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 Should you tip in Sweden? Habits are changing fast thanks to new technology and a hard-pressed restaurant trade, writes James Savage. https://www.thelocal.se/20240405/opinion-are-tips-in-sweden-becoming-the-norm Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:59:48 +0200 opinion-are-tips-in-sweden-becoming-the-norm As Swedish ski resorts fill up with February ski tourists, The Local looks at the regulations for skiers in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20260204/do-skiers-and-snowboarders-have-to-wear-helmets-on-swedish-slopes Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:39:07 +0100 do-skiers-and-snowboarders-have-to-wear-helmets-on-swedish-slopes The autumn holidays are here, but not every family can afford to travel abroad. Luckily, Sweden’s cities offer plenty of free fun – from libraries and museums to spooky trails and roller discos. Here’s what’s on in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. https://www.thelocal.se/20251020/what-can-you-do-for-free-during-swedens-autumn-break Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:30:24 +0200 what-can-you-do-for-free-during-swedens-autumn-break 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.se/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 As holidaying in cooler climates becomes more popular, the Nordic countries are expected to see a rise in summer tourism. But is Sweden already feeling the impact of the "coolcations" trend? https://www.thelocal.se/20240725/coolcations-is-sweden-becoming-a-magnet-for-tourists-looking-to-escape-the-heat Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:30:06 +0200 coolcations-is-sweden-becoming-a-magnet-for-tourists-looking-to-escape-the-heat 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.se/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 No, Sweden has not banned outdoor pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol, but an overzealous interpretation of licensing laws may be having a similar impact on some venues in the summer of 2025. https://www.thelocal.se/20250414/why-some-outdoor-bars-in-sweden-can-no-longer-serve-alcohol Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:15:00 +0200 why-some-outdoor-bars-in-sweden-can-no-longer-serve-alcohol A Swedish museum has launched a massive four-year project to preserve the sagging hull of the Vasa, a majestic warship that sank nearly 400 years ago and is now one of Sweden's most popular tourist attractions. https://www.thelocal.se/20250410/experts-begin-putting-metal-structure-on-swedens-vasa-warship Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:22:54 +0200 experts-begin-putting-metal-structure-on-swedens-vasa-warship More than 100 passengers were on board when the first direct commercial flight from London to Sälen in almost three years landed on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.se/20250204/direct-flights-from-london-to-swedish-ski-resort-reopen-after-three-years Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:08:33 +0100 direct-flights-from-london-to-swedish-ski-resort-reopen-after-three-years Driven away from typical summer destinations by intense heat and prolonged heatwaves, tourists are flocking to cooler climates like Norway and Sweden for their holidays. https://www.thelocal.se/20240703/coolcations-tourists-flock-to-norway-and-sweden-to-dodge-summer-heat Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:10:07 +0200 coolcations-tourists-flock-to-norway-and-sweden-to-dodge-summer-heat Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the Baltic Sea island of Gotland every summer, with many staying for months. Now, the island's regional mayor wants them to pay their dues. https://www.thelocal.se/20240628/mayor-of-swedish-island-gotland-proposes-tourist-tax-for-summer-visitors Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:58:48 +0200 mayor-of-swedish-island-gotland-proposes-tourist-tax-for-summer-visitors From weather forecasts to rail disruptions, here’s what to consider when planning a trip to Sweden this summer. https://www.thelocal.se/20240530/what-you-need-to-know-about-travel-in-sweden-this-summer Thu, 30 May 2024 13:09:42 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-travel-in-sweden-this-summer Sweden's weak krona could attract more tourists to the country this summer – which could have both a positive and a negative impact. https://www.thelocal.se/20240527/foreign-tourists-drawn-to-sweden-by-weak-krona-and-thats-both-good-and-bad Mon, 27 May 2024 08:36:33 +0200 foreign-tourists-drawn-to-sweden-by-weak-krona-and-thats-both-good-and-bad Tourist hotspots around Europe are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers. Is it the end of mass tourism in Europe? https://www.thelocal.se/20240425/stay-away-how-europes-most-popular-spots-are-fighting-overtourism Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:59:15 +0200 stay-away-how-europes-most-popular-spots-are-fighting-overtourism Whether you’re looking to earn a bit of money renting out your home when you’re on holiday, or looking to buy a property for renting out more permanently, there are some rules you should be aware of on how much rent you can charge. https://www.thelocal.se/20231113/what-are-the-rules-for-renting-out-your-home-on-airbnb-in-sweden Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:38:36 +0100 what-are-the-rules-for-renting-out-your-home-on-airbnb-in-sweden Sweden's tourist board has issued a plea to Swiss officials to co-sign a proposition designed to put an end to people mixing up the similarly-named Nordic country and Alpine republic for good. https://www.thelocal.se/20231025/swedish-tourist-board-launches-campaign-to-end-confusion-with-switzerland Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:10:54 +0200 swedish-tourist-board-launches-campaign-to-end-confusion-with-switzerland Sweden’s tourist association STF has launched a bid to cut the number of hikers on certain popular trails. https://www.thelocal.se/20230831/why-sweden-wants-to-drastically-slash-visitor-numbers-in-popular-mountains Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:18:40 +0200 why-sweden-wants-to-drastically-slash-visitor-numbers-in-popular-mountains The mountain station at Kebnekaise – a popular stop among hikers hoping to climb Sweden’s tallest peak – has closed until at least August 10th after a stomach bug spread among people staying at the station. https://www.thelocal.se/20230807/stomach-bug-sparks-chaos-on-swedens-highest-mountain Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:23:52 +0200 stomach-bug-sparks-chaos-on-swedens-highest-mountain With the Swedish krona hitting an all-time low against the Euro earlier this month, many of Sweden's usually pricy tourist attractions are now starting to look quite cheap. https://www.thelocal.se/20230725/ten-top-tourist-sights-that-are-cheaper-because-of-the-weak-swedish-krona Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:18:07 +0200 ten-top-tourist-sights-that-are-cheaper-because-of-the-weak-swedish-krona With peak summer temperatures forecast to be uncomfortably high in holiday favourites like Greece, Spain and Italy, what are Sweden's chances of becoming the place Europeans flock to for their summer breaks? https://www.thelocal.se/20230724/could-cooler-sweden-replace-the-med-as-europes-top-summer-tourist-destination Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:43:29 +0200 could-cooler-sweden-replace-the-med-as-europes-top-summer-tourist-destination