One of the great pleasures of life in Sweden is the tradition of fika. This isn’t just a simple coffee break; it’s a cherished moment …
Ale’s Stones, the Swedish Stonehenge (Ales Stenar)
Did you know Sweden has its own Stonehenge? Ale’s Stones (or Ales Stenar in Swedish) are located near the old fishing village Kåseberga (not far …
Condeco – coffee, food, people
Condeco is a chain with several branches in Sweden, including Gothenburg, Växjö and Malmö (I went to this one). After an early morning flight to …
Swedish kladdkaka
Kladdkaka is without doubt the best chocolate cake you’ve ever eaten! If you’ve already tasted this Swedish chocolate cake you will confirm this wholeheartedly: nothing beats …
A wonderful stay at Haymarket by Scandic
A luxury hotel in a former shopping paradise, that’s how you can briefly describe Haymarket by Scandic. This Scandic Hotel opened spring 2016. It is …
Ribersborgs Kallbadhuset in Malmö
Swedes are, just like people in Finland, really fond of their sauna. Actually, I should say: bastu because the Swedes have their own word for …
Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred
Gripsholm Castle or Gripsholm Slott is one of the eleven royal castles in Sweden. Gripsholm Castle is build in Mariefred, a small place next to …
Learning Swedish in 3 months: yes, you can!
Hej, tack, varsågod … These are words that you will quickly pick up if you are travelling in Sweden. But those who want more, those …
Malmö Live, the best view of Malmö
The second time I went to Malmö, I stayed at Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live. I know for sure: this is the hotel with …
Your essential guide to fika: Sweden’s beloved coffee break tradition
The term ‘fika’ is becoming increasingly well-known, and this Swedish concept is rapidly growing in popularity outside of Sweden. It’s a wonderful ritual, and one …
