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Great tastes of Sweden

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:13:21 +0000

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Sweden has attained an international reputation for culinary excellence in recent years and standards are high at all levels.Emphasis is placed on high-quality natural ingredients – notably fresh, pickled and smoked seafood (particularly herring, crayfish, salmon and eel) and game meats such as elk and reindeer. The famous Swedish smörgåsbord is rather less common these days, but most hotels offer a smörgåsbord-style breakfast and if you are in Sweden during the weeks before Christmas you may wish to sample the traditional “julbord” (Christmas buffet).

Today´s multicultural society has also resulted in a wide variety of ethnic restaurants and an exciting “crossover” style in which traditional Swedish dishes are reinvented with new foreign influences.

You will also find all the usual fast-food outlets and pizzerias, and if you are after a good value and tasty snack, you´re never far from a hot-dog stand selling the popular “varmkorv”.

A “Dagens rätt” (dish of the day) is available in most restaurants at lunchtime, which is served from about 11am to 2pm.

There are plenty of cafés and cafeterias for lighter snack.

Source: Visitsweden.com

Hire a Babysitter during your stay in Stockholm

Morgane — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:45:34 +0000

Are You dreaming of dinner on your own…
Explore wonderful Stockholm or go shopping all by yourself – while we take the children to visit “Pippi Longstocking” or meet the animals at “Skansen”, before we read them a bed time story and tuck them in.

A Babysitter is what you need!

Swedish smörgåsbord

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:25:04 +0000

Smörgåsbord is a typical Swedish thing and can be translated to “Sandwich table.” It’s a buffet type of eating where you can choose from many different dishes and eat as much as you want. A traditional Swedish smörgåsbord consists of both cold and warm dishes; bread, cheese, butter, herring, salmon, meatballs, cold cuts and much more. Even though there’s no desserts on a smorgasbord, you will not be disappointed, I promise you.

The smörgåsbord became popular in Sweden in the 17th century and got internationally known during the New York World’s Fair in 1939.

If you want to attend a smörgåsboard, there are a lot of places to go to, many of them situated on the countryside. Just ask anyone and I guarantee they will help you to the nearest smöregåsbord!

Eat “smörgåsbord” at these selected locations
Margretetorps gästgifvaregård in Hjärnarp
Grand Hotel in Stockholm

The Royal Family of Sweden

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:59:05 +0000

The Royal Family of Sweden is very popular among Swedes and liked by everyone. They consists of King Carl XVI Gustaf, born 1946, Queen Silvia, born 1943, Crown Princess Victoria, born 1977, Prince Carl Philip, born 1979, and Princess Madeleine, born 1982.

If you want to meet them, check out the Royal Family’s calender on their homepage and see what events and happenings the will attend.

Find a place to stay in Stockholm during The Royal Wedding in Sweden (June 19, 2010).

For inspiration on what do in Sweden, please visit Days of our Blogs – A walk in the Park!

Tradition: The National day of Sweden, June 6

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:45:24 +0000

The National day of Sweden is being held in Sweden on June 6 every year. The day became a public holiday in 2005 that led to an increased interest in celebrating.

If you’re visiting Stockholm you can celebrate with the Royal Family at a ceremony at Skansen. Otherwise enjoy the day companied by friends and family eating a “Nationaldagsbakelse”, a pastry composed only for celebrating this day.

All you really need to know about Sweden

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:42:32 +0000

Welcome,
On this site you will find accommodation in private homes, Bed and Breakfast and rentals all over Sweden.

Sweden, the land of the midnight sun, the land of the thousand lakes and Vikings, Nobel Price, Greta Garbo, ABBA, IKEA, H & M and Smorgasbords is a land worth to discover.

Here are a few links to our friends that might be useful.

Is this your first visit? Here you’ll find everything worth knowing about Sweden (visitsweden.com).

Driving around, starting from the south? Skåne as we say is sometimes written Skane or Scania in English.

Malmö
You are sure to visit Malmö a city with a lot of action, restaurants, culture and festivals.

“Malmö is fabulous for shopping with numerous large department stores and shopping centres plus smaller and exclusive boutiques within walking distance of each other in the centre of the city. “Here is help to make the most out of you stay.

