken opens - but only for soft toys
June cheeks closed to the public since 22 March, Junibacken is now reopening - but only for cuddly toys. All children can send in a cuddly toy for an exciting adventure that can be followed digitally. All cuddly toys that are sent in get to experience the whole of Junibacken, with theatre, a fairytale train, Villa Villekulla, the Ture Sventon exhibition, etc. The children can follow their cuddly toy's adventure on Junibacken's Instagram account and on YouTube.
Reflection of the week
We still hope that people will be able to travel in Sweden this summer, but if this is not possible, we will of course accept it. We will follow the authorities' advice on travelling so as not to contribute to worsening the situation.
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Ama de casa says:
Great idea with the cuddly toys! You have to agree with the saying that necessity is the mother of invention 🙂.
I wonder if I should send Rulle the moose there? Could be fun for him to look around a bit 😀.
We are also keeping our fingers crossed that in the not too distant future we will be able to move further than 1 kilometre from home. But we will of course also follow the rules that apply.
Have a great start to the week!
04 May 2020 - 10:22
Helena says:
Haha, Rulle would probably like it I think! 🙂
04 May 2020 - 20:52
bmlarstravellingblog says:
If domestic travel in Sweden is to be restricted, we can't really reconcile this with allowing citizens from other EU countries to come here (and travel around?).
We still hope that we can expand our travel series a bit.... even if our long trip to Treriksröset will have to wait a while.
04 May 2020 - 12:26
Helena says:
Good question about EU citizens!!! We hope to move around more, but we're not planning much yet.
04 May 2020 - 20:53
Travelsis says:
Have felt that this with any non-domestic travel was also underway, sad if it is so, but luckily Skåne is nice AND the rest of Sweden too! So fun with being open to the teddy bears, there is really a lot of creativity that comes out now! / P
04 May 2020 - 14:35
Helena says:
Necessity creates a lot of creativity! 🙂 Yes, you may have wondered how it will be with the Sweden trips. But I do not think it is run yet, you have to wait and see ...
04 May 2020 - 20:54
Biggeros says:
The stuffed animal adventure sounds like a great idea where children can follow their stuffed animal on Instagram =)
It is quite understandable that domestic travel is restricted in these times. It's great that outdoor life in Jönköping is widespread.
Have a nice day <3
04 May 2020 - 14:35
Helena says:
Yes, as long as domestic travel needs to be restricted, it will be done. We will wait to travel outside the county until the authorities give the go-ahead.
04 May 2020 - 20:55
Susjos says:
Well, what can I say, this little virus can really cause trouble, and we humans are doing our best to deal with it! This will be a very different year indeed. Good thing there are creative and imaginative people who come up with different experiences!
Have fun!
04 May 2020 - 19:27
Helena says:
Really different! And yes, people get to use their creative side when there are limitations 😉.
04 May 2020 - 20:55
BP says:
Imagination flows and creativity increases, even at Junibacken. What a fun idea with the stuffed animals.
I read Gerd's blog, and she has a campsite across the street in Lidköping. There it was almost full over 1 May. Only Swedes of course, but still. It's up to you if you want to travel around and risk ending up in a county where you 1. are not welcome when you come from Stockholm, and 2. do not receive care when you get sick.
I think it's really tricky. For example, if you have a cottage in Roslagen, go there without socialising with anyone and taking food with you. Then you can hardly infect anyone / get infected ...
04 May 2020 - 22:04
Lena in Wales and Spain says:
I have long hoped to be able to join my family in Sweden this summer, but the situation does not look so positive, unfortunately. Time will tell. Sad. Longing for mine!
Take care!
06 May 2020 - 13:22
Lena - good for the soul says:
I'm really fascinated by everyone's creativity to change. Junibacken for example. How can you even come up with the idea? Impressive.
Soooo sad if you can't travel this summer. We had looked forward to another midsummer in Idrefjäll! Keep your fingers crossed!
Hug Lena
09 May 2020 - 8:36