Is the Trollsjön walk the most beautiful in northern Sweden?
The Trollsjön walk has become incredibly popular in recent years. Yet I could not find any information about it in Dutch, which makes me suspect that the route is not yet as well known as I thought. Time to change that because Trollsjön is, in my opinion, certainly one of the most beautiful walks in the north of Sweden! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! The start of the walk to Trollsjön, the lake of the trolls, is located…
Vättlefjäll Nature Reserve in Gothenburg: lovely walking just outside the city
Vättlefjäll Nature Reserve is located just outside Gothenburg and is a wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. You can enjoy beautiful walks there, but also rent canoes or grill. Because you can also get there by public transport, this is a perfect excursion into Swedish nature during your city trip to Gothenburg. But also, for example, for a first stop after arriving in Sweden with the Stena Line. In this article I will tell you everything about Vättlefjäll Nature Reserve in Sweden. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will…
Stor Mittåkläppen: the most beautiful short walk in Jämtland
It’s been a few years since I did it, but the hike to Stor Mitåkläppen remains one of my favorite short mountain hikes in Sweden. This walk, which you can easily complete in a morning or afternoon, offers you some of the most beautiful views of Jämtland once you reach the top. In this article I will tell you more about it! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! In the summer of 2022, the year before I emigrate, I will…
Kungsleden in Sweden: a practical guide
The Kungsleden is Sweden’s most famous hike. The route was built about 200 years ago and got its name (King’s Path) because the creators wanted to build the king among Sweden’s hiking trails. This has been successful, because the Kungsleden is now a popular tour that is on the bucket list of many hikers. I can regularly be found on the Kungsleden in the summer and it is a beautiful trip. In this article I will tell you everything you want to know! As mentioned, the Kungsleden is about 200 years old. The first variant of the route ran from A to A, or from Abisko to Ammarnäs. In 1979…
Dundret: the most beautiful view in Northern Sweden?
Sometimes you come to a place that you just drove past as one local hadn’t told you about it. Mount Dundret in northern Sweden is such a place. I have been coming to Gällivare every summer for years and was once “stuck” there for almost a week when my car broke down. Yet I had not visited Dundret before. Until last summer. My Swedish friend was born and raised in Gällivare and took me up Mount Dundret. And you know…I was pleasantly surprised! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot…
Packing list for hiking in Sweden: this must be in your backpack!
Are you going hiking in Sweden next summer and could you use some tips for what to take with you in your backpack? I have collected all my useful tips from recent years for you in this handy article. Use it to your advantage! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! I think one of the most indispensable items is a seat flap. This is a lightweight buildable mat that you can sit on during your fika break. Unfortunately, there…
Five beautiful walks in Lapland
In this article I share five beautiful walks in Lapland with you. Lapland is the northernmost part of Sweden and above all: my home. I can therefore recommend at least 25 walks, but because you probably don’t have that much time, I have selected my five absolute favorite routes for you in this article. It will not surprise you that almost all of them go through the mountains, because in Lapland you will find the most beautiful mountains in all of Sweden. Enjoy reading! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a…
Five beautiful walks in Jämtland
In this article I share five beautiful walks in Jämtland with you. It is a region in Sweden that attracts few Dutch people because it cannot be reached within a day, unless you fly and rent a car locally. Partly because of this, Jämtland is one of my favorite regions in Sweden for hiking. Not only will you find great multi-day hikes, but also beautiful day walks that are suitable for anyone with a sturdy pair of waterproof walking shoes. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and…
Five beautiful walks in Småland
In this article I share five beautiful walks in Småland with you. Småland is a very varied province in the south of Sweden and extremely popular with families with children and nature lovers. In summer it can be quite busy in Småland, but there is enough to walk for everyone and that is why I have deliberately made a combination of well-known and unknown places. Enjoy reading! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! Store Mosse National Park has the…
Five beautiful walks in Skåne
In this article I share five beautiful walks in Skåne with you. Skåne is a beautiful province with a very varied landscape, from rugged coastlines to long sandy beaches and farmland. Skåne is relatively busy in summer, but if you choose your walks carefully, you may still encounter virtually no one. Enjoy reading! Hey! My name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! A nice short circular walk you can take on the east coast of Skåne is a circular walk around the…
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