Sweden Tourism News
Scandic Hotels signs for new Sweden property
The new 210-room hotel, which will be attractively located in the harbour area, will be built of wood, giving it a very high environmental standard.
Finnair to offer long-haul routes from Sweden
Finnair will offer non-stop flight on routes from Arlanda, Stockholm in Sweden to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand and Miami in the United States this winter.
Germany and Sweden removed from UK quarantine safe list
Passengers arriving in the UK from Germany and Sweden will need to self-isolate for two weeks before then following domestic rules after changes in government Covid-19 restrictions.
Emirates to return to Stockholm next month
Emirates will resume passenger services to Stockholm with weekly flights from August 1st. The decision sees the carrier expand its network in Europe to 22 cities, connecting customers from Europe to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.
Visit Sweden invites world to celebrate Midsummer
Visit Sweden is inviting people from around the world to experience the joy of Midsummer through a series of virtual events. Next to Christmas, Midsummer is the most important event for Swedes, which is traditionally held to welcome summer and the season of fertility and dates back to the 1500s.
SAS to offer new ski options to British travellers this winter
Just a short distance from around 250 slopes in the in Sälen and Trysil regions of Sweden and Norway, the flights offer British skiers easy access to one of Scandinavia’s leading winter sport regions.
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel completes overhaul in Stockholm
Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed the completion of the Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm in Sweden, following its ambitious multi-million renovation project. The renovation is one of several renewed Radisson hotels across the Nordics.
Qatar Airways launches new Doha-Gothenburg connections
Qatar Airways’ first non-stop flight from Doha to Gothenburg, Sweden landed earlier at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, marking the airline’s second gateway into Sweden.
airBaltic adds Stockholm and Oslo to Tallinn schedule
airBaltic has launched two new direct services from Tallinn - to Stockholm and Oslo. Since the expansion in Estonia, airBaltic now bases two aircraft at Tallinn Airport.
Qatar Airways to launch Gothenburg route in December
Qatar Airways will launch a direct five-times weekly flights to Gothenburg, Sweden, on December 12th, making it the airline’s second Swedish gateway after Stockholm.
Overhaul for Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm
The Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm, originally launched in 1912 for the Olympics, is undergoing a significant refurbishment, transforming it into Stockholm’s leading lifestyle hotel. Scandinavian stylish design meets rich history at the iconic hotel, famously frequented by Swedish actors Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman, who favoured the Sea Salon Suite with views of the Royal Dramatic Theatre.
Sweden offers guests a chance to stay like locals
This summer, a brand new initiative has launched in West Sweden, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the Swedish lifestyle from a local perspective. Meet the Locals enables curious travellers to engage and spend time with locals in Gothenburg and West Sweden who are eager to offer a taste of the Swedish way of life, whether hiking through stunning landscapes, cooking delicious traditional foods or simply enjoying ‘fika’ together.