Nature in the Swedish cities
With warmer weather just around the corner, head to the Swedish cities for a weekend break with a difference. Swedes love nature and even Sweden’s big cities; Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, have nature literally on their doorsteps. Fancy cycling around the centre of Stockholm? Cruise around Gothenburg on a canal or why not go for a morning swim (well maybe wait until the summer for that...) in Malmö?
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Karin blogs for SwedenKarin Ericson
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Live Malmö with Karin!
Hej! I’m Karin, your guide to a truly Malmö lifestyle. Stay up to date with me and experience how to #LiveMalmo like a real 'Skåning'. You can find me on the VisitSweden UK Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr channels.
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Western Harbour in MalmöFrederik Tellerup/Malmö Turism
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Nature in Malmö
You may think of shopping, bars and restaurants when you think of Malmö but this seaside town has so much more. Malmö is famous for its city centre parks and beautiful canals that wind their way through the older parts of town.
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View over StockholmOla Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se
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Lakes, parks and archipelago
Stockholm is world famous for being stunningly beautiful. The city sits on 14 islands, surrounded by water and pickled with parkland, forest and lakeshore beaches. All right in the middle of all the cool shops, bars and restaurants.
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A drink by the water in GothenburgHenrik Trygg/old.imagebank/VisitSweden
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Ship ahoy Gothenburg!
Being a port city you are never far from water in Gothenburg; down at the harbour where giant ferries traffic continental Europe, or the city’s beautifully laid-out canals.
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Walpurgis Eve at SkansenLola Akinmade Åkerström/imagebank.sweden.se
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Walpurgis Night and May Day
Walpurgis night on 30th April is the night of the bonfire in Sweden, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits, but now a festive way of getting rid of excess gardening odds and ends.
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Scandinavian AirlinesSAS
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Fly to Sweden with SAS
With SAS you can choose from Economy, Economy Extra and Business class options. You choose the level of onboard comfort and service you want and SAS will get you to your destination in Sweden rested and relaxed.
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Mii Gullo Spa at Fjällnäs in HärjedalenFjällnäs/fjallnasreserve.com
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At one with nature
The spas of Sweden are waiting for you to discover them in glittering, sunny archipelagos, in the Swedish mountains and beside deep blue lakes fringed by birch and pine forest. Even in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö you are never far from nature.
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Black Tomato does Sweden!
"Stunning, sophisticated and brimming with character, Sweden is sure to keep you entertained and inspired. From the beautiful, crisp countryside to the bustling cities, get set to explore this Scandinavian wonder". Find out more Black Tomato's trips to Sweden
This week's local - Malmö
He is the most well dressed man in Malmö, he have given name to a jeans collection and is vice president at the new office building for the media people of Malmö - meet Magnus Thure Nilsson - this week's local from Malmö!
What does Malmö and NY have in common?
When Swedish journalist Johanna G Jimenez and NY born and bred photographer Christian Jimenez, took a closer look at Malmö, they realized that the city's oldest urban community garden had it’s roots in the American big city. Malmö's urban garden
Swedish spring recipe
Grilled mackerel with a nettle- and spinach compote and chopped egg. Sounds delicious doesn't it? Check out the recipe here
Events in Sweden
From Walpurgis Eve to the Gothenburg Jazz Festival, Sweden has some fantastic events April and May. Events in Sweden
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