Swedish wedding traditions: customs and culture
In part 2 of our three part series on Swedish wedding traditions, we examine the most typical Swedish wedding customs and talk with insiders about what characterizes weddings in Sweden…
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Celebrate Sweden’s National Day
- by Karen Lundquist
- 2 Jun 2020
Even though the celebration of Sweden’s national day on June 6 only became an official public holiday in 2005 it has now become one of Sweden’s most anticipated holidays and days of celebration. Although this year the celebrations may be a little bit dampened due to the need of staying away from large gatherings, there are […]
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Virtual Tour – The Drama at Norrmalmstorg
- by Jessica Dölling Gripberg
- 29 Apr 2020
The story behind a dramatic happening in Stockholm that would later on give the world a new psychological phrase – The Stockholm Syndrome. Also see inside one of Stockholm’s beautiful hotel lobbies “Nobis Hotel”.
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YLC’s Tips To Save You From Accommodation Scams in Stockholm
- by Karen Lundquist
- 22 Apr 2020
Finding accommodation in Stockholm is not an easy task. It can actually feel kind of overwhelming. It is not like in many other countries, where people just rent out their properties and you can easily find them on web listings… Oh no! Not in Sweden. Plus you’ll find people who are ready to take advantage […]
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Virtual Tour – Skeppsholmen and Kungsträdgården
- by Jessica Dölling Gripberg
- 17 Apr 2020
A walk from the island of Skeppsholmen and visiting Kungsträdgården with the cherry trees in full bloom.
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Virtual Tour – Nybroplan and the Raoul Wallenberg Square
- by Jessica Dölling Gripberg
- 12 Apr 2020
A short history about Raoul Wallenberg and his deeds during the II World War. The Synagogue and the monuments commemorating Raoul Wallenberg.
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Stockholm Virtual Tour 1 – The New Bridge
- by Jessica Dölling Gripberg
- 8 Apr 2020
On the 11 of March Stockholm’s newest bridge, linking Södermalm and Gamla Stan, arrived onboard a ship all the way from China. It was delayed by nearly a month due to storms in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the 5th bridge since the original bridge that was built during Queen Christina’s era in 1642.
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Why Stockholm is a Fantastic City For Geeks
- by Sally Perkins
- 7 Apr 2020
Stockholm has long been known for its attitude of acceptance. No matter who you are or where you come from, there is something in the city for you. There is a big movie culture, with particular interest in indie films, sci-fi and fantasy. Sweden’s history is steeped in folklore and the incredible legends and characters […]
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Support Your Local Restaurant
- by YLC Stockholm
- 20 Mar 2020
With people being quarantined in their houses and advised to avoid being in places with large crowds, plenty of local businesses are being seriously affected by the lack of customers and visitors, with restaurants being among the most affected. Restaurants, especially in the city, are normally flooded at lunch time by workers and tourists. But […]
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Raggare’s Role in Stockholm’s Classic Car Scene
- by Sally Perkins
- 13 Mar 2020
Roughly 5,000 classic American cars are imported into Sweden every year. Most often, they are bought by car lovers who have an affinity for a period in the 1950s and 60s when full-bodied, colorful, powerful vehicles were mass-produced by American automakers. Sweden didn’t follow this trend, which is one reason that explains the existence of raggare, a popular Swedish […]