Kristianstad
“Situated in the north eastern part of Skåne, Kristianstad is a city that prides itself in its ability to offer a rich mix of contemporary activities and attractions, while simultaneously embracing its unique history.” Have a look!

Kalmar
Kalmar is one of the oldest cities in Sweden, and once upon a time it was the third largest city in the country. Around each corner traces of the historical past, from the Stone Age to the Period of Great Power, await the visitor. In Kalmar and the surrounding area there is something for everyone! Sun, swimming, culture, sports and entertainment

Stockholm – Venice of the north.

“Stockholm, as a city, is over 700 years old and spreads across 14 islands as it faces proudly out to the Baltic Sea. You can get to just about all of Stockholm’s many wondrous sites on foot, which is the perfect way to see the city. You can also take a boat trip that will give you a different facet of Scandinavia’s largest and probably most beautiful city.” Where to go, what to see and what to do? Read more about it!

Öland “The island of sun and wind”
A trip to Öland is always a memorable experience no matter what time of the year it takes place. The arrival of spring with birds and word-class nature experience, yea, as we said, that is something that has to be experienced. Summer is unsurpassable with abundant hours of sunshine and days to idle away as you see fit. Then there´s our long and warm autumn with the Harvest Festival and all the gustatory delights the table has to offer.”

Göteborg
Sweden’s gateway to the west. “Sweden’s second city, was founded in 1621 by the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus II. Over the years the city has consistently retained its international character. Shipping and trade dominated the industry in Göteborg for a long time and the city became the centre for the East India trade.”
Welcome to Gothenburg

Örebro
You find Örebro in central Sweden, two hours drive from Stockholm, three from Gothenburg and four hours from Oslo (Norway). Tourists coming to Örebro surely wont miss the large castle in center of town. It is of medival origin and is open to the general public offering art, music, food, exhibitions and guided tours.

Örebro is also famous for its lush city park (Stadsparken) that stretches over 19 acres. Enjoy all the flowers in various arrangements in Örebro City Garden, stroll against Svartån and visit the open-air museum Wadköping that feature selected hundred years old buildings from Örebro and its surroundings.

Swedish cuisine, fish & seafood

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:53:14 +0000

Swedes love food, especially home made, traditional Swedish courses. Sweden is famous for its delicious fish and seafood dishes, such as fried Baltic herring, Toast Skagen, “Gravad” salmon among others. Be sure to try the Swedish cuisine when you’re visiting, there is more to it than meatballs!

PS. Don’t forget finishing it up with a cold shot of snaps!

Fried Baltic herring

Toas Skagen

Herring plate

Gravad salmon

Snaps

Photo: Pål Allan / www.imagebank.sweden.se

The law of Jante

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:51:34 +0000

The law of Jante was written down in the novel “A Fugitive Crosses his Tracks”, by Aksel Sandemose in 1933. The law consists of Ten Commandments and can be summed up in the statement: “Don’t think you’re anyone special or that you’re better than us.” This mentality had existed for along time but Sandemose put a name on it, The Law o Jante. It describes a way of thinking which had formed Swedes during several decades and is still in the back of the head of many Swedes.

Allemansrätten, the Right of Public Access

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:35 +0000

Sweden has an unique thing called Allemansrätten, the Right of Public Access, that allows you to enjoy the countryside with no limits.
You can wander freely on meadows, cycle or whatever on other peoples land, as long as you don’t disturb and destroy.
You are free to boat and camp, as long as you show respect.
You may NOT enter a hedged or fenced area, that’s private. But otherwise, go ahead and enjoy the best sides of Sweden.
Photo: www.imagebank.sweden.se © Håkan Vargas S / Swedish Travel & Tourism Council

The Ericsson Globe

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:29:31 +0000

Ericsson Globe is a big arena in Stockholm. It got its name after the Swedish cell phone company Sony Ericsson and is the largest globe shaped building in the world. The Ericsson Globe has been the arena for some big events including MTV music award, Eurovision song contest, Hockey World Championship, and several big concerts by artists like Paul McCartney, Britney Spears, Kiss and Iron maiden.
There are several VIP-lounges, restaurants and has place for an audience of 14000 people.

The Ericsson Globe
Globentorget 2, Stockholm
View map.

www.globearenas.se