Where narrow streets meet open minds, Sweden’s cities abound in history, culture and supercool contemporariness, but their wide open nature is also spellbinding.
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Up all night
Swedish Lapland, Sweden
Long known to the world’s gnarliest skiers and snowboarders for its massive snowfalls, laidback heliskiing scene and an...
Pioneers of the West
Gothenburg, Sweden
With their egalitarian approach to progress and insistence on doing the right thing, the inhabitants of one city...
Johan Buskqvist &
Marcel van der Eng
Ladfabriken, Sweden
What does it take to create the perfect guesthouse? That’s the million Krona question, and now, thanks to...
Winter’s tale
Gothenburg, Sweden
The cold, quiet Gothenburg winter gives Martin Perry much room for contemplation and an opportunity to explore West...
Water boy
Stockholm, Sweden
OutThere Creative Director Martin Perry has a wet dream in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, kayaking around the...
Beneath the surface
Stockholm, Sweden
Going beneath the surface of Stockholm’s public art scene, Uwern Jong takes a ride on the Swedish capital’s...
Come to light
Swedish Lapland, Sweden
When in the northern reaches of Swedish Lapland, it’s no easy task resisting the spell of the Arctic...
Fika date
Stockholm, Sweden
In his beloved Stockholm, Uwern Jong takes time out of his sight-seeing itinerary to sit down and enjoy...
Sweden hotel and resort reviews
Niehku Mountain Villa
Swedish Lapland, Sweden
It was only a matter of time before the once resolutely no-frills resort of Riksgränsen went upmarket, and...
Hotel Diplomat
Stockholm, Sweden
Despite being in a city that’s not short of fine, five-star hotels, the Hotel Diplomat, Stockholm stands out...
Hotel Rival
Stockholm, Sweden
We knew that we were in a city obsessed with ABBA when we looked up from our bed...
Hotel Skeppsholmen
Stockholm, Sweden
As unique and original heritage hotels go, the Hotel Skeppsholmen in Stockholm is pretty special. It’s a romantic,...
Ett Hem
Stockholm, Sweden
Since it emerged on the Stockholm hospitality scene, Ett Hem has become known as the top-dog when it comes...
At Six
Stockholm, Sweden
We had the pleasure of visiting At Six, Stockholm just two weeks into its fanfare opening in the...
Nobis
Stockholm, Sweden
When it comes to Stockholm style and sophistication, the Nobis Stockholm has it all. It’s a fusion of...
Berns
Stockholm, Sweden
Ask any Stockholm local about this palatial yet fun-loving address overlooking the Nybroviken waterfront and they’ll happily reminisce...
Haymarket by Scandic
Stockholm, Sweden
Set in an imposing art deco landmark in Hörtorget, in what was once an illustrious department store known...
Miss Clara
Stockholm, Sweden
We love storied properties, which is why we loved Miss Clara, Stockholm. Set in an old girls school,...
Hotel Hasselbacken
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm’s “green lung” of Royal Djurgården is home to a historic hotel, the Hasselbacken. Perched on a hill,...
Nordic Light
Stockholm, Sweden
This Vasaplan hotel, right next to where the Stockholm Arlanda Express train drops off, has long been known...
Nääs Fabriker
Tollered, Sweden
Just a swift 30-minute drive from Gothenburg, in West Sweden, this vast cotton mill turned hotel with a...
Hotel Kungsträdgården
Stockholm, Sweden
Like something out of a Gustavian dream, Hotel Kungsträdgården, Stockholm is a charming boutique property located in the...
Hellsten Glashus
Stockholm, Sweden
To simply call the location of this eclectic Stockholm hotel good would be an understatement like no other....
Upper House
Gothenburg, Sweden
From the moment we checked into our spacious five-star accommodation on the 21st floor of Gothenburg’s tallest buildings,...
Clarion Hotel Sign
Stockholm, Sweden
Drag your designer trolley-bag a few minutes from where the Arlanda Express drops off in the city centre...
HOBO
Stockholm, Sweden
In a city of old-architecture and fancy over-the-top hotels, HOBO bucks the trend. A breath of fresh air,...
Ladfabriken, Bohuslan, Sweden
It’s hard to think of what more you could want from a guest house that Lådfabriken doesn’t already...
Avalon Hotel, Gothenburg, Sweden
We’ve never stayed at a certified ‘Feng Shui’ hotel before and actually we still aren’t altogether sure what...
Hotel Bellora, Gothenburg, Sweden
Fun, friendly and convenient are the three biggest take aways from our stay here at the Bellora. This...
Icehotel, Jukkasjarvi, Sweden
Watching the Aurora Borealis perform its majestic dance across the sky is an awe-inducing experience we will never...