Gothenburg Hugs Christmas
November 25, 2008 – Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city, home of Volvo and Hasselblad, embraces Christmas with a largesse that is unbecoming of Scandinavian’s somewhat reticent culture. It hugs everyone....
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Culture Breaks – Sweden
The stunning area of West Sweden offers a wonderful wilderness with rocky coastline, quaint fishing villages, important historical sites, magnificent castles, and as the jewel in its crown – there is Gothenburg – enchanting and...
Read MoreGardens of Gothenburg 2008
For three glorious months from June 28 until September 28, one of Northern Europe’s largest flower and garden exhibitions will present the best of Scandinavian and international garden design. Liseberg Park Four stunning but...
Read MoreCrusing Northern Europe
Expedition-style Cruises through the Gulf Of Bothnia, Exploring above the Arctic Circle, Including Lapland and Remote Islands, then Visiting the Cultural Capitals of Tallinn and St. Petersburg, Roundtrip From Helsinki. Maiden...
Read MoreSweden in January
January 22-27 Kiruna Snow Festival In the end of january each year the Snow festival takes place in Kiruna. During Wednesday to Saturday the Snow Sculpting Competion will be held. The competition this year have the status as...
Read MoreNews From Sweden
Diverse exhibitions, a regional event that opens artists’ studios to curious visitors, a new hotel, and a huge EuroPride event are among the new tourism related developments in Sweden for 2008. Those with a gourmet palate as...
Read MoreKiruna’s Ice Hotel
Darkness fills the room. Lying completely still in your sleeping bag you listen to the silence. Or rather, the sounds of silence. What you hear is barely audible – an abstract, minimalist concert. Dry and frosty little creaking...
Read MoreShopping in Sweden
Sweden has set the pace for modern design the world over. High-quality cutlery, china, sports equipment, textiles, handicrafts, furs, crystal, jewelry, silver, fine glassware, pottery, furniture, quality cars and mobile phones....
Read More“Explorations” to the Norwegian Fjords
New York, NY, April 2007 — Two new tours, the six-day “St. Petersburg Express” and seven-day “Scandinavian Capitals,” have been added to Norwegian Coastal Voyage’s new “Explorations” program of...
Read MoreCelebrate a Swedish Christmas
From rosy-cheeked ice skaters in the parks, to warm, mulled wine (glögg) served at cafés and Christmas markets, to the golden glow of candles on a Lucia crown, Christmas in Sweden fills visitors with a sense of joy and...
Read MoreIcelandair New Destination for 2007
Icelandair Increases Flights And Announces New Destinations For 2007 Columbia, MD, October 12, 2006 – Icelandair will begin service to Bergen, Norway, with 3 flights a week and to Gothenburg, Sweden, with 2 flights a week...
Read MoreAutumn and Winter Events in Sweden
The harvest festival on the island of Öland Gothenburg cubed: Picasso, acrobatic and in love, on show for a limited period From 7 August to 3 December, Pablo Picasso’s early work, looking at acrobats, families and love, will be...
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