22 Dec 2024
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English speaking Churches in Sweden – UPDATED

Looking for a church in Sweden? YLC knows where to go! Need to find a church in Sweden? Not just any church, but a church where the pastor or priest speaks English. Maybe you want to find a place of worship that makes you feel at home, offers a great international community or where you […]

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Celebrate Spring with a Nature Hike in Stockholm

Tourism in Sweden is booming with nature being one of the biggest drawcards according to Ewa Lagerqvist, CEO of Visit Sweden. One of the most popular destinations in Sweden is without a doubt Stockholm, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Not only is the city known for its impressive architecture […]

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Community Featured

In Pictures: Climate Strike with Greta Thunberg

Just as Greta Thunberg has received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, the movement she has inspired is gaining even more momentum. The Global Strike for Future was held in more than a 100 countries in almost 2000 cities on 15th March. In Stockholm, Greta led a march from Sergels Torg to Mynttorget, where […]

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Community Cricket Sports and Fitness

WANTED! More girls to play Cricket in Stockholm

SACS Cricket has been the driving force behind girls’ cricket in Stockholm since they started with the girls’/women’s team a few years back. They are eager to see more girls try the sport out, so we went to an indoor training session to see for ourselves. Over the last few years cricket has grown rapidly […]

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Community Courses in English Featured Health Yoga Your New City

Your ultimate Stockholm guide to Yoga in English

If like me you landed one day in Stockholm and wanted to resume your Yoga practice, but didn’t know where to go, here is what I hope can be your ultimate guide to carrying on your practice in good hands and …in English – yes ! How many of you felt too shy to walk to […]

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Dining out Health Tourist Information Your New City

Staying Safe With Food Allergies in Stockholm’s Restaurants

In Western countries, food allergies affect 8% of children and 2% of adults, according to Core. Some of the most common food allergies in Sweden are hazelnuts (between 12 and 15%), lactose (between 4 and 10%), and gluten (3%). Meanwhile, tree nuts, fruit, and carrots all rank highly, too. Food allergies commonly cause wheezing, hives, […]

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Community Essentials Lifestyle Outdoor Activities Sports and Fitness Your New City

Social Sweating in Sweden

The Swedes work out more than anyone else in the European Union. It is true that people in Scandinavian countries are known for their healthy lifestyles, but seven out of ten people living in Sweden work out on a weekly basis. This healthy lifestyle is contagious and if you are living in Stockholm, there are many options […]

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Community Friday Playlist Music

YLC’s Stockholm Christmas Playlist 2018

It’s high time to bring out the Christmas tunes, so we give you the latest edition of our ultimate Stockholm Christmas playlist with some pretty excellent Swedish artists who have all put their wonderful voices on some sweet Christmas tunes. This year’s Christmas playlist has to start off with YLC favorite Janice, who has come out with a soulful […]

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Community Expat Traditions Galleries

Postcards from Christmas

Christmas is finally around the corner. Usually at this time of the year there’s snow outside, it’s cold and dark… Unfortunately this year we’ve just had the darkness and the cold, so it’s time to bring out all the ornaments, candles and lights to brighten up our time in the dark. For my Christmas decoration […]

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Community Videos What's on: Stockholm

Stockholm Under the Christmas Lights

There are 1,000,000 led lights shining bright over the streets of Stockholm this year. Feel the holiday season’s spirit at the 40 different sites, among them streets and squares that have been decorated with Christmas motifs – all the way from Sergels torg, through Brunkebergs torg, to Norrbro, Kungsträdgården and more! The Christmas lights are […]

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