The Jokkmokk Winter Market (Jokkmokks marknad) is more than just a market. Every February, the small town of Jokkmokk transforms from a quiet village of …
The ultimate guide to Jokkmokk Winter Market
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Taking the Inlandsbanan to Jokkmokk Winter Market
For years, the Jokkmokk Winter Market sat at the very top of my bucket list. In February 2025, I finally ticked it off, and I …
Your Swedish Winter Holiday Guide for the Christmas holidays
Planning to spend the Christmas holidays in Sweden? I’ve compiled the very best tips for you right here! Dream of a white Christmas break? Sweden …
Your Ultimate Guide to a Festive Stockholm Christmas Trip (update 2025)
If you’re planning a city break to Stockholm in December or over the Christmas period, then this guide is your go-to resource for a successful …
The Ultimate Guide to a Winter City Break in Stockholm
Stockholm is a truly beautiful destination for a city break, even in the depths of winter. Don’t let the cold put you off! This article …
The ‘spark’, a unique means of transport in the North
There are a few modes of transportation in Sweden that intrigue me. For example, in Kiruna I saw snowmobiles on the driveway during the summer …
Let’s get the Eurovision party started: Melodifestivalen
Sweden is great at music. Music is actually their number one export product. I believe the long dark winters have something to do with it. …
‘Novent’: The Swedish Secret to Starting Christmas Early
The calendar says November, but the spirit says Christmas! Combine November and Advent, and you get Novent, a delightful new Swedish trend we think should …
No bad weather, only bad clothes
Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder. In Sweden you hear this all the time. It really just means that there isn’t really bad …
Skiing in Sweden
You may not immediately think of Sweden for your next ski holiday, but Sweden is a great winter sports destination. The ski areas are generally …