The old and new combine in Stockholm.

This European capital is a modern fairytale

Sweden’s capital is a modern fairytale,where the old and the new co-exist in a smorgasbord of cobblestone alleys,ancient buildings and designer shops.

  • byKeith Austin
Skeppsbron in Stockholm.

Port guide:Stockholm,Sweden

Stockholm has a long history and superb medieval old town,but is also an experimental,contemporary city of considerable Nordic chic.

  • byBrian Johnston
Sweden,Norway and Denmark consistently top world happiness index lists.

Ten things we’ll never understand about Scandinavia

Denmark,Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life,but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.

  • byBrian Johnston
In Copenhagen,tourist passes are good value.

How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap

Scandinavia is notoriously expensive,but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark,Sweden and Norway.

  • byBrian Johnston
The old resort town of Sopot in Poland.

Forget the Med:Europe’s new,surprising,summer holiday hotspot

It’s easy to forget there are beaches in Europe beyond those fringing the Mediterranean Sea. But a change in weather patterns is driving a shift in attitudes.

  • bySarah Marshall
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The most beautiful town in the world you’ve never heard of

When I first visited in 2019,I became instantly smitten with the town. Not only is it picture-book gorgeous,it also has a fascinating history.

  • byLee Tulloch
An enviable waterside setting has landed Ostermalm the nickname Venice of the North

This is ABBA-solutely one of the world’s most attractive cities

What better way to see Stockholm than guided by the music of Sweden’s most famous pop band?

  • byAnthony Dennis
Matildas Charli Grant (left) and Teagan Micah are both based in Sweden.

Expat Matildas reveal travel tips for their adopted home

Teagan Micah and Charli Grant are Matildas and best friends now living the Scandinavian lifestyle.

  • byBelinda Jackson
For one of the best smorgasbords at sea,and one with a distinct Swedish influence,try Viking Cruises.

How the Swedes invented buffet dining

With a nod to another Nordic favourite,ABBA,we say to Sweden:thank you for the buffet.

  • byBen Groundwater
The Marina is what is known as a small luxury ship,with a passenger capacity of 1238 (half the size of the Titanic).

Oceania Cruises'Marina review:A Baltic Sea voyage with Gatsby flair

'Bummel'is not a word one comes across much but,I do believe it's worthy of a wider audience.

  • byKeith Austin