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From Sundbyberg to Sigtuna - a visit to the Sigtuna Foundation

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Guest writer: Christina Gripenberg

More precisely, to the Sigtuna Foundation. It's a 1.5 hour journey, first by commuter train then by bus. From the northern suburbs to the city on Lake Mälaren, founded around 980. Sigtuna was one of the first three cities in Sweden at that time and the Sigtuna Foundation is the castle that has been enthroned on its hill since 1917.

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Best restaurant at Arlanda? - we have tested La Girafe

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Which is the best restaurant at Arlanda? There are of course several answers to this question, but we are prepared to vote for the newly opened La Girafe by Pontus Fritiof. Wow, what a good dinner we had here!

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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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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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"The whole journey" at Paul Taylor Lanthandel in Sundbyberg, Sweden.

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We recently tested the 'Whole Journey' menu at the celebrity restaurant Paul Taylor Lanthandel in Sundbyberg. This is the kitchen's choice of the best the season has to offer right now. Really, really good!

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The Swedish Upplands Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads

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Svenska Upplandsvägen is a themed road that takes you from Stockholm through lovely Roslagen and the east coast to experience nature, culture, history and adventure. We turn around before Gävle and head inland with lots of sights back to Drottningholm Castle. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.

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Siggesta Gård in Värmdö - now with parking spaces

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Siggesta Farm in Värmdö outside Stockholm is a rural hotel with conference facilities, outdoor activities, animals, activities for children and a restaurant with locally produced ingredients. Now the farm is also opening up parking spaces - and welcomes motorhomes.

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Kvarngården in Knivsta - homestead with nice parking space

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Kvarngården in Knivsta is a local heritage centre and caravan park run by Knivsta Hembygdsgille. Among other things, a very popular midsummer celebration is usually organised here. Motorhomes and caravans are also welcomed to the farm's beautiful and cosy site.

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Museums in Stockholm - guide to the city's best museums

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Why not visit some museums in Stockholm? Sweden's capital is one of the most museum-rich cities in the world and the range of museums is vast, whether you prefer history, science, culture or perhaps art.

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Royal palaces in Sweden - 11 magnificent castles

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Royal castles in Sweden are what we're talking about today. Did you know that there are 11 Swedish castles that are usually considered royal? In addition, there are other castles and villas with royal connections ...

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