Scandinavia is known for its innovative design, but hoteliers in Sweden know how to take things one step further. First it was the original Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, then the Jumbo Hostel inside a decommissioned jet at Arlanda Airport. Now it’s Treehotel, which opened in the small northern town of Harads last July. If you’ve ever wanted to sleep in comfort high among the treetops, Treehotel is your chance. Located …Read the Rest
Nordic Corner
Conservation and sustainable development in Sweden’s Kosterhavet National Park: A conversation with park director Anders Tysklind
Off the west coast of Sweden, not far from the Norwegian border, lies Kosterhavet National Park, the country’s first marine …Read the Rest
Exploring Sweden’s Koster Islands
This summer I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Koster Islands off the west coast of Sweden. My article …Read the Rest
Music on the rocks: Geilo, Norway’s IceMusic festival kicks off Thursday
I’ve heard about ice hotels, ice bars, even ice movie screens, but this is a first for me: a music …Read the Rest
Gränna: Sweden’s Candyland
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then the small town of Gränna, Sweden, may be your idea of heaven. Tucked …Read the Rest
St. Lucia Day, Seattle style
Having grown up bilingual and bicultural, I’ve always felt equally at home in both my countries, the U.S. and Sweden. …Read the Rest
Featured Photo: Boat at Smögen, west coast of Sweden
This summer I spent a month in Sweden, reconnecting with family and friends and just enjoying being back in a …Read the Rest
Christmas at Tivoli
Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gardens is once again geared up for the holidays, with lights, entertainment, shopping, and winter fun for …Read the Rest
Winter deals to Scandinavia from U.S. on SAS
SAS has announced a winter sale on fares from 60 U.S. cities to destinations throughout Scandinavia and beyond. Tickets must …Read the Rest
A Swedish Disney Christmas
Real Scandinavia is on hiatus over the holidays, but here’s a great article from Slate about one of Sweden’s more …Read the Rest
St. Lucia traditions in Sweden
Today, December 13, is one of the most famous of all Swedish celebrations: St. Lucia Day, a festival of light …Read the Rest





