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 Two beloved museums in central Stockholm are at risk of closing because the government agency which owns the land is now requiring the museums, which are also run by a government agency, to pay market rents on the space. https://www.thelocal.se/20260518/why-two-iconic-stockholm-museums-might-have-to-close Mon, 18 May 2026 10:19:21 +0200 why-two-iconic-stockholm-museums-might-have-to-close The Walpurgis Day bonfire on Riddarholmen in the centre of Stockholm has been cancelled this year after the Social Democrats decided it took up too many resources. https://www.thelocal.se/20260428/popular-stockholm-valborg-bonfire-cancelled-after-nearly-50-years Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:44:58 +0200 popular-stockholm-valborg-bonfire-cancelled-after-nearly-50-years A new six-storey Nobel Center housing a museum and events related to the Nobel Prize is to be built on Stockholm's waterfront, after the city council granted a building permit for the project late Thursday. https://www.thelocal.se/20260327/stockholm-to-get-new-waterfront-nobel-center Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:34:53 +0100 stockholm-to-get-new-waterfront-nobel-center Södermalm, Stockholm's most artsy and bohemian quarter, has been ranked the best district for foreigners in the city by readers of The Local, with Solna, Vasastan, Täby, and Sollentuna also given the thumbs up by internationals. https://www.thelocal.se/20260227/which-stockholm-districts-do-readers-of-the-local-recommend Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:52:18 +0100 which-stockholm-districts-do-readers-of-the-local-recommend From upmarket Östermalm and Nacka to more socially mixed areas like Bredäng or Kista, Stockholm has a huge number of different districts to choose from. We want to hear from readers about which is best for foreigners. https://www.thelocal.se/20260206/tell-us-what-is-the-best-district-for-foreigners-in-stockholm Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:11:05 +0100 tell-us-what-is-the-best-district-for-foreigners-in-stockholm 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 Swedish capital has recorded just a half-hour of sunlight in the first half of this month, putting it on track for the darkest December since 1934 if the trend continues. https://www.thelocal.se/20251216/stockholm-on-track-for-darkest-december-since-1934 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:03:34 +0100 stockholm-on-track-for-darkest-december-since-1934 Whether you're a Swedish Christmas newbie or a seasoned julbord connoisseur, here's The Local's selection of some of the best festive meals in the Stockholm area this winter. Feel free to share other tips in the comments! https://www.thelocal.se/20211123/christmas-in-sweden-the-10-best-julbord-in-the-stockholm-area Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:20:03 +0100 christmas-in-sweden-the-10-best-julbord-in-the-stockholm-area Swedish police said on Saturday they believed a fatal incident in which a bus rammed into a queue of people in Stockholm the previous day was an accident. https://www.thelocal.se/20251115/fatal-stockholm-bus-incident-was-not-deliberate-police-say Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:43:19 +0100 fatal-stockholm-bus-incident-was-not-deliberate-police-say Everyone living in the greater Stockholm area must reduce their tap water use as a matter of urgency, authorities say. https://www.thelocal.se/20250815/every-drop-counts-stockholmers-told-to-urgently-restrict-water-use Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:20:39 +0200 every-drop-counts-stockholmers-told-to-urgently-restrict-water-use 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.se/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 The threatened closure of a classic Stockholm outdoor nightclub after complaints from neighbours has sparked cross-party concern that the Swedish nightlife is being strangled by an unholy alliance of killjoy nimbies and bureaucrats. https://www.thelocal.se/20250728/threat-to-stockholm-nightclub-sparks-killjoy-row Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:38:52 +0200 threat-to-stockholm-nightclub-sparks-killjoy-row 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.se/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 If you looked up at the night sky in Stockholm last night, you may have been lucky enough to spot a rare phenomenon. https://www.thelocal.se/20250702/hell-of-a-bang-did-you-see-the-fireball-that-lit-up-the-stockholm-night-sky Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:02:21 +0200 hell-of-a-bang-did-you-see-the-fireball-that-lit-up-the-stockholm-night-sky The week had barely begun when an elk turned up in one of the most unlikely places imaginable: central Stockholm. https://www.thelocal.se/20250701/did-you-spot-the-elk-that-randomly-turned-up-in-central-stockholm Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:05:16 +0200 did-you-spot-the-elk-that-randomly-turned-up-in-central-stockholm Things are looking better in the Swedish economy, but many households are still feeling the pinch. No matter the size of your budget, you don't have to miss out on all the fun this summer. https://www.thelocal.se/20230621/how-to-have-a-cheap-holiday-in-sweden-this-summer Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:32:18 +0200 how-to-have-a-cheap-holiday-in-sweden-this-summer Work has begun on one of the world's largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) sites in Stockholm. When finished, it is expected to be able to capture more than the Swedish capital's annual road emissions. https://www.thelocal.se/20250612/europes-largest-co2-capture-facility-is-being-built-in-stockholm Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:49:52 +0200 europes-largest-co2-capture-facility-is-being-built-in-stockholm A new government-commissioned inquiry has proposed a series of suggestions that would make it cheaper to travel to Arlanda Airport. https://www.thelocal.se/20250603/how-taking-the-train-to-arlanda-airport-could-get-way-cheaper Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:56:28 +0200 how-taking-the-train-to-arlanda-airport-could-get-way-cheaper Stockholm Marathon is set to take place on May 31st. Over 20,000 participants from more than 100 countries will be running through most of the city centre, closing roads and diverting public transport. Here are the details. https://www.thelocal.se/20250530/everything-you-need-to-know-about-stockholm-marathon-this-weekend Fri, 30 May 2025 14:15:44 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-about-stockholm-marathon-this-weekend Stockholm's city government has missed a deadline from the US government to certify that they do not have any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. Jan Valeskog, the city's deputy mayor, explained why he has rejected this 'bizarre' request. https://www.thelocal.se/20250515/stockholm-v-trump-if-us-embassy-wants-a-building-permit-theyll-have-a-problem Thu, 15 May 2025 17:12:27 +0200 stockholm-v-trump-if-us-embassy-wants-a-building-permit-theyll-have-a-problem