Why Easter is the big getaway in Sweden

After the long, dark winter, the Easter break sees many Swedes leaving the city and heading to the countryside. Niki Brantmark tells us more about Easter in Sweden

How the Swedes welcome in Spring (there's nothing quite like it)

Spring in Sweden officially starts on 1 March – although unofficially, it’s when the temperature rises to between 0-10°C for seven consecutive days, anywhere between February and May

Feel the Scandi love all around on Valentine's Day

While cards and chocolates are always nice, if you're looking to spoil your other half the Scandinavian way this Valentine's Day, try these romantic ideas

The design shops of Copenhagen any Scandi fan must visit

Set in picturesque surroundings, the Danish capital is a design shopping Mecca for Scandi style fans, offering something for everyone, as Niki Brantmark shares

Why the Swedes love a spot of death cleaning – and you should do

Those ever-pragmatic Swedes love a spot of döstädning, or getting one's affairs in order – and while it might seem morbid, there are a few simple lessons every clutter-lover can learn

Host your own glögg party for a cosy afternoon pre Christmas

On a cold and dark December day, gather friends together by hosting your very own glögg party? Our warming recipe combines port with red wine, flavoured with honey, cinnamon and orange

How to do Halloween in Scandinavia (and it's of course stylish!)

Only celebrated across Scandinavia since the early 1900s, Halloween has quickly become a blend of spooky fun and age-old tradition. Here's Halloween… Scandi style

Hygge - it's hard to translate but easy to bring home

Scandinavian-based writer Laura Hall talks hygge – a state that everyone seeks and can achieve – and why it's such an important part of everyday culture across the region

How to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

Dancing around a pole with flowers in your hair, eating pickled herring, potatoes and summer berries all washed down with aquavit, Midsummer is a sign of good things to come

Reasons why Scandinavians love the water (and you should too)

We set sail around the rugged, rocky coastline of Scandinavia with travel writer Laura Hall in search of reasons to love the fjords, seas and waterways - and find plenty

Why Stilleben is a must-visit for any Copenhagen trip

To coincide with its 20-year anniversary, Nicola Capper popped into Copenhagen’s must-visit store, Stilleben, to chat with its founders (and do a little shopping!)

Your wild swimming kit - go for a dip like a Scandinavian

Seen by many Scandinavians as normal ("surely that's just how you go for a swim?"), make sure you can deal with the spring water temperatures with our toasty buys

Take a fika break with Danish chef Trine Hahnemann

As one of our favourite Scandinavian chefs and food writers, Trine Hahnemann’s book, Scandinavian Green, is a very personal collection of vegetarian dishes and delights