5 Dec 2025
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Stockholm just got quite a bit sweeter – Malmö Chokladfabrik set up shop

Malmö Chokladfabrik, the award-winning, allergy-friendly and sustainably-minded chocolate maker, has opened its first shop in the capital, and it’s already making our hearts melt faster than a chocolate bar in the scorching sun. Malmö Chokladfabrik carries a legacy stretching back to the 19th century Mazetti chocolate factory in Malmö. The current company is the modern […]

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Shockholm’s 15th Halloween celebration takes over Sergels Torg

Our friends at Shockholm have been making the streets of Stockholm more spooktacular for 15 years now! This year, Scandinavia’s largest Halloween parade pulled a big crowd to Sergels Torg, with many of those in attendance serving killer looks for the parade and the costume contest. People gathered at the square for a welcome from […]

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Join the Halloween celebrations at Shockholm on 31st Oct

Shockholm, the largest Halloween parade in the Nordics, is celebrating it’s 15th year on Friday the 31st October at Sergels Torg. The square is set to transform into a gathering place for ghosts, monsters and other fantastical creatures. Who’s coming? Shockholm’s pre-party at Hard Rock Cafe gave us some sneak peeks of what to expect […]

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Chasing the Northern Lights in Stockholm

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are one of nature’s most mesmerising displays—a dance of green, purple and pink across the night sky. While many people think you have to travel to the far north of Sweden to see them, Stockholm occasionally offers its own chance to witness this breathtaking phenomenon. With the right timing, […]

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Autumn Alive: Unmissable Events in Stockholm (Sep–Nov 2025)

As Stockholm shifts into its iconic autumn palette, the city springs to life with music, theatre, art, dance, and more. Here’s your curated guide to the season’s most compelling happenings across the capital — perfect for locals and visitors alike. Music & Concerts Sonora Santanera –12 September – Södra TeaternMexico’s legendary orchestra brings a night […]

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Stockholm Pride 2025: A Celebration to Remember

Photographer: Vladimir Perez-Vallejos From July 28 to August 2, 2025, Stockholm transformed into a buzzing epicentre of creativity, activism, and unity. With its theme One Story, One Future, this year’s Stockholm Pride was not only the largest LGBTQ+ festival in the Nordics – it was an unforgettable blend of joy, visibility, and cultural depth Standout Events […]

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Stockholm – A City That Whispered to My Soul

Text and pictures: Vijay Koul I was born in Kashmir, India, where I spent my childhood surrounded by the poetic beauty of mountains, lakes, and valleys. Landscapes that shaped my deep connection with nature. After migrating to Australia three decades ago, I’ve been fortunate to visit many beautiful cities around the world. Stockholm had always […]

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The Christening of Little Princess Ines

On their 10th wedding anniversary on June 13th, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden marked another very special milestone with the christening of their now five month old daughter. The little princess was named Ines Marie Lilian Silvia at the ceremony held in the Royal Chapel of the Drottningholm Palace. Princess Ines wore […]

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Crown Princess Victoria celebrates her name day in style

On March 12th Crown Princess Victoria celebrated her name day at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. This year’s celebration was notably different, as the Crown Princess attended the ceremony for the first time in military uniform. This is reflecting her recent promotion to the rank of second lieutenant. The ceremony featured an honor guard and […]

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Formex January 2025: A Celebration of Design and Innovation

Photography by: Vladimir Perez Vallejos The first Formex trade fair of 2025 held from January 17th to 19th at the Stockholm Exhibition and Congress Centre, has once again proven to be the Nordic region’s premier trade fair for interior design and innovation. The event brought together professionals, design enthusiasts, and emerging talents, making it a […]

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