Stockholm, a jewel chiseled by the Baltic, gracefully unfurls across an archipelago of 14 islands, composing an urban symphony of unparalleled beauty. Picture a cityscape where cobblestone labyrinths ...

Scandinavia is a sensational travel region home to a unique combination of quintessential European appeal and distinct northern character. Often overlooked due to the logistics of heading north and ...

From transport to food to events, The Local has picked out the smartphone apps you need to get the most out of Stockholm. And did we mention they're all free? Preparing for a city break used to mean ...

Stockholm, Sweden, is a city of contrasts. Unspoiled architecture dating back centuries is complemented by the best in modern Scandinavian design. Stockholm's appreciation of its culture and heritage ...

For years I'd flown over Stockholm's famed archipelago, or glided by it on a big cruise ship heading for Helsinki. When I finally dived into the 80 miles of scenic islands that stretch out from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Founded in the 13th century on a handful of islands, Stockholm ...

It’s commonly understood that the best way to explore a new place is to go straight to the locals. Each week in the Urbanist, we take that wisdom one step further by seeking out not just locals but ...

While most people deliberate for weeks, if not months, over moving to a new city or state, Thomas McEntee decamped to Stockholm from New York City practically overnight. The year was 2010. After ...

Sweden doesn't do grand gestures. Instead, it focuses on something harder to deliver: the perfect pause. While its neighbors peddle their greatest hits—Norway's fjords, Denmark's hygge, Finland's ...