See. Smygehuk Fyr Visit this pot-riveted iron lighthouse, open to visitors for beautiful views from the top. Centralbadet Enjoy a historic bathhouse experience in Stockholm, with candlelit swimming and saunas. Kungsleden Trail Hike Sweden's 'royal arctic road' in Lapland, encountering majestic animals and challenging terrain. fäbodleden Walk this UNESCO-listed trail in Dalarna, blending nature, food, and cultural sites.
Eat. Fotografiska restaurant Savour one of Stockholm's best views of Gamla Stan and Lake Mälaren. Högbo Brukshotell Experience local food heroes and regional ingredients at this hotel north of Stockholm.
Stay. Smygehuk Lighthouse Stay in the converted lighthouse keeper service spaces, now a boutique hostel. Ästad Vingård Stay at this rural hotel in Halland County with an underwater sauna and vineyard. Skanör-Falsterbo peninsula Base yourself in this area south of Malmö for beautiful beaches and bird-watching.
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This pot-riveted iron lighthouse served as a light beacon for the Swedish coast from 1883 until 1973, to be later restored and re-lit in April 2001. It's tower is open to visitors and has a beautiful view from the top. The lighthouse keeper service spaces have been converted into a boutique restaurant and hostel. The Smygehuk Lighthouse takes part in the annual International Lightship Weekend d…
Condé Nast Traveler
From 100-year-old family-run operations to contemporary boutiques, these beautiful shops each offer a distinct sense of place and a dedication to craft.
Condé Nast Traveler
The SIP Health Cost Index ranks the average cost of private health insurance in 60 countries, including Singapore, Morocco, and Malta.
The Guardian
From a historic bathhouse in Sweden to forest bathing in Croatia, readers share their favourite places to relax and recharge • Tell us about a small European ski resort – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Tucked away off a pretty shopping street in a beautiful art nouveau building is one of Stockholm’s oldest spas, Centralbadet where a day ticket costs from £23. As winter darkness descen…
National Geographic
A rural hotel in southern Sweden that offers a spa experience of a different sort, and its own sparkling wine to toast the stay.
The Guardian
A new direct train service connects the far south of Sweden to the Norwegian capital in just over six hours, with the option of stopping off in the seaside town of Varberg or lively Gothenburg en route ‘This carriage is due for modernisation. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience 90s Germany style,” reads the sign on the door to the dining carriage. The couple inside aren’t missing theirs: t…
National Geographic
Across the continent, rail-trail conversions and other greenways offer travelers a way to slow down and immerse themselves in cobblestone squares, historic cathedrals, and other wonders.
Lonely Planet
The Skanör-Falsterbo peninsula south of Malmö is grandly nicknamed the Swedish Riviera. Join beachgoers with this guide to a uniquely Nordic seaside.
The Guardian
Beautifully situated refuges with superlative views offering sanctuary to intrepid hikers and climbers A good mountain hut, I reckon, should be small and only accessible on foot after considerable effort. Throw in a bit of historical interest and I’m bound to be happy. In which case, Cabaña Verónica in the Picos de Europa is a fine start to this list. It sleeps six, and at 2,325 metres requires…
The New York Times
On a hike along the Kungsleden Trail, or “king’s trail,” in Swedish Lapland, a writer encounters majestic animals, challenging terrain and communal moments of sheer wonder.
National Geographic
Crossing the lakes and woodlands to the border with Norway, the fäbodleden—or fäbod trail—blends nature, great food, and cultural sites. It is the perfect alternative to the Spanish camino, yet ...
The Guardian
Chefs in the east of the country are shunning imported produce for local ingredients, reinforcing how food is intertwined with a region and its people ‘It’s a magical place, and not just because of the hotel.” Standing outside the greenhouses at Högbo Brukshotell , two hours north of Stockholm, Stefan Johansson is talking about far more than hospitality. The former head chef, now responsible fo…
The Guardian
A remote 18th-century chapel deep in Sami lands is the goal of the Präststigen, a 37-mile trail that traverses some of the country’s most spectacular scenery I wasn’t exactly in “Sunday best”, but I had made some effort. Well, I’d changed my underwear for the first time in a couple of days and given myself a baby-wipe bath. Still, as we filed into the chapel at Alkavare, I felt more a member of…
Atlas Obscura
Where to stay is a pivotal part of any trip, sometimes just as important as the destination itself. The place you rest your head can dictate not just the quality of sleep you get but the kinds of activities you choose, the people you meet, and the way you engage with the culture around you. That’s especially true at these accommodations, which are anything but ordinary—combining thoughtful desi…
National Geographic
The islands of Amantaní and Taquile on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca are rich in tradition and renowned for their textile heritage, which can be experienced during a homestay. Visitors might be ...
The Guardian
You share your low-key alternatives to overcrowded hotspots, from an island city in the Med to a Norwegian art nouveau gem • Tell us about your trips in Europe’s mountains – the best wins a £200 holiday voucher Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna won me over precisely because it feels like Italy with the volume turned down. I stayed in a small family-run hotel near Via delle Volte , where mornings began…
BBC Travel
Swedes prize equality, dislike boasting and often prefer to blend in. The century-old idea of Jantelagen helps explain why – and offers visitors a key to decoding Swedish culture.
