https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed As large parts of Sweden finally emerge out of winter into spring, there will soon be a wide range of produce on offer in the Swedish countryside, if you know where to look. https://www.thelocal.se/20220414/the-three-tasty-plants-that-make-spring-in-sweden-a-foragers-dream Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:48:40 +0200 the-three-tasty-plants-that-make-spring-in-sweden-a-foragers-dream 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.se/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.se/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.se/20240828/how-to-buy-your-own-swedish-island Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:25:07 +0200 how-to-buy-your-own-swedish-island 'Sportlov', the week in late winter which school children have off to do winter sports, falls somewhere between the start of February and the start of March, depending on the year and where you live. Here's what you need to know about getting to the slopes. https://www.thelocal.se/20240206/everything-you-need-to-know-about-skiing-on-sportlov-in-sweden Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:59:57 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-skiing-on-sportlov-in-sweden All across Sweden, skis and snowboards are getting waxed and edged in anticipation of the week-long break known as sportlov (winter sports holiday). https://www.thelocal.se/20190208/where-to-ski-and-ride-during-swedens-sportlov-break Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:04:04 +0100 where-to-ski-and-ride-during-swedens-sportlov-break Malmö has an impressive restaurant scene for its size, with options for all tastes and budgets. Here are some of the best fine dining spots in town. https://www.thelocal.se/20240305/five-great-restaurants-in-malmo-for-a-fancy-dinner-date Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:44:25 +0100 five-great-restaurants-in-malmo-for-a-fancy-dinner-date Semlor are traditional Swedish cardamom buns filled with whipped cream and almond paste. But what should you look for in a good semla, and what should you avoid? https://www.thelocal.se/20220222/heres-how-to-find-swedens-best-semla Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:04:25 +0100 heres-how-to-find-swedens-best-semla Whether you are a student looking for a place to study or someone who works remotely and is looking for a new atmosphere, Stockholm caters to a diverse range of preferences and needs. https://www.thelocal.se/20240221/ten-easy-access-cafes-and-libraries-to-study-or-work-from-in-stockholm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:29:55 +0100 ten-easy-access-cafes-and-libraries-to-study-or-work-from-in-stockholm The sportlov school holidays are synonymous with ski trips for many families, although the high prices mean they can also be one of the year’s most expensive weeks. How much do prices differ between resorts? https://www.thelocal.se/20260123/how-much-does-a-ski-holiday-cost-in-sweden-during-sportlov Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:07:16 +0100 how-much-does-a-ski-holiday-cost-in-sweden-during-sportlov The largest solar radiation storm in 20 years made the Northern Lights visible as far south as Malmö on Monday and Tuesday night. Here are some of the best photos sent in by our readers. https://www.thelocal.se/20260123/readers-capture-impact-of-biggest-solar-storm-in-sweden-for-20-years Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:39:04 +0100 readers-capture-impact-of-biggest-solar-storm-in-sweden-for-20-years 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.se/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 It's not long until Christmas now and some of these markets have already been and gone. Here are Sweden's ten best Christmas markets in 2025 and the dates you need to know. https://www.thelocal.se/20231102/swedens-best-traditional-christmas-markets Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:57:18 +0100 swedens-best-traditional-christmas-markets Julbord meals at popular restaurants book up fast, especially for large groups. Here are our tips for the best Swedish Christmas meals this year in Malmö and elsewhere in Skåne. https://www.thelocal.se/20211111/christmas-in-sweden-the-10-best-julbord-in-the-malmo-area Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:54:47 +0100 christmas-in-sweden-the-10-best-julbord-in-the-malmo-area As the days grow darker and the Swedish weather chillier, The Local lists some of the most haunted places in the Nordic country to help you get into the Halloween spirit. https://www.thelocal.se/20151028/five-spooky-spots-in-haunted-sweden Wed, 28 Oct 2015 08:00:00 +0100 five-spooky-spots-in-haunted-sweden Swedish candy is having a moment, with BonBon, the New York-based purveyor of sickly sweet Swedish treats, enjoying runaway success and TikTok, YouTube and Instagram flooded with candy videos. So where can visitors to Sweden buy the real stuff? https://www.thelocal.se/20240723/where-can-you-buy-swedens-mega-hyped-candy-in-its-homeland Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:42:55 +0200 where-can-you-buy-swedens-mega-hyped-candy-in-its-homeland In April last year, the municipality of Götene in western Sweden launched a campaign to sell off unused plots of land for just one krona per square metre in an attempt to attract families to the area. We spoke to Götene's mayor, Johan Månsson, to find out how things have gone. https://www.thelocal.se/20251023/feels-like-a-fairytale-swedish-towns-one-krona-plots-a-year-later Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:54:29 +0200 feels-like-a-fairytale-swedish-towns-one-krona-plots-a-year-later It's not just in New England in the US or Canada where going to see the leaves turn golden is a popular autumn activity. Sweden is home to some of the largest uninterrupted expanses of deciduous forests in northern Europe. Here are some of the most spectacular autumn spots. https://www.thelocal.se/20251007/the-best-places-in-sweden-to-see-the-autumn-leaves Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:31:31 +0200 the-best-places-in-sweden-to-see-the-autumn-leaves Sweden’s summer, with its bright evenings and long days of lazing around doing nothing in particular, is over. How can you tell when autumn has officially begun? https://www.thelocal.se/20231002/seven-signs-that-autumn-in-sweden-is-well-and-truly-here Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:21:19 +0200 seven-signs-that-autumn-in-sweden-is-well-and-truly-here From city parks to rural wilderness, these pictures, all taken by The Local's readers, will make you fall in love with Sweden all over again this autumn. https://www.thelocal.se/20251016/in-pictures-readers-share-their-best-swedish-autumn-snaps-2 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:14:37 +0200 in-pictures-readers-share-their-best-swedish-autumn-snaps-2