The Local Sweden

Heatwave hits Scandinavian last-minute holiday prices as Swedes stay at home

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:52:23 +0200

A record-warm May and sunny start to June has hit the holiday industry as Swedes stay at home to enjoy the weather and opt against booking last-minute trips abroad.

Swedes the fourth 'best-travelled' in the world: report

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:14:45 +0200

Swedes are the fourth best-travelled people in the world, according to a new ranking of annual trips abroad by a British firm.

Summer break rush as snow coats Sweden

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:50:22 +0100

Swedes are rushing to book their summer holidays already, as much of the country grapples with snow and ice.

West Sweden stung by blue jellyfish invasion

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:13:39 +0200

Sweden's west coast is experiencing its biggest bloom in blue jellyfish in a decade, according to scientists tracking the slimy, stinging creatures.

Mallorca remains top sun spot for Swedish tourists

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 12:56:46 +0100

Spanish island Mallorca is the most popular holiday destination for Swedes in 2015, 60 years after the first charter plane touched down there.

How to celebrate and enjoy Swedish Advent

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:08:00 +0100

If the darkness of winter's already starting to get you down, the light and merriment of a Swedish Advent should help pick you up. Here the SI News Service answers some key questions about Swedish Advent decorations and celebrations ahead of a key weekend in the country's calendar.

Introducing: The Swedish crayfish party

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:00:00 +0200

It's August in Sweden, meaning that it is time for the annual and very traditional crayfish parties. The Local's Isabela Vrba explores the origins of the kräftskiva and the ingredients for a perfect party.

'Fake' hotel in Swedish resort advertised online

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:54:00 +0100

A hotel in the popular Swedish ski resort Åre advertised through a website, on travel blogs as well as being featured on a tourist website of the area, turned out to be fake when a local paper revealed that there has never been a hotel in that location.

'Panic chaos' and other signs that Christmas is coming to Sweden

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:25:00 +0100

Contributor Lola Akinmade-Åkerström offers up five tell-tale signs that Swedes have truly been gripped by the holiday spirit.

Dry weather prompts Stockholm fire ban

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:23:00 +0200

The Greater Stockholm Fire Brigade has announced the introduction of a ban on open fires in the areas in and around the Swedish capital following a spell of warmer weather which has left the ground extremely dry.

Caution urged over fires as Sweden heats up

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

With forecasts indicating a continued bout of warm, dry weather in much of Sweden, authorities have urged caution following reports of a number of grass fires over the Easter weekend.

Swedes set to hike holiday spend

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:32:00 +0200

Swedes plan to increase the the money they lavish on annual holidays, as they did in 2009, a new report from Scandinavian bank Nordea shows.

Swedish bosses enjoy long holidays: report

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:17:00 +0200

Swedish business leaders enjoyed an average of 22 days holiday last year, two days less than their Dutch counterparts and almost double the leave taken by US bosses, a new survey by consultancy firm Grant Thornton shows.

Stockholm tops summer holiday wish list

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:43:00 +0200

Stockholm is the city destination of choice for Swedes this summer, beating Gothenburg into second place while Gotland and the west coast are the most popular resort destinations, a new survey by rail operator SJ shows.

Elin Nordegren to spend Christmas in Sweden

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:28:00 +0100

Former model Elin Nordegren will visit her family in Sweden over the holidays along with her two children, while husband Tiger Woods is retreating to the Bahamas on his private yacht named 'Privacy'.

Swedes have the longest holidays in Europe: study

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:19:00 +0200

With an average of 33 days annual leave, Swedes are streets ahead of their European counterparts when in comes to taking holidays, a new report from a European Union body shows.

Late rush for sun holidays

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:32:00 +0200

With many people in Sweden desperate to shed their raincoats for swimming trunks and bikinis, tour operators are reporting a surge in interest for sun holidays.

Swedes favour domestic holidays

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:31:00 +0200

Swedes plan to spend a combined total of 38 billion kronor ($5.4 billion) on their holidays this year, according to a new survey commissioned by Nordea bank.

Religious holidays may become optional

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:39:00 +0100

Almega, an organisation that supports service companies in Sweden, has proposed a move away from public holidays based on Christian beliefs. It should instead be up to employees to decide which holidays to take on the basis of their own religious faith.

Full speed ahead as police take it easy

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 01:13:00 +0200

It's one of the busiest times of the year on Sweden's roads, but this summer there could be no traffic police on duty in many parts of Sweden, as too many police have taken holiday at the same time.