19 May 2024
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Shockholm 2019 Highlights

Scandinavia’s largest Halloween event, the Shockholm parade took place for the 9th time now and brought out thousands of people joining in on the ghoulish fun. Creative performances took place on the stage at Kungsträdgården, including Bollywood dance, live music and acrobatics. After that the crowds joined in a world-first, when the parade actually split […]

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In Pictures: Charli XCX in Stockholm

Charli XCX brought the party to Berns in Stockholm as she made the Stockholm stop on her tour. Even though she was alone on stage, Charli’s explosive energy got the crowd going from the very beginning to the end of the show. She was constantly moving and still showing that punk rock energy we have […]

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UNMISSABLE Films at Stockholm International Film Festival 2019

It’s the time of year in Stockholm that we all love : The Film Festival is back and celebrating its 30th anniversary with a fantastic movie line-up. During 12 days there will be around 200 films from over 60 countries to watch right here in the capital of Scandinavia . The Festival is known for […]

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Album Review: Yngwie Malmsteen’s Blue Lightning

Yngwie Malmsteen is mostly known as a shredder by nature who is notorious for putting together pieces that seem like they were composed for the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Think Apocalyptica but with Malmsteen alone on his humble electric guitar instead of a cello quartet. Ever the virtuoso, it seems Malmsteen has decided to diversify his […]

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Celebrate Halloween with Shockholm

The most magnificent SHOCKHOLM returns for the 9th time on the 2nd of November. The biggest Halloween event in Scandinavia keeps growing for every year, attraching 7,000 participants last year. So make sure to join in on the scary fun. You can join the parade in your best Halloween costume or just come out and […]

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Featured Wine

Wines to match cozy Autumn days

Settling into the coziness of the season is maximised with the warmth of home and a nice glass of wine. During autumn we want warmer and more tender flavours that fill the palate with character. With this in mind, we have chosen a few classic and some exotic wines that will give you just that. […]

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The 30th Stockholm International Film Festival

Stockholm Film Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary by paying tribute to French cinema. The festival will open with Marriage Story by Noah Baumbach, with Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in the leading roles. This year’s Spotlight is “Mafia – organised crime” and it’s the festival’s most equal program to date, with 40 percent female directors. The festival will take place 6-17 November, screening 150 films from over 60 countries. […]

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5 key tips for the newcomer to Stockholm nightlife – UPDATED

Welcome to Stockholm city. Trendy, vibrant and buzzing with activity during the day. You will find a good balance between city living and nature and waterfronts. It is not just a beautiful city during the daytime – Stockholm also comes alive at night. So to get the most out of the nightlife experience, there are […]

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WHAT’S ON STOCKHOLM: October 2019

Crispy leaves rustle at our feet and the first fresher winds are announcing that winter is coming soon. Life starts retracting indoors, but not only homewards… This is also a time for indoor music and film festivals, dining out at cozy restaurants or attending fairs like the Baking and Chocolate Fair. Oh yes, this is also the time […]

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Dining out Wine

Unique Stockholm Restaurants With A Great Wine List

The wine culture in Sweden is expanding, especially with the increase of vineyards in Skåne in the south of the country. In fact, 42% of all alcohol sales in Sweden consist of wine, and this is very different from brännvin, the traditional Swedish drink that translates as burn-wine. You can of course buy wine from the state […]

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