25 Dec 2024
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The quiet side of Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan is undeniably one of the most attractive parts of Stockholm, but the most touristy, too. Is there a way to see the old town and dodge the hordes? Katharine Trigarszky offers her tips for how to enjoy it while avoiding the crowds. There’s one thing you can say with certainty about Gamla Stan: […]

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Top 10 Nightclubs in Stockholm

A very well known fact about Swedes is that they do like a good party and when we say a good party, we don’t just mean a typical gather the friends and pay a visit to a hang-out in town. We mean a big fat EPIC party! Swedes wait all month long until payday weekend […]

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Why Are People Less Stocky in Stockholm?

Sweden’s national obesity rate is two percent lower than that of Sweden’s smaller communities. This means that large metropolises like Stockholm have thinner residents on average than rural Sweden. A number of factors contribute to this metro-rural obesity disparity, which can be observed not just in Sweden but in many other countries. Contrary to the […]

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Stockholm’s Top 6 Picnic Locations

As soon as the winter is over, Stockholmers head to the outdoors looking for a place in the sun for one of their most beloved activities, enjoying a good picnic. Stockholm offers an array of green areas where you can gather friends and family for a picnic, but you do need to know where to […]

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The Early Retirement Dream In Stockholm: Here’s Why It Works

While the debate is heating up on the financial independence/early retirement movement, officials in Sweden are reforming the pension system and successively raising the age of retirement to 64 years old by the year 2026. Currently, the earliest age of retirement is 61, but the average age of retirement stands at 64.5 years, according to official statistics. […]

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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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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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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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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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Co-working spaces in Stockholm – Your office in the city

Entrepreneurs and freelancers are making good use of the many co-working spaces in Stockholm. These inspiring spaces become not only their offices and meeting rooms, but also their social environments and their daily working spaces. If you’re starting a business in Stockhom and you have a budget of 3500kr to 6000kr a month, you can aim at renting your […]

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