Sweden’s West Coast: 13 Awesome Places to Visit

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The saying goes “West coast, best coast” and that might be true when it comes to Sweden’s west coast. With beautiful cities like Gothenburg, Malmö and the archipelagos, Sweden’s West Coast has plenty to offer. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or live nearby and are looking for a new weekend trip on the west coast … Read more

Is Stockholm bike friendly?

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Just like many cities in Scandinavia, Stockholm is very bike friendly. While getting around on two wheels might not be quite as common as it is in Copenhagen and other Danish cities, you’ll still see plenty of bike lanes and people cycling as you visit Stockholm. This is great news if you’re someone like me … Read more

Where to find bike rental in Stockholm

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Renting a bike in Stockholm is definitely one of the best ways to get around (besides checking out the super cool metro stations) if you’re visiting the city. While you can enjoy walks around Stockholm too, renting a bike allows you to cover more distance in a shorter amount of time while enjoying the city … Read more

The most beautiful places in Sweden to visit

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Sweden is one of our favourite countries in the world. There’s a reason we moved here after searching for a country to live in for almost 1.5 years! There are just so many beautiful places to visit in Sweden. And that’s true whether you’re someone who likes cities more than nature, or nature more than … Read more

Where to find the best saunas in Stockholm

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There are so many beautiful saunas in Stockholm Sweden that knowing which one to visit is tricky (though I’ve had fun testing them out!). Saunas in Sweden are known as ‘bastu’ and you can find them everywhere — in gyms, yoga studios, swimming pools, fancy spas, and ski hills. Sauna-going is a regular activity for … Read more

Kungsleden Trail Sweden

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The Kungsleden Trail in Sweden, known as the “King’s Trail,” is the most popular backpacking trip in Sweden. This trail runs through some of the most wild areas in Europe in Swedish Lapland and is stunning! The full trail stretches for 450 km and takes most people about a month to complete from Abisko to … Read more

The 14 Best Sweden National Parks You NEED to Visit

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Sweden is known for its beautiful outdoors and that’s why we at Outdoor Sweden ended up creating this website where you can get to explore the nature in Sweden more deeply. One of the best places to experience Sweden’s nature is in its 30 National Parks! Did you know that Sweden was the first country … Read more

15 Best beaches near Stockholm

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Stockholm is one of the best destinations in Sweden if you love being around water. There are many islands in Sweden and Stockholm is situated over 14 of them! That means there are tonnes of bathing places and even some beautiful beaches near Stockholm where you can lie back and relax with a book, enjoy … Read more