sweden
Swedish village ‘Fucke’ wants to change its name, and you can see why
Some places’ names are beautiful, and some have a unique identity. Then, there are places with weird names, such as Fucke, which can be embarrassing for those residing there! Well, you read that ... more
Swedish city dumps ‘chicken poop’ in park to discourage people from gathering
Nations around the world have adopted various strict measures to manage lockdowns, imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19. While some countries resorted to stringent laws, others used fines and c... more
This Swedish hotel melts into the river every spring
The world of hospitality has been once more graced with the touch of cold, as Sweden’s iconic Icehotel opens its doors for visitors. The hotel is known to regenerate every year during the winter ... more
Festival
Kiruna Snow Festival
While everyone else ponders their new year’s detox plans, the inhabitants of Kiruna dispel the post-Christmas gloom and make the most of their few daily sunlit hours with a magnificent celebratio... more
You can buy a stunning Swedish spa village for $7 million
This piece of news is just the thing for you if you have always been fascinated by the concept of sustainable societies and utopia, much like Auroville closer home. This one comes from Sweden, wh... more
Dining in the middle of nowhere can be the new normal, and this restaurant leads the way
If you are afraid of booking a table in a restaurant due to COVID-19 pandemic, how about dining in the middle of nowhere? Well, this Swedish restaurant, aptly named Nowhere, has come up with a un... more
This Swedish Film Festival is offering seven days stay to one movie buff on a remote island
Sweden's famous Göteborg Film Festival is giving people a unique experience by offering a weeklong stay on a remote island and just watching movies. The film fest under its Isolated Cinema experi... more
Camping
Camping in the Swedish Archipelago
It’s mid-July and the summer solstice has just passed its apex, though judging by yet another stifling night in London, this hasn't appeared to quell the temperatures much. The feeble desk fan in... more
This pay-as-you-like, single table-chair restaurant will serve only one guest in a day
In Sweden, there is one restaurant that has come out with an out-of-the-box concept of single person dining, in line with the concept of social distancing.
If you want to take isolation to a new level, this entire village is up for sale
Amid the Coronavirus scare, travel restrictions and social distancing has become the new norm. However, with time, lockdowns are being eased, whereas many countries are also opening up the border... more
