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Visiting Kukkolaforsen - whitefish fishing and sauna culture

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A visit to Kukkolaforsen, which rushes through the Torne River just north of Haparanda, is well worthwhile. The rapids are a natural attraction, and there is also a lot of interesting history to learn about. And then there are hotels, restaurants, camping, museums and various activities here ...

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Östgötadagarna on four wheels - tips for pitches and excursions

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Guest writer: Cornelia Tonéri

Never before does a landscape show itself in such a way as during events such as harvest festivals and the like, and Östergötland is no exception. What is sown during Östgötadagarna spring harvested during Östgötadagarna autumn.

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Sweden's beautiful West Coast Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads

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Svenska vackra Västkustvägen is a theme road that takes you through perhaps Sweden's most beautiful archipelago. We start in Båstad and make our way up through our beautiful west coast to the Norwegian border. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.

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4 holiday gems if you're planning a home holiday in Sweden

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Today we present a guest article

Summer is here and many Swedes are on holiday. It is very common to treat yourself to a trip abroad when the calendar is filled with days off. Everyone should treat themselves to a trip to a warm country, but for those who prefer to stay in Sweden, there are several gems to visit. It has become very popular to take what is now known as a homestay, a holiday at home in Sweden.

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Kolmården - Aunt Anna walks around the world

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Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

I search the archives of my memory and wonder when I was last at Kolmården, could it have been 30 years ago? Or 40? I don't really remember, but here we are; me, my son and my two granddaughters.

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Three wooden cities - making a wooden city classic

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'Three wooden cities' is a term that refers to the three Swedish wooden cities of Eksjö, Hjo and Nora. All three towns have received a Europa Nostra award and cooperate through the concept of 'a wooden town classic', which we tested earlier this year. We've already written about the towns, but now we thought we'd tell you a bit more about the concept and the 'classic'.

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Steninge castle in Uppland - Aunt Anna and the sugar bushes

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Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

For me, a visit to Sweden is full of activities, so we headed for Märstatrakten; me, daughter Emma and granddaughter Alice.  

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Summer in Stockholm - 10 gems in the capital city

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Summer in Stockholm - what to do and where to hang out? Stockholm is a great summer city, with beautiful parks, great outdoor cafes and lots of water, including boat trips.

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Beautiful small towns in Sweden - 40 cosy resorts

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Beautiful small towns in Sweden! In summer, it's great to visit those picturesque and idyllic towns with charming alleys and cosy outdoor cafés. Here we recommend 40 Swedish towns, both small and larger, that are perfect for a summer holiday or excursion.

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Linnaeus' Hammarby in Uppsala - Aunt Anna botanises

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Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

A stone's throw from Uppsala's bustling city centre is the rural Linnaeus Hammarby. I have been here before and will certainly go back again. Plants have been a part of me since childhood and are my job and my life. 

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