Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Sweden”
Utklippan is Sweden’s southern most set of islands. I consists of a pair of islands named Norraskär and Södraskär. The islands are very low lying and there is a harbour in between them. The main feature of Utklippan is its lighthouse. The buildings on Södraskär are where the lighthouse keepers and their families lived from 1840 to 1972. There has …
Kristianopel is a small town right on the south eastern edge of the southern Swedish county of Blekinge. Kristianopel is quaint and beautiful. In the summer it has fragrant rambling roses, wandering tourists exploring, and boats bobbing in the harbour. There are beautiful wooden Swedish houses to look at, and some are quite ornate as they are old. Kristianopel was once …
Kungsleden is a stunning hiking trail in the north of Sweden. It is around 440km long in its entirety, but many people, like we did, choose a section of it to hike. Kungsleden runs from Abisko at the northern end, to Hemavan at the southern end. During the winter months it becomes a ski trail, impassable in walking boots. I was up here in the …
Långasjönäs Naturreservat is inland from the coast. This gives it a little more protection from the elements compared to the archipelago areas of Blekinge county in southern Sweden. It consists of around 10 lakes dotted around woodlands, making the scenery and landscape views very beautiful. The largest lake, Långasjönäs, has sandy beaches and beautiful clear waters making it the perfect …
Skånes Djurpark is in southern Sweden. If you are flying into Copenhagen for a break or holiday, it is only an hour’s drive over the bridge and into Sweden so it can be considered if you are in Sweden or Denmark. Skånes Djurpark is filled to the brim with lovely things to see and do, but in a very laid back, uncluttered …
Have you ever considered moving abroad? It is a huge decision whether you are following your dreams or moving for other reasons. Or are you just curious to see how others find it? I have put together a post about the pros and cons of moving abroad, making a balanced discussion both for and against. The Pros And Cons …
Almö is a beautiful nature reserve in the county of Blekinge, southern Sweden. You can really stretch your legs hiking the length of it for a few hours. Or you could just pitch up at one of its many fire pits and enjoy some stunning scenery while cooking on a camp fire. Almö naturreservat is a contrast of two halves. The northern part …
Lindö Udde is one of the most southern points in Blekinge county, southern Sweden, that you can reach by car. Hence you are treated to vast uninterrupted sea views and bird life. It is a smallish area, but is a great one to explore. There is a good hiking trail marked around the edge of the peninsula, along the stony shore, …
Gö naturreservat is situated in the southern Swedish county of Blekinge. It is one of our favourite places to spend a few hours or a whole day, whatever the season. We have been wild camping, cooked outdoors on some of the fire pits and baked cinnamon bread, hunted for geocaches, paddled in its shallows, and climbed up several of its trees. Gö is one of …
Sälen is the biggest ski resort in Scandinavia. We recently headed off for a SkiStar Sälen holiday, being able to experience skiing in the country we live in for the first time. We were not disappointed and had a fantastic time on our SkiStar Sälen holiday. This post discusses the facilities you can find on a SkiStar Sälen holiday. There are …
