Sweden Tourism News
Sweden Becomes First Country in the World to Apply for Trademark
Sweden is stepping up to protect its identity and has applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to protect its name from international duplicates that might confuse unsuspecting travellers who want to experience the original Sweden. It is calling on people around the world to support its application to prevent travel mix-ups by signing the online petition.
What Are the Secrets to a Longer Life?
As you will have seen, Sweden recently featured in a new BBC TV show which looked at the secrets to a longer life. Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris recently visited the country to find out how our European neighbours grow old gracefully and make their years ahead the best yet. Here are our top tips on how to experience the Swede´s secret on your next holiday to Sweden.
voco hotels opens doors to voco Stockholm - Kista in Sweden’s ‘Silicon Valley’
voco hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium portfolio, opens voco Stockholm - Kista, a brand-new contemporary hotel in the lively district of Kista. Offering a laid back and inviting oasis for all types of travellers, the hotel marks IHG Hotels & Resorts’ re-entry into the Swedish market.
8 Cool Ideas for a Refreshing Summer in Sweden
With its moderate summer temperatures and close-to-nature lifestyle, Sweden has become a destination of choice for lovers of refreshing holidays. In southern Sweden, summer temperatures average around 20 to 25 °C, with occasional peaks of 30 °C. Rainfall is lowest on the islands in the Baltic Sea - such as Gotland, Öland and the archipelagos along the east coast of Sweden - and in valleys surrounded by mountains. Due to its high latitude, Sweden enjoys significantly longer summer days than those in more southern countries.
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.