Swedes eat around 17 to 18 kilos of candy per person each year, and it shows. Walk into almost any supermarket and you will likely find an entire wall of pick-and-mix candy, with everything from chocolate and sour gummies to foam sweets and intensely salty licorice. Some of it will look familiar. Some of it … Read more
If you’re hunting for the best of Swedish design in Stockholm, you’re choosing between two worlds. On one side is the classic, storied grandeur of Östermalm. On the other is the creative, experimental spirit of Södermalm. Which district you prioritize depends on what you’re after. Do you want a legacy piece built to last a … Read more
For a Lucia concert in Stockholm, book Storkyrkan’s Möt Lucia series (December 6–13) or a neighborhood church such as Oscarskyrkan, or go to Skansen, where Lucia is included in admission. Popular concerts sell out weeks ahead, so book now if you can. Lucia is celebrated on December 13, but concerts run through the first half … Read more
For many Swedes, Midsummer is the most important holiday of the year. It’s a celebration that, for families, rivals even Christmas in significance. It marks the unofficial start of summer. This is a time when nature is at its peak and the nights are nearly non-existent. But if you are visiting Stockholm, you will notice … Read more
Konstakademien (The Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts) sits on Fredsgatan 12, a short walk from Kungsträdgården, behind one of the most recognisable facades in central Stockholm. If you’ve spent a summer in the city, you may already know the building from the outside. For years, the broad stone staircase and front terrace hosted F12 … Read more
If you spend any time outdoors in Sweden, you’re already benefiting from something called Allemansrätten. It’s often translated as “the right of public access”, and it’s a big part of how people here use and think about nature. In simple terms, it means you’re allowed to move freely through the countryside, even when the land … Read more
Stockholm has everything from high-end dining to simple lunch spots, but the unwritten rules aren’t always clear when you’re visiting for the first time. Things like pricing, service, and what’s considered normal can differ more than you might expect. Understanding a few basics early on makes the whole experience smoother. Eating well without overspending Stockholm … Read more
For the best Valborg celebration (Walpurgis Night) in Stockholm, head to Skansen for traditional bonfires and choir singing, Vinterviken for a lively local crowd, or neighborhood parks across the city. Celebrations take place on April 30th everywhere from central waterfronts to suburban hills. If you want to understand the tradition itself, see our guide to … Read more
On the evening of April 30, the smell of woodsmoke drifts across Stockholm. This is Walpurgis Night (Valborg in Swedish), the unofficial threshold between the Swedish winter and spring. In parks from Skansen to Riddarholmen, thousands gather around massive bonfires to watch the sun set and listen to traditional choral music. It is a centuries-old … Read more
During the weeks around the summer solstice, Stockholm never really gets dark at night. This period is known as white nights, when the sun dips below the horizon but the sky never turns fully black. For about six weeks each summer, the city stays in a long, soft twilight, even in the middle of the … Read more
