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News from Sweden

Special Events, newly opened accommodation, great restaurants and tips for your next cultural or active excursion - you will find more information here.

Hotels and other accommodation

News and examples throughout Sweden
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  • New and trendy hotels

    Looking for some new accommodation? Here are some new and trendy hotels to keep an eye on.

  • Stay close to nature

    Eco-lodges, historical cabins, floating hotels or glamping? In Sweden your guests can find unique accommodation, close to nature.

  • Special accommodation

    Here you will find a selection of special and exciting accommodation that might suit your customers.

  • Camping in Sweden

    Did you know that many Swedish Camping sites also offer cabins? You might find new accommodation for your guests here.

  • High quality Hostels

    Hostels in Sweden are mostly very good B&B options. They often offer twin rooms with private facilities as well.

Transportation to and through Sweden

Here you will find news and tips for your tours to Sweden.
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  • New direct winter flights to Sweden

    New SAS direct flight routes from various countries to both Kiruna and Scandinavian Mountain Airport - Sälen/Trysil as well as extra flights to Åre-Östersund and Luleå during winter season 2024/2025. Vueling also starts a new winter flight between Paris Orly and Luleå.

  • New train connections to Copenhagen and Stockholm

    Snälltåget expands with a direct train between Copenhagen and Stockholm this summer and Go Volta connects from the continent next year.

  • New flights to Stockholm from Canada/USA

    Air Canada expands presence in Scandinavia with new flights to Stockholm launching summer 2024

  • Public Transport by electrical boat

    Test the world's first self-driving electrical commuter boat!

  • Improvements for Sweden by (night)train

    Berlin-Hamburg-Stockholm will continue during winter

  • New flights from France to Sweden winter 2023/2024

    Ryanair starts flights from Beauvais-Tillé to Stockholm Arlanda

  • New cruises to Gotland 2024

    Gotlandsbolaget buys M/S Birka Stockholm

  • New Catamaran to Trelleborg

    New ferry brings Sweden closer to the continent

  • Sweden by (night)train

    Long awaited night trains to Sweden

  • New direct flights to Sweden

    More destinations accessible through direct flights

Outdoor activities and sustainable experiences

Enjoy new cycling routes, discover nature with a local guide and more
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  • New cycle route: "Jungfruleden"

    Jungfruleden: Discover this new and well-marked cycling route that will take you through amazing varied landscapes between Harkskär and Axmar bruk in the Gävle area.

  • New cycle route: "The Swedish Fika Route"

    On the ‘Swedish Fika Route’, cyclists can take a break in the idyllic cafés along the hilly route and experience the Swedish tradition of fika.

  • Stockholm Archipelago Trail

    A 270 km long trail through the Stockholm outer archipelago will be inaugurated this autumn.

  • Re-opening of the public sauna in Gothenburg

    The public sauna in Jubileumsparken will reopen in summer 2024. Let your guests try this architecturally exceptional sauna themselves!

  • Two Nominations "European Cycle Route of the Year 2024"

    Both "Unionsleden" and "Cykelleden Skåne" made it to the finals! They are part of a broader network of national and regional cycling routes.

  • Göta Kanal Route - the 7th national cycle route!

    On the 10th of June 2023, the "Göta Kanal Route" will be inaugurated as the 7th national cycle route of Sweden. This will add another well planned 220 km of wel

  • From train to trail

    Hop on a train to reach some of Sweden’s most accessible hiking trails and discover Sweden’s varied nature and cultural sites.

Culture & Museums and other attractions

Find new museums and find more news about interesting cultural sites.
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  • September 2024: Re-opening ArkDes (Stockholm)

    After a reconstruction, ArkDes (the Swedish centre for Architecture and Design) will re-open on 27 September 2024.

  • April 2024: World of Volvo in Gothenburg

    The "World of Volvo" is a landmark and meeting place in Gothenburg - next to Liseberg -, offering exciting exhibitions, concerts and culinary experiences

  • June 2024: Re-opening Gustaviaum in Uppsala

    Gustavianum, Uppsala University’s oldest preserved building, houses a diverse array of historical collections dating back to the university’s founding in 1477.

  • Summer 2024: Re-opening Swedish Railway Museum Gävle

    The Swedish Railway Museum tells the story of Sweden's railways, its people and its future.

Special Events & Anniversaries

Dates and events that might be good to know about when you plan your tours.
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  • Always in June: Celebrate Midsummer with us

    From huge festivities to small charming events out in the archipelago, Learn more about celebrating Midsummer and where to join us.

  • Always in February: Jokkmokk Market, Swedish Lapland

    The Jokkmokk Winter Market, with a history spanning over 400 years, has transformed into the largest winter festival in Northern Europe.

  • 2024: 50 Years ago ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest

    In Brighton on April 6, 1974, ABBA won with their legendary song "Waterloo," which catapulted them to international fame.

Latest newsletters

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  • Travel Trade Newsletter September 2024

  • Travel Trade Newsletter June 2024

  • Travel Trade Newsletter April 2024

  • Travel Trade Newsletter January 2024

  • Travel Trade Newsletter December 2023

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