Hope the storm didn't cause any trouble for you yesterday! We, who live in a houseboat, chose to leave the boat and visit Peter's brother for the day and night. Now we are home again and it's Monday, which of course means it's time for travel news here at FREEDOMtravel!
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1200 positions filled as First Camp recruits in record numbers
1200 vacant positions will be filled when First Camp begins its record-breaking recruitment for the summer of 2022. Receptions, restaurants, cleaning, miniature golf courses, outdoor swimming pools, caretakers - the variety of positions is great. New for this year is that the recruitment process is CV-free. Instead, the selection is based on qualification questions, followed by recruitment meetings at the campsites. Recruitment begins on 28 January. Vacancies are published on firstcamp.se/jobs.
SJ tests co-operation with Readly and Pressbyrån
SJ is testing two new partnerships, with Readly and Pressbyrån, which are now being evaluated by travellers. The first test involves travellers in 1st class on SJ express trains getting free access to Readly's newspapers. The traveller scans a QR code and gets access for 24 hours. Quick follow-ups to travellers are made via SMS. In another test, 1st class travellers from Stockholm to Uppsala are offered a value code that gives them a cup of coffee, tea or chocolate at Pressbyrån before the trip. The traveller receives a text message with a voucher well before departure.
New Vänerleden becomes Sweden's sixth national cycle path
The formal decision has now been made and the Swedish Transport Administration has approved Vänerleden as a new national cycle path, the sixth in the order. The cycle path around Sweden's largest lake will be about 64 kilometres long and will be completed for the 2022 season. The actual inauguration will take place in early summer. Vänerleden will be built around four stages where each stage will be between 14 and 18 kilometres long. With many sights and attractions along the way, it is estimated that one stage is suitable for a 3-4 day trip.
You can now take the Snälltåget train from Sweden to the Austrian Alps!
On 28 January, the Snälltåget train departed south on its maiden voyage to the Austrian Alps, after a festive opening ceremony at the airport. Malmö C. offering Scandinavian travellers a direct connection from Malmö to popular destinations during the sports holiday weeks. Zell am See and other ski resorts, creating a sustainable and convenient way to get to Austria for a ski holiday with friends or family.
Visit Trelleborg gears up
The municipal destination company Visit Trelleborg is gearing up the business with a completely new costume for increased accessibility in 2022. The concept includes:
- Visit Trelleborg office will have new premises for administration and development.
- Digital service (web, chat and call centre) is reinforced with better accessibility.
- Infopoints will open at various locations in the municipality - the first at the Clarion Collection Hotel Magasinet.
- QR codes will be used on posters, signs and table talkers.
- Staffed tourist information centre will continue to be available on Smygehuk.
- Pop-up means, as before, tourist information at events
Read more about what you can do here things to see and do in Trelleborg.
New shy octopus species at Havets Hus in Lysekil
The House of the Sea in Lysekil has a new resident, the Kragsepia octopus. Kragsepia grows to about 10 cm in length and has 10 arms, eight visible arms and two long, often hidden, arms that it uses to capture prey at lightning speed at longer distances. These octopuses often live at depths of 50 to 900 metres. The species is not uncommon, but it is rare that it is caught. At Havets Hus it lives in the large, unique clay aquarium completed last year. With a bit of luck you can see it near the glass, probably partly buried.
Reflection of the week
Apart from trains to the Alps (which in itself seems nice), there is again a lot of focus on Sweden. Although the opportunities for foreign travel may become easier in the future, we believe that swimming holidays will continue to be hot.
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BP says:
Agree with you - that people will continue to holiday in the sun for some years to come. I think it's mostly 50 plus people who prefer holidays at home. Young people will probably travel as usual and choose the usual charter resorts in the Mediterranean/Atlantic.
31 January 2022 - 14:41
Helena says:
Yes, maybe it is? I do think that it feels like Sweden has gained a little higher status even among young people (although many will surely travel abroad as well).
31 January 2022 - 17:46
Daniel on Flying Dryden says:
Fun with Vänerleden! It should go away as soon as we are done with the South Coast Trail. Ocn Snälltåget to the Alps also sounds tempting, is very keen on long train journeys down in Europe.
31 January 2022 - 15:59
Helena says:
Then you have a lot to take on when it comes to cycling! 🙂 Trains are a very nice way to travel, can only agree!!!
31 January 2022 - 17:47