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…
My home town of Vagnhärad usually comes with few new surprises. We have spent some time here on the Swedish countryside because of the coronavirus and this time I did, however, notice something that was new. By accident, I found a new walking trail – Vagnhärad Runt. It has probably been here a few years…
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…
The Swedish region of Södermanland has beautiful lakes scattered all around. Here we would here like to mention one of them, Gisesjön. This lake is in the parish of Västerljung and is within easy reach of both Trosa and Vagnhärad. We visited the lake at the beginning of August 2019 and our Little A was…
🇸🇪 För svenska så hittar du översättningen här >> This has really been a year visiting zoos in Sweden and abroad. It’s mostly because we really love to see the reactions from our Little A. However, it is also a way for us adults to learn more about the nature around us. Even though we…
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 largest zoo in Scandinavia can be found in the vicinity of Norrköping in Sweden. Its location is in Kolmården municipality right next to the bay of Bråviken. Little A is quite fond of animals. As the zoo is only an hour away from her grandparents in Vagnhärad, it made a perfect excursion. So that…