Jesper has been growing up in Sweden and we both moved here together in 2014 and we now call Stockholm our home. We will continue to explore this country in Northern Europe and hope that you will join us.
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Tidaholm is a locality in the province of Västergötland. It has today a population of around 13.000 inhabitants and the town has grown around the local industries. Especially the ironwork and the Vulcan match factory have been central to the town’s history and growth. It is the seat of the Tidaholm Municipality. A Short History…
Falköping is a locality in a region that was earlier known a Skaraborg, a region that today is part of the much larger Västra Götaland County. It is located at the plains known as Falbygden or Falan and it is surrounded by several table mountains. Farming has played an important role for the town and…
Gudhem, or the home of the gods, is a small locality in a region that was earlier known as Skaraborg. It has a long history as a religious center and its abbey ruins are a popular stop for tourists. Today, the small locality has a population of around 450 inhabitants and its centre has moved…
Bjurum is a district within the municipality of Falköping. The village has a population of around 120 people. It is, however, its visitors that have made the area famous. In this case, we are not talking about the many birdwatchers, but the migrating cranes who make a stop at the nearby Lake Hornborga. A Short…
Broddetorp is a small village near the shores of Lake Hornborga. Many probably only drive by on their way to watch the cranes dance at the lake, which is the main attraction for any visitor. However, there is a bit more to know about this small urban area of around 140 inhabitants. A Short History…
Skara is a locality with a thousand-year history. It lies between the two largest lakes in Sweden, Lake Vättern and Lake Vänern, in a region that is still known as Skaraborg. Skara hasn’t grown much over the centuries and is today the home to around 11.600 inhabitants. Today it is famous as a summer destination…
Skövde is today an important manufacturing and military hub in the Västergötland region. With a population of around 34.000 inhabitants, it is the 32nd largest locality in Sweden. One of the town’s main employers is the Swedish car manufacturer Volvo, but they are many other companies as well. The University of Skövde is one of…
Amundtorp is a few kilometres south of Varnhem in an area full of historical sights. The small village has a population of around 60 inhabitants, but it hides some treasures that make a visit worthwhile. A Short History of Amundtorp The history of Amundtorp is long but not very well documented. The area has been…
Stories about Vikings, kings, crusades and Knights Templars, all in a small Swedish locality? Welcome to Varnhem. In a small area you will find the oldest stone church in Sweden outside of Scania, Viking graves, and the ruins of the Varnhem Abbey that was established by the Cistercian Order. This is also the place where…
As we left Mora, we started to see an end to our amazing northern road trip. It was time to head home, but the adventure had not ended yet. New explorations were still around the corner and there were still plenty of kilometers to drive. The Last Stage of our Northern Road Trip As mentioned,…
With only a short stop in Vemdalen on our way from Östersund, we were soon on our way even further south. We were heading towards the province of Dalarna and the historical town of Mora, where we planned to stay for five nights at the local camping. Our days there were filled with exploration and…
We had spent a few nice days in Östersund before it was time to move on. It had been especially nice not to drive so much for a few days. We had now set our eyes on Vemdalen, a popular ski destination. Our drive across the Stekenjokk plateau had given us a taste for the…