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Ein gedeckter Tisch steht in einem herbstlichen Wald voller Moos. Um den Tisch sitzen Leute, die warme Jacken und Mützen tragen., über dem Tisch hängen Gläser mit Teelichtern.

The Edible Country

100 million acres of fine do-it-yourself dining.

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Things to do in Sweden in 2019

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

It is time for the Stockholm Design Week, a must for anyone interested in Scandinavian design. Here are 5 design must-sees for your trip to Stockholm, from an art gallery in the archipelago, a national museum established in 1866 to a must-visit cemetery (!)
A coupe hold each other outside Kronovalls Wine Castle.

Feeling romantic? Skåne is the perfect place for that weekend away.

Looking for ideas for Valentine's Day? Or a honeymoon, silver wedding or a love trip for two? Skåne in the south of Sweden has a lot to offer if you’re in search of memorable moments. The beauty and variety of the landscape, convenient transport system and the abundance of things to do and see means you can pack a short stay with lots of romantic experiences.
Northern lights are dancing above Lapporten mountains in Abisko. By Torne lake, a pitched tent is lit from inside.

Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis trips and holidays

The best chance of seeing the Northern Lights at Abisko is between November and end March.
A scenic view of the Åre valley and a river seen from one of the peaks. A person skis down the slope.

Skiing in Sweden

Alpine and cross-country, snowboarding and snowparks? We resorts such as Åre, we have the slopes and we have the snow parks. We have skiing for every style and everyone. What we don’t have is the elbowing for poll position at the lifts.
Peacock sculpture made of snow at the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland.

ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi

Icehotel is not only a cool (!) hotel. It is perhaps Sweden’s most unique art gallery, with yearly art exhibitions made of snow and ice.
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Semlor, buns with whipped cream, are lined up on display.

The Swedish Semla

Semla in singular form or semlor in plural – (and let's face it, any decent bun lover will always have at least two so call them semlor) are doughy balls of sin, oozing a slathericious almond and cardamom paste with lashings and lashings of vanilla-whipped cream atop.
A group of people on dog sleds are making their way through the snow during the twilight of winter in Swedish Lapland.

Dog sledding in Sweden

Winter adventures do not get much more real, or exotic than mushing your own team of Alaskan Huskies in the Swedish mountains, or in Swedish Lapland in the Arctic Circle.
Kids running down the street wearing make-up and head scarfs, dressed as Eastern Witches.

Easter in Sweden

Come to Sweden to celebrate Easter and feast on the food.
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Swedish Design Museum

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Facts and info

Travelling to Sweden? Here are some facts, figures and information about anything from weather, what to pack, visa and passports and how to get around in Sweden.

Travelling to Sweden in Scandinavia

All you need to know before your trip to Sweden. Which airline flies where, how do you get around once in Sweden and passport and visa info.
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Passport and visa information for Sweden

Passport and visa information for your visit to Sweden.
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Sweden FAQs

Hello traveller! Do you have a question about visiting Sweden that you haven't been able to find the answer to on our site yet? We have collected a few frequently asked questions below. We hope you find the answer to your question here but if not, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Northern Lights - The greatest light show on earth

Even though we know why the Northern Lights appear, they are no less magical or mystical for it.

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