https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Many people in Sweden have a summer house or 'sommarstuga' to escape to during their long holidays. Getting one of your own can be easier than you think – and can be surprisingly affordable, despite the increased cost of living. https://www.thelocal.com/20190625/guide-how-to-buy-the-swedish-summer-house-of-your-dreams-sommarstuga Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:51:38 +0200 guide-how-to-buy-the-swedish-summer-house-of-your-dreams-sommarstuga Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen airport with your kids in tow. https://www.thelocal.com/20230818/what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:53:34 +0200 what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids Ever felt like spending your summers lounging around on your own island? Or have you always wanted to build a James Bond-style supervillain fort in the middle of the Stockholm archipelago? https://www.thelocal.com/20240828/how-to-buy-your-own-swedish-island Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:25:07 +0200 how-to-buy-your-own-swedish-island Spring, summer, autumn or winter – the changing seasons and geography of a country that covers as many latitudes as Sweden means that the time of the year you visit can have a huge impact on your experience. https://www.thelocal.com/20240926/the-best-places-to-visit-in-sweden-each-season Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:51:09 +0200 the-best-places-to-visit-in-sweden-each-season Autumn is here, which means one thing ‒ mushroom season! Richard Orange discovers five things you need to know about how to mushroom-hunt like a Swede. https://www.thelocal.com/20200903/how-to-pick-mushrooms-in-sweden-even-if-youve-never-done-it-before Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:59:59 +0200 how-to-pick-mushrooms-in-sweden-even-if-youve-never-done-it-before October 4th is Cinnamon Bun Day in Sweden, but what does your choice of cinnamon bun say about you? https://www.thelocal.com/20231004/swedish-personality-test-what-does-your-choice-of-cinnamon-bun-say-about-you Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:31:19 +0200 swedish-personality-test-what-does-your-choice-of-cinnamon-bun-say-about-you Stockholm can be a difficult city to crack, due to long dark winters, high prices, and cultural codes that take a while to adjust to. But these tips will help make things run more smoothly. https://www.thelocal.com/20210901/10-hacks-that-make-life-in-stockholm-much-easier Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:16:14 +0200 10-hacks-that-make-life-in-stockholm-much-easier Stockholm or Skellefteå? Luleå or Lund? We asked our readers for their thoughts on the best place to live for foreigners in Sweden. Here’s what they said. https://www.thelocal.com/20240927/readers-reveal-the-top-swedish-cities-for-foreigners-to-move-to Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:48:10 +0200 readers-reveal-the-top-swedish-cities-for-foreigners-to-move-to Wondering how to fill those long summer days? Here are seven suggestions of things you simply must do if you want to enjoy the warmer season like a Swede. https://www.thelocal.com/20190712/seven-must-do-activities-to-add-to-your-swedish-summer-bucket-list Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:08:04 +0200 seven-must-do-activities-to-add-to-your-swedish-summer-bucket-list From summer activity tips to rail disruptions, here’s what to consider if you're going to be travelling to Sweden this summer. https://www.thelocal.com/20250528/what-you-need-to-know-about-summer-travel-in-sweden-in-2025 Wed, 28 May 2025 16:56:47 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-summer-travel-in-sweden-in-2025 Beaches might not be your first thought when you think of Sweden, but the country’s many lakes and islands, not to mention the long coastline, mean that there are countless scenic bathing spots to add to your 'must visit' list this summer. https://www.thelocal.com/20250520/five-beautiful-beaches-to-visit-in-sweden-this-summer Tue, 20 May 2025 18:14:10 +0200 five-beautiful-beaches-to-visit-in-sweden-this-summer There are almost 30,000 islands and islets in the Stockholm archipelago and each of them is different from the next. Here are ten worth visiting, whether you're looking for a party night, a relaxing weekend, seafood or family fun. https://www.thelocal.com/20230720/ten-islands-to-visit-in-the-stockholm-archipelago-and-how-to-get-there Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:30:17 +0200 ten-islands-to-visit-in-the-stockholm-archipelago-and-how-to-get-there Wonder what that smell is, or where everyone went? You're probably a newcomer to the Swedish summer. https://www.thelocal.com/20160802/five-things-about-the-swedish-summer-that-confuse-newcomers Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:55:30 +0200 five-things-about-the-swedish-summer-that-confuse-newcomers Francisca Leonardo, or Frankie, shares the story of how a major health scare, just a couple of years after arriving in Sweden from Canada, sparked a radical career change: from biotechnology to running her own, unique travel brand in Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.com/20250609/my-swedish-career-you-can-influence-the-way-people-behave-towards-foreigners Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:11:59 +0200 my-swedish-career-you-can-influence-the-way-people-behave-towards-foreigners Sweden's annual book sale started this week. Here are five reading tips from The Local's readers if you feel like picking something up during the sale. https://www.thelocal.com/20250226/five-swedish-book-tips-to-add-to-your-reading-list Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:03:57 +0100 five-swedish-book-tips-to-add-to-your-reading-list Friday is known in Sweden as the day most families celebrate the end of the week with some tacos. However, Sweden's take on the Mexican classic might differ greatly from what you are used to. https://www.thelocal.com/20231117/whats-the-deal-with-sweden-and-its-bizarre-twist-on-tacos Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:13:12 +0100 whats-the-deal-with-sweden-and-its-bizarre-twist-on-tacos Visiting Christmas markets in Sweden is a unique experience. These winter wonderlands are also a perfect place to try traditional foods and drinks. https://www.thelocal.com/20241125/the-five-must-try-food-and-drinks-at-swedish-christmas-markets Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:40:45 +0100 the-five-must-try-food-and-drinks-at-swedish-christmas-markets The summer is drawing to a close. With that in mind, now is a good time to roll out some common Swedish autumn topics and phrases to help you navigate your way through the darker days. https://www.thelocal.com/20170823/six-keys-to-understanding-autumn-in-sweden Wed, 23 Aug 2017 08:59:00 +0200 six-keys-to-understanding-autumn-in-sweden On October 4th, Swedes celebrate National Cinnamon Bun Day in honour of their favourite sweet treat. But what's the history of the pastry and its special day? https://www.thelocal.com/20161004/six-sticky-facts-about-swedens-beloved-bun Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:08:02 +0200 six-sticky-facts-about-swedens-beloved-bun Guests at the funeral of Swedish football legend Sven-Göran Eriksson were to be treated to a menu of local Värmland cuisine on Friday: motti and molusk. https://www.thelocal.com/20240913/why-were-guests-at-sven-goran-erikssons-funeral-served-porridge-and-molusk Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:59:07 +0200 why-were-guests-at-sven-goran-erikssons-funeral-served-porridge-and-molusk