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Stories from the Cold

Real travel stories, honest guides, and everything you need for a perfect Sweden adventure – whatever the season.

Summer

What It's Like to Experience Midnight Sun for the First Time

The clock reads 1am and the sun is still above the horizon. We drove to Swedish Lapland in July – here's what happened to our sleep, our minds and our sense of time.

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Winter

Sleeping in the ICEHOTEL: Is It Worth It?

We stayed in a -5°C art suite carved entirely from ice and river water in Jukkasjärvi. Here's our completely honest review.

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Summer

Stockholm Archipelago: A 5-Day Kayak Guide

27,000 islands, crystal water and almost no crowds. The most underrated paddling destination in all of Europe.

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Winter 🌌

How to See the Northern Lights in Sweden: Complete Guide

Best locations, best months, what gear to bring and how to photograph them. Everything we learned after four winters in Lapland.

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Summer 🌸

Midsommar for Beginners: What Really Happens at the World's Best Party

Flower crowns, maypoles, dancing like frogs, pickled herring and schnapps. We went to a real Swedish midsommar – here's everything.

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Winter 🐕

Dog Sledding in Kiruna: What No Travel Blog Tells You

It's colder than you think, more emotional than you expect, and one of the most profound experiences of our lives. Real talk.

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Autumn 🍄

Wild Foraging in Sweden: Mushrooms, Berries and the Right to Roam

Sweden's Allemansrätten gives you the right to roam freely in nature. Here's how to use it and what you'll find in the forest in autumn.

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Spring 🥾

Kungsleden: The Ultimate Trail Guide for First-Timers

430km through sub-arctic wilderness. We walked a section of Sweden's most famous trail in early summer – here's what you need to know.

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Summer 💰

Sweden on a Budget: It's More Possible Than You Think

Yes, Sweden has a reputation for being expensive. But if you know how to use the free right to roam, camp legally, and cook outdoors – costs drop dramatically.

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Summer 🌾

Österlen in Summer: Sweden's Best-Kept Secret

Rolling fields, sandy beaches, farm-to-table food and zero crowds. Discover Österlen – the Swedish countryside at its absolute finest.

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Summer 🏰

Gotland in Summer: Sweden's Best Island Holiday

A medieval walled city, limestone sea stacks, wild beaches and festivals. Everything you need to know before visiting Gotland.

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Summer 🌻

Öland: Windmills, Wildflowers and a Royal Island

UNESCO alvar landscapes, 400 ancient windmills, wild beaches and the Swedish royal summer residence. Öland is unlike anywhere else.

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Summer 🌸

Midsummer in Sweden: The World's Best Party, Explained

Flower crowns, maypoles, dancing like frogs, pickled herring and schnapps. Everything you need to know about Swedish Midsommar.

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Summer 🦞

The Swedish Crayfish Party: Everything You Need to Know

Paper bibs, silly hats, red lanterns and enormous piles of crayfish. The kräftskiva is Sweden's most gloriously absurd summer ritual.

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Summer

Bohuslän: Sweden's Dramatic West Coast

Granite islands, fishing villages, Bronze Age UNESCO rock carvings and the freshest prawns you'll ever eat. Discover Sweden's wild west coast.

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All Seasons 🌲

Småland: The Kingdom of Glass, Lakes and Deep Forests

Ancient forests, 5,000 lakes, world-famous glass studios, Astrid Lindgren and the birthplace of IKEA. Sweden's quietly extraordinary heartland.

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