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Stockholm winter fika
Stockholm during winter is beautiful when the snow is fresh. The cold can be quite severe but it usually does not stop people from enjoying their beloved fika break. Having a fika and a chatt, or a quiet moment with your phone and facebook is Swedish peoples favorite time of day. Just make sure you […]
Play mini golf in Stockholm
Tanto Golf Best place to play great mini golf is at Tanto in Stockholm. It’s a 18-hole championship course made of concrete and open all spring, summer and fall. The price is 80 SEK for unlimited play during a day, 40 SEK for kids and if you are retired. The course record is 21 strokes […]
Midsummer holidays – the most important day in Sweden
Did you think that the national day was a big thing in Sweden? If so you were wrong. The biggest day in Sweden is Midsummer eve, it’s a combination of national day, party day, family day and all other days you can think of. Sweden comes to a halt and everybody wants to enjoy a […]
Stockholm in Super Winter
Right now Stockholm is experiencing a super cold winter, temperatures are around -10 deg celcuis and with a little extra wind and snow fall it feels pretty cold to say the least. Your best bet is getting properly dressed for Scandinavian winter climate. Meaning a down jacket, boots, extra pants and great gloves. Weather you […]
Stockholm skyline during sunrise
Early birds have the best forecasts. Enjoying a early morning in Stockholm you can get some beautiful sunrises during this time of the year. And since Stockholm is still in the mid winter darkness you won’t have to get up all that early. Currently sunrise in Stockholm city is around 9 o’clock. So drink your […]
Midsummer – biggest holiday in Sweden!
Midsummer is the most celebrated holiday in Sweden. Raising and dancing around a maypole (midsommarstång) is an activity that attracts most people. Greenery is used to decorate the pole and on top of barns and also used to make a midsummer ribbon (midsommarkrans) with flowers that can be worn by children and women. Besides looking […]
The best Barbercue – despite snow and chilly weather in Stockholm
Swedes love to eat barbecue, it does not matter that it’s just above freezing and there is snow in the air. Yes, it’s May in Stockholm, bring winter clothes, gloves and a warm hat if visiting Stockholm the next week just in case! So some lucky guys and girls got a really nice barbecue in […]
Swedish people are kind!
Here is an example of how much Swedish people love nature and the wild animals. A touching rescue scene from winter wonderland in Sweden. This Elk video is probably viral already!
Ice cold Stockholm
Stockholm had some of the coldest days this winter yesterday and today. The city center was down to about minus 10 degrees. Very cold unless you are very well dressed! With a little bit of strong wind the cold effect gets down to almost minus 20 degrees for exposed skin like your nose, chin and […]
Stockholm chaos
At least a traffic chaos is currently disturbing Stockholm. Many buses do not run, avoid using your car if you can and walk carefully so you do not fall! Weather is expected to warm up during the next days so less snow but very wet streets are to be expected. At last Stockholm is now […]
