Loreen: Enholmen, Gotland
“Tattoo” 2023, “Euphoria” 2012
Loreen has made no secret of how much she loves Gotland particularly Enholmen – a tiny island off its northeast coast. Situated near Slite, Enholmen is part of Gotland’s archipelago. This nature paradise is also fascinating from a historical perspective: it has been fortified on several occasions, and you can still see some of the remaining battlements from the 1800s.
Gotland itself is a definite draw among Swedes and international visitors alike. The island is celebrated for its spectacular coastline, sandy beaches, rocky sea stacks and the charming Viking-era town of Visby – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For more tips, visit our guide to Gotland.
Måneskin: Liseberg, Gothenburg
“Zitti e buoni” 2021
Italian rock band Måneskin evidently like to have fun. One of the highlights of their trip to Sweden in 2021 was a visit to Gothenburg's Liseberg. The amusement park, Scandinavia’s largest by area, attracts some three million visitors each year. Keep an eye on Liseberg's events schedule, Live at Liseberg, as it attracts notable musical talent. ABBA, Rolling Stones, Zara Larsson and Elton John are among the names having performed here.
Duncan Laurence: Stockholm
“Arcade” 2019
Duncan Laurence, 2019's winner from the Netherlands, loves Stockholm so much that he decided to move here. He chose Häringe Castle as the venue for his 2023 wedding. Situated some 25 minutes south of Stockholm, this 17th-century gem nestles idyllically within the Häringe-Hammersta Nature Reserve. Aside from its hotel and conference facilities, the palace's restaurant is sought-after – not least for its ‘fika’.
The Dutch singer also enjoys browsing Stockholm’s vintage clothing shops, of which there are plenty in Södermalm – Judits Secondhand, Beyond Retro and POP Stockholm, to name just a few.
Salvador Sobral: Gotland
“Amar pelos dois” 2017
A fan of celebrated director Ingmar Bergman, Portugal's winner Salvador Sobral even decided to take a Swedish language course during his Sweden visit. Any Bergman fan will be drawn to Gotland, particularly the island of Fårö, where the director lived and worked for over 40 years. This natural wonderland serves as the atmospheric setting for many of his films. You can take a guided tour and visit the Bergman Center during certain periods of the year. Plenty of Stockholm locations are also used in Bergman's work – see Visit Stockholm’s Ingmar Bergman’s Stockholm guide for more details.