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 is often described as one of Europe’s most beautifully organized capitals. Built across 14 islands and connected by more than 50 bridges, the city blends medieval architecture, contemporary ...

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 ...

Sweden is the quintessence of Nordic charm, and on a trip to Sweden, visitors will find a combination of the country’s medieval heritage and modern attractions. The country is recognized for its ...

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’s picturesque capital should be every traveler’s first port of call for any great trip to Scandinavia. Stockholm is one of those cities that truly feels a little bit magical, as if you may have ...

Where on earth: Home of Abba, IKEA and beautiful tall-legged blondes, Stockholm is a hip and happening city just over a two-hour flight from the UK. Dotted across 14 islands connected by bridges and ...

Spilling out east from the Swedish capital into the Baltic Sea is a smorgasbord of wild islands, ideally situated for easy paddling adventures that range from wildlife-spotting to off-grid stays. The ...

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 ...