Lonely Planet
These beautiful cemeteries bring together history, architecture and landscape in spaces designed for remembrance and reflection.
Lonely Planet
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Afar
With farm stays, flea markets, and pristine nature reserves, a road trip around Gotland offers the ideal sunny escape.
The Guardian
From a 500-year-old inn in the Italian Dolomites to a log cabin in Finland’s lake district, these boltholes offer a tranquil and restorative getaway Continue reading...
The Guardian
Söderåsen national park is one of Europe’s largest protected broadleaf woods, offering wild swimming, spectacular hiking trails and an inspiring story of regeneration From the bus window, the ridge looks like a giant slumbering beast stretched deep green across the flat farmland. “It feels alive,” I say to the woman beside me. “Yes,” she answers. “It is where you would run for safety, don’t you…
The Guardian
Small boats and kayaks connect the sparse communities and flourishing wildlife living on the thousands of islets on the Baltic coast At 5am on Arkösund bay, it is so light it could be midday. I slip out of the pretty clapboard Arkösunds hotell , opened in 1895, as a small boat putters into the Baltic Sea, the sun sparkling on its calm waters. A wooden boardwalk invites me on to a string of tiny…
Afar
Climbing a 396-step metal staircase bolted to the side of an extinct volcanic crater in Iceland, I thought about how underrated many of Europe’s national parks are. There were no crowds nor viewpoints ...
The Guardian
Share a tip on your favourite mountain or lakeside summer break in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Europe’s lakes and mountains have seen a huge surge in summer tourism in recent years, as holidaymakers look for alternatives to the crowded coastal resorts of the Med. Whether it’s a walking holiday in the Tirol, a lakeside cabin stay in Scandinavia, or a spectacular tra…
Lonely Planet
Nothing gives you that inner glow like a sauna followed by a cold plunge. Here are the best sauna experiences in the Nordics.
Afar
From Borneo to the Amalfi Coast, these USTOA tour operators handle the logistics, planning, and local connections so travelers can focus on the experience. Some trips only come around once in a ...
Atlas Obscura
[ NOTE TO THE EDITOR: If this entry is published, please correct the geo header by replacing 'Centrala Staden' ('City Center') with ' Lund ' so that the place is properly included in the destination guide . ] - - - In the crypt of Lund Cathedral, two stone columns stand apart from the rest. A standing male figure grips one, arms wrapped around the stone as though trying to keep it in place. Aga…
National Geographic
Whether you’re cracking crayfish at a Swedish summer party, foraging in Alpine meadows or plucking grapes in a Portuguese grove, immersive food tours offer a fascinating insight into local culinary ...
National Geographic
Whether they’re celebrating sardines, spicy sausage, plums or pickles, these events bring communities together with local food, traditional drinks and rich culinary cultures.
The Guardian
From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips • Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher If you have a head for heights, then you can “walk with the gods” on the Sentiero degli Dei . It’s cut into the vertiginous hillside high above the Amalfi coast, offering heavenly views all the way to Cap…
The Guardian
I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countries It’s midnight, in June. Powder pink and dark grey clouds drift across a pallid sky, the palette reflecting in the motionless water of Lake Inari. Islets of pine and just-budding birch create pools of distorted shade close to the horizon of this 420 sq mile…
Outside
The nation’s famous public access law allows anyone to explore the wilderness—and that includes a network of more than 200 historic cottages where you can stay for the night at no cost. Here's how to find these secret shelters in the Swedish wild.
Condé Nast Traveler
From villas on the Amalfi Coast to historic inns at the Jersey Shore, these one-of-a-kind properties are getting us excited for the sunshiny months ahead.
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Plus, Austrian chalets, Irish castles, and more dreamy rentals.
Atlas Obscura
Tucked into the quiet landscape of Gotland, the ruins of Gann Church tell a story of community ambition, changing fortunes, and the beauty of crumbling stone. Originally built in the 1200s—back when the local farms were thriving—Gann Church was a collective effort. Several farms banded together to build this solid little house of worship, complete with choir, nave, and tower. It was, by all acc…
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This was once a hub of hard labour, covered in limestone dust, but has now become one of Gotland's most unexpectedly picturesque swimming holes. Then the island still relied on limestone quarries, this industrial complex was central. Today you no longer come across rock drills and wheelbarrows, but will definately stumple across a colourful floatie or flip-flop. Over the years, a team consistin…
Atlas Obscura
Ekebol's Cave is a manmade cave constructed in the late 1800s by the owner of the Baldersnäs mansion, located nearby. It was originally built as a party venue, and many wild Midsummer celebrations took place here. In 1868, King Karl XV visited Baldersnäs to inaugurate the Dalsland Canal. During his visit, he hosted a grand party in the cave. In 1956 the cave was bought and started serving as a…
Condé Nast Traveler
Surrounded by snow-capped cathedrals and wooden chalets, these Christmas markets in Europe are as festive as it gets.
The New York Times
From Botswana to Sweden and from Tennessee to Italy, these accommodations make the dream of sylvan slumber come true.
National Geographic
As our planet makes its annual circuit around the sun, parts of the globe experience dramatic seasonal swings thanks to the tilt of Earth’s axis. Between April and September, the northern hemisphere ...
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