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 Laura Hall, author of new memoir The Year I Lay My Head in Water, explains for The Local what she learnt about herself after spending a year wild swimming in Scandinavia. https://www.thelocal.se/20260313/why-cold-water-swimming-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-scandinavia Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:15:09 +0100 why-cold-water-swimming-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-scandinavia 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 Sweden is not a cheap country by any means, and the extra charges at airports can make travelling feel even more costly. Luckily, there are ways to make trips to Swedish airports more affordable. https://www.thelocal.se/20240711/how-to-save-money-at-swedens-airports Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:30:08 +0200 how-to-save-money-at-swedens-airports