Valborg: the Lowdown on Sweden’s Bonfire Night
There is nothing says Spring in Sweden better than good old bonfire and a men’s choir!
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Bonfire, bevvies and…choirs? Stockholmers explain Valborg
- by YLC Stockholm
- 26 Apr 2014
With the city’s favourite Spring ritual coming up in just a couple of days – we took to the streets to find out from the horse’s mouth just what this Valborg malarkey is all about!
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Cycle the City: Stockholm Bike Rentals
- by YLC Stockholm
- 14 Apr 2014
If you’re interested in bike tours of Stockholm or you’re looking for short term bike rental, then Stockholm city bikes could be the perfect solution for you. Above all, it’s a great way to see the city, get fit and save some money on petrol or public transport!
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Travel the City: the YLC guide to public transport
- by YLC Stockholm
- 9 Apr 2014
Whether you want to travel by train, bus or even boat – Stockholm’s public transport covers most of the city and its environs. However, for those feeling lost in the jungle of options – or just curious as to what the city offers – check out the YLC guide to Stockholm’s public transport system! The […]
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Stockholm Cathedral: Bach and the Baroque
- by Danny Chapman
- 28 Mar 2014
Somewhat understated on the outside, Stockholm’s cathedral comes to life with concert recitals, allowing for prolonged marvelling at the over the top interior fittings. YLC’s Danny Chapman visited the Cathedral and brought back his impressions.
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YLC Review: Museum of Ethnography
- by Ting Yiu
- 20 Mar 2014
Baby rhinocerous skins, Buddhist statues, flutes of human femur…oh my! Rainy day and Indiana Jones wants to play? YLC headed to the Museum of Ethnography…
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Indie Stockholm: Top 4 Södermalm Venues
- by Arianna
- 7 Mar 2014
Where should you go to listen to some new tunes, while sipping a good öl? Which are the places with THE right music and THE right atmosphere? We know – and we aren’t afraid to share it with you!
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Introducing: The Swedish Royal Family
- by Solveig Rundquist
- 6 Mar 2014
If you live in Sweden, chances are you’ve wondered a thing or two about its royal family. Who are they exactly? What do they do? Why is their last name French? Ask no more, the royal we of YLC present the Who’s Who of Swedish Royalty!
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What’s On and Where to Go: March
- by Danny Chapman
- 1 Mar 2014
Shows, fairs, dance performances, festivals and cultural parties; YLC’s Danny Chapman has gone all in to give you THE BEST of what the city has to offer in March!
Sports and Fitness
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Something for the Weekend: Vasaloppet
- by YLC Stockholm
- 28 Feb 2014
YLC’s Judi Lembke has the lowdown on Sunday’s main event; Sweden’s biggest, baddest ski race, where thousands of participants take to their skis to follow in the footsteps of an ancient king. Ah, yes, Vasaloppet, where thousands upon thousands of Swedes, along with people from all over the world, jump on their skis to race […]