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Travel articles and guides tagged with "Sweden" — practical advice for curious travellers.

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Malmö Travel Guide: The City Where Sweden Meets Denmark

23 March 2026

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Malmö Travel Guide: The City Where Sweden Meets Denmark

Malmö sits at the southern tip of Sweden, connected to Copenhagen by the Öresund Bridge. Smaller and less-visited than Stockholm or Gothenburg, it makes a compelling stop for the old town, the waterfront architecture, and one of the most varied food cultures in Scandinavia.

Henrik Vinter

Swedish Lapland Guide: Kiruna, the ICEHOTEL, and the Northern Lights

15 March 2026

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Swedish Lapland Guide: Kiruna, the ICEHOTEL, and the Northern Lights

Swedish Lapland sits 145 km above the Arctic Circle. The ICEHOTEL is the most photographed thing here, but Abisko National Park, the Aurora Sky Station, and the Sámi cultural landscape are what make the trip worth the distance.

Henrik Vinter

Gothenburg Travel Guide: Seafood, Haga, and the West Coast

7 March 2026

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Gothenburg Travel Guide: Seafood, Haga, and the West Coast

Sweden's second city is regularly overlooked in favour of Stockholm. It shouldn't be — Gothenburg has a strong food scene, a walkable historic quarter, and direct access to the island archipelago of the west coast.

Henrik Vinter

Stockholm: What to Do, Where to Eat, and When to Go

10 February 2026

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Stockholm: What to Do, Where to Eat, and When to Go

Stockholm sits on 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, and the water is genuinely everywhere—visible from almost any street corner, crossed by bridges constantly. The architecture alternates between baroque palaces and severe Functionalist rectangles. Summer light in June barely sets. The city is also expensive: a coffee costs €5, a beer €8, a dinner for two at a competent mid-range restaurant €80. This requires specific cost-management strategies rather than avoidance.

Henrik Vinter