Soloresor, bastumat och lovegame

It's Monday again! FREEDOMtravel's editorial team is yachting in the Philippines, but luckily we have some recurring themes to help us keep track of the days of the week. On Mondays we run travel news!

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Snälltåget is travelling straight to Austria this summer.

This summer, for the first time, it will be possible to travel directly by night train between Sweden and Austria. The summer departure of the Snälltåget train will leave Malmö for the Austrian Alps on 22 July 2023 and return on 30 July 2023. The train is powered by water, wind and solar energy and a round trip between Sweden and SalzburgerLand means an emission of about 1.2 kg CO2 per person. The Snälltåget train stops at a total of five stations in SalzburgerLand, including in Zell am See-Kaprun and in St John in Salzburg.

15 per cent of Swedes do not have a travelling companion

Most people agree that the economy and external events will affect Swedes' travelling in 2023. But other factors in one's neighbourhood also affect the frequency of travel, according to Ticket's SIFO survey. As many as 15 per cent state that they would travel more in 2023 if they had someone else to travel with, while only 5 per cent prefer to travel alone without company. Ticket lists reasons to dare to try travelling alone, so that the lack of company does not prevent you from exploring the world.

You choose when you want to be social or not.
No need to compromise on your travel plans
You become more aware of your surroundings
You grow as a person

Norwegian launches new route between Gothenburg and Barcelona

Starting 22 June, Norwegian will start flying between Gothenburg Landvetter and Gothenburg. Barcelona. The new service will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The route is initially a summer route but may become a year-round route depending on demand. In addition, the number of departures to Barcelona from Stockholm Arlanda will be increased. For those who want to be out in good time, it is now also possible to book flight tickets for the winter half-year 2023/2024.

Kayakomat's hot siblings are on their way... Here comes Bastumat!

First came Kayakomats - Now comes the Bastumat. Like its sibling, Bastumat by Kayakomat is an unmanned station with a lakeside location ready to be booked via an app, unlocked and sweated in. The first Bastumat will open on 26 March at the Pampas Marina in Solna. It costs 599 SEK for 2 hours to rent a Bastumat. To rent, go to www.bastumat.com. The company is also looking for more locations to establish Bastumats, and partners who want to help run a Bastumat.

Hotel chain invites adults to play in unique hotels

Countryside Hotels is launching the relationship-building competition "Lovegame" in May, in two of Countryside Hotels' 35 destinations. Lovegame takes place over three days with 8 participants at each location. Each participant has signed up with an additional person, who could be their partner, friend or something else. The couples then face a number of surprising activities each day, which include challenges that put the relationship at the centre.