It's hard to believe we're already in December! Christmas is fast approaching, and it shows in this week's travel news, which focuses on Christmas markets, Christmas travel and skiing. Stay tuned!
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Wild boar canapés and popcorn ice cream - this year's innovations on the Tyrolean Christmas table
On 28 November, the Tyrol Christmas Table at Gröna Lund kicked off, serving up delicious delicacies from the northern plains. In keeping with tradition, classic dishes such as bear meatballs, souvas-baked salmon and gooseberry ice cream are always on offer, but each year the chefs also create new and exciting dishes. New dishes this year include cognac, pear and black pepper herring, fish pâté with rainbow trout and smoked char, wild boar canapés, Söderslätts duck and popcorn ice cream.
Most affordable Christmas markets in Europe
Europe's Christmas markets are full of atmosphere, tradition and charm. Here, travel agent Ticket suggests the most affordable Christmas markets in some of Europe's most beautiful cities, where you can travel to enjoy the magic of Christmas without having to spend too much money on flights or hotels.
- Krakow, Poland - Stora Torget (29/11 - 26/12)
- Budapest Christmas Market, Hungary - Vörösmarty square (7/11 - 1/1)
- Prague Christmas Market, Czech Republic - Old Town Square (30/11-6/1)
- Riga Christmas Market, Latvia - Dome Square (1/12 - 8/1)
- Tallinn Christmas Market, Estonia - Town Hall Square (24/11-7/1)
Sagojul transforms Kolmården into a glittering winter wonderland
Kolmården has now opened the gates to Sago Christmas, where the winter forest sparkles with thousands of lights. Guests can meet Father Christmas in Nissebyn, enjoy a Christmas show with the Frid family, and meet Kolmården's charming trolls. When darkness falls over the park, a spectacular fire show awaits. In Småköping, Bamse offers a cosy theatre performance, and on Bamsesjön there is both ice skating and Christmas disco. Sagojul at Kolmården is open Saturday and Sunday, 30 November-29 December, and 30-31/12.
Swedes pack Christmas food when travelling abroad
A new YouGov survey from HelloFresh shows that many Swedes are considering taking Christmas food abroad. Despite the sun and warmth, they are packing classic Christmas dishes such as Christmas ham, meatballs and herring to keep traditions alive. Nearly three in ten (28%) also say they would mix local dishes with Swedish Christmas table classics if travelling abroad over Christmas. Top list: Christmas food Swedes take abroad:
- Christmas ham (32 %)
- Meatballs (26 %)
- Sill (25 %)
- Jansson's temptation (25 %)
- Salmon - gravlax, cold smoked or hot smoked (18 %)
Christmas hotels that are on trend
Data from Hotels.com reveals that travellers are ready to enjoy the Christmas spirit at some of the world's most festive hotels. The number of reviews mentioning 'Christmas' has increased by 20 per cent this year compared to last year, as well as searches for hotels that take Christmas seriously, such as the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York and Santa Claus Holiday Village 2. Hotels.com lists ho-ho hotels that go above and beyond:
- Ritz Paris, Paris, France
- The Plaza - A Fairmont Managed Hotel, New York City, USA
- Santa Claus Holiday Village, Rovaniemi, Finland
- The Mozart Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- Hotel Sacher Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Where you get the most skiing for your money
With over 200 ski resorts in Sweden, there are plenty of choices for those who want to hit the slopes this winter. Sambla has analysed the costs at our 10 largest ski resorts ahead of this year's season. The survey shows that lift passes and ski hire are cheapest in Soldering while lunch in the top cabin is cheapest in yapping. Sambla also investigated where to get the most skiing for your money. I Åre you get access to as many as 88 pistes on the same lift pass and Åre is therefore, despite the higher price, the resort where you get the most skiing per krona.
Swedish pensioners head for southern Europe - language is in short supply
The number of Swedish retirees choosing to winter in warmer countries is growing, and according to Eurostat statistics, the number of overnight stays in Spain, France and Italy has risen sharply. However, the rise in tourism has been met with criticism in Spain, where locals have expressed concerns about foreign residents settling without integrating into the community. Preply, an international language learning platform, wants to help more people learn the language. Through Preply's flexible online courses, users can easily learn Spanish or French, wherever they are.
Kolmården launches unique and magical dining experience
To mark Kolmården's 60th anniversary, the park is launching a unique dining experience. Teddy's Magical Food Adventure - which combines food, magic and storytelling, will premiere early next year. Using cutting-edge technology, the whole family is invited to a story full of unexpected surprises. This holistic experience will engage both children (from 4 years old) and adults. The dinner takes place at Vildmarkshotellet and consists of three courses; starter, main course and dessert.
Reflection of the week
Wow, now it's really noticeable that Christmas is approaching, just about everything seems to be about Christmas! Of the Christmas markets mentioned, we have visited four out of five and all are recommended.
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