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Lunde is a small locality along the river Ångermanälven. Once important for the transport of timber along the river, it now houses around 2.700 inhabitants. But the place has a dark history, from a time when strikes resulted in bloody interventions by the military. A Short History of Lunde Lunde and the area of Ådalen…
Härnösand is the southern gateway to the High Coast, a World Heritage site. However, it is not only the stunning nature north of the city that attracts visitors. Härnösand is a town with a long history. It has around 18.600 inhabitants and is the seat for Västernorrland County. A Short History of Härnösand Härnösand was…
Timrå is a town that might be considered by some to be a suburb of nearby Sundsvall, but it possesses its own unique history and identity. It serves as the seat of Timrå Municipality and, with approximately 10,500 inhabitants, it is the 113th largest town in Sweden. Within the northern region of Norrland, it ranks…
Sundsvall is a city described as being built of stone and guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. With approximately 58,000 inhabitants, Sundsvall is the third-largest city in northern Sweden, surpassed only by Umeå and Gävle. The city offers many reasons for a visit, with abundant nature close by and a city center considered worthy of a…
Jukkasjärvi is a village in Kiruna Municipality, located in the county of Norrbotten, Sweden. It is situated in the historic province of Lappland, approximately 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. With a population of around 800 residents, Jukkasjärvi is a small rural community located on the shores of the Torne River. The village is…
Kiruna is the northernmost city in Sweden. It is located in the province of Lappland and is the seat of Kiruna Municipality in Norrbotten County. The city is situated approximately 145 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. With a population of around 17,000 residents, Kiruna is a key mining and research center in the Arctic…
Gällivare is a locality and the seat of Gällivare Municipality, located in the county of Norrbotten, Sweden. It is situated in the historic province of Lappland, approximately 100 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. With a population of around 8,400 residents in the urban area, Gällivare is a key mining and administrative center for the…
Not many get famous for destructive power, but Gävle certainly is one of those places. This smallish town lies two hours from Stockholm and most people know it because of the annual fate of the Gävle Goat. This Christmas decoration has a history of not surviving the Christmas holidays. However, there are many more reasons…
Linköping is a prominent university city located in the south-eastern region of Sweden. With a population of approximately 100,000 inhabitants, it ranks as the nation’s 7th largest city and combines with neighboring Norrköping to form the country’s 4th largest metropolitan area. While its skyline is famously defined by its towering cathedral, Linköping’s modern identity is…
The Swedish town Landskrona is not far from Denmark, it’s just across the strait. The town has is one of several in southern Sweden that has historically been a part of both Sweden and Denmark. Only a short distance from Sweden’s third largest city – Malmö – Landskrona is one of the places in the…
There are many smaller towns just a short drive from the Swedish capital Stockholm. Norrtälje is one of these towns and it offers a mix of impressions. Forests, fields, and lakes are scattered around the town in three out of four directions. Going in the fourth direction will lead you to the Baltic Sea and…
Are you looking for a cozy day trip in the Stockholm area? A place where you can dip your toes into the sea and enjoy delicious ice cream? There are several small towns near the Swedish capital Stockholm that are worth a visit. Vaxholm is one of these towns and it is located on an island…