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You can find out which Sweden travel destinations we have discovered for connoisseurs and slow travelers in our Sweden travel tips. Sweden is a country that is well suited for everyone who wants to get away from mass tourism. The country's villages and towns are cute. People are hospitable. We discovered hotels for connoisseurs. The farmer's cheesecake is worth a sin. Sweden's lakes and rivers guarantee a vacation that couldn't be more varied. Learn more about cruising through the Göta Canal. Or take a stroll through Gamla Stan or take a boat trip through Stockholm. Sweden is worth more than a trip.
How a rag rug Sweden souvenir becomes a Swedish rag rug as a souvenir? We wanted to find out what typical souvenirs from Sweden are. The first thing that came to mind was furniture and design. Swedish design is known for cool shapes, colors and straight lines. At least that's the case for furniture. If you put your ... Continue reading …
An unknown gem: Skanör in Sweden We had never heard of Skanör Sweden until our trip to Oslo. We use the time before the departure of our ferry on the return trip from Trelleborg to Germany to visit the small village and the bird sanctuary it is surrounded by... Continue reading …
A few more weeks until Easter. Reason enough to think about how you want to spend the time around the Easter holidays. Why not experience the Easter traditions around the world? We looked into it and found that even in Germany there are customs that apply to regions ... Continue reading …
Why You Should Visit Stockholm A perfect day in Stockholm? You need more time to really get to know the capital of Sweden and its surroundings. Stockholm is not only the seat of the Swedish government. The royal family lives here. Maybe you are lucky like us and you see members of the ... Continue reading …
Mini Baltic Sea Cruise At the end of our Scandinavia trip, we change from our river steamer Juno on the Göta Canal to the ferries of Tallink Silja Line*, which invited us to a mini Baltic Sea cruise. This takes us from Stockholm via Helsinki to Tallinn and back to Stockholm. The MS Silja... Continue reading …
On a Göta Canal cruise through Sweden aboard the Juno The Göta Canal has been on our travel wish list for a long time. Ever since I read a report about this waterway in Sweden that connects Gothenburg with Stockholm, I've wanted to sail it myself. If so, then it should be on board the historic river steamer ... Continue reading …
Smaland-style cheesecake Did you know that a Smaland-style cheesecake takes seven hours to finish? No? We were surprised too. We were invited to Stella Nilsson's farm near Braas in Smaland. When we get to know Stella, we are amazed, because for a farmer's wife I would have ... Continue reading …
A trip from Jönköping to Asens By We are looking for Bullerbü and Lönneberga. We set off from the Vox Hotel in Jönköping to explore the area around Lake Vättern. Our destination is the Asens By museum village. This is a good half hour away by car ... Continue reading …
Candy canes from Gränna in Sweden You probably know the red and white mint candies that you can buy from us wrapped in cellophane, right? Sweden has a very similar specialty. In the small village of Gränna, right on the shore of Lake Vättern, one candy store is lined up with the other. They all put that ... Continue reading …
The old town of Stockholm We had heard a lot about Gamla Stan Stockholm before our trip: for those who come to Stockholm for the first time, this district is a must; here is the core of Stockholm, from which the city developed; Art galleries, cafes, restaurants and craft shops should ... Continue reading …