Åre in Sweden: the best things to do in the summer
The village of Åre is one of the most popular winter sports destinations in Sweden. But did you know that you can also do all sorts of things there in the summer? Åre is located in the middle of the mountains and around it there are several beautiful places that are worth seeing. I’ll tell you what you can do in Åre in the summer. Hej hej! My name is Antonette and in 2023 I moved from The Netherlands to Sweden. On my website, you will only find firsthand information, written by a local. Enjoy! Åre (pronounced as Oore) is located halfway between the city of Östersund and the Swedish-Norwegian…
Vildmarksvägen – the Wilderness Road in Sweden
The Vildmarksvägen, or Wilderness Road, is one of the most beautiful road trips in Sweden. Although the term wilderness is a bit exaggerated (the road is paved everywhere and you are often surrounded by other tourists), it’s still a road that you should definitely put on your itinerary if you go to the north of Sweden. In this article I will tell you everything you want to know about the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness road. I start the article with the different sections and points of interest. Then I will tell you more about the opening of Stekenjokk, the applicable parking ban and what is and is not allowed. I will also…
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…
Tännforsen: the largest waterfall in Sweden
In the west of Jämtland, near the winter sports village of Åre, you will find Tännforsen: Sweden’s largest waterfall. With a height of 37 meters and a width of no less than 60 meters, this is an impressive natural phenomenon that is worth a visit all year round. The waterfall makes a deep impression, especially in the spring, when the meltwater from the mountains pours down with enormous force. 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…
Vålådalen Nature Reserve: this is what you can do there
The Vålådalen Nature Reserve is located in Jämtland in central Sweden and, in my opinion, is one of the most fascinating nature reserves in this part of Sweden. The reserve is located at the end of the road, about an hour’s drive outside the popular winter sports resort of Åre and sees few foreign tourists. In this article I will tell you everything about Vålådalen 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 therefore find a lot of tips and facts written by a local. Enjoy reading! As mentioned, Vålådalen is located in…
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…
Special overnight stay at Camp Berjes
In my “special overnight stay” series I share special addresses to spend the night in Sweden. No standard hotels but special, charming accommodations, often in the middle of nature. The accommodations have been visited by myself so that I can inform and enthuse you from my own experience. In this article I take you to Camp Berjes in the Härjedalen-Jämtland region. We were invited by Kiki and Rutger from Camp Berjes, all opinions given below are of course only our own. It is the midsummer weekend when my partner Andreas and I drive to Jämtland from my hometown in Swedish Lapland. We have planned a long weekend in the mountains…
5 Reasons why a winter holiday in Sweden is an excellent idea!
Are you considering going on a winter holiday in Sweden? Or are you still unsure which destination in Scandinavia is suitable for a winter holiday? In this article I share five reasons why going on holiday to Sweden in winter is a great idea. Hey, my name is Antonette and I have been living in Swedish Lapland since the summer of 2023. On my site you will only find information from personal experience, which I gained in the more than 20 trips I made to this special country since 2014. Let’s face it, Santa Clause Village in Rovaniemi is probably pretty fun, but you’re certainly not the only one there.…
What to do in Lofsdalen in the summer
Lofsdalen is still a relatively unspoilt destination within Sweden, at least as far as summer is concerned. Although the Swedes themselves now know where to find the area, you hardly encounter foreign tourists there. Every now and then a lost Norwegian, but otherwise you will find very few visitors. Yet there is plenty to do. I visited Lofsdalen in the summer of ’22 and ’24 and in this article I will tell you more about what you can do in the Lofsdalen area. Lofsdalen is a small village in the mountains of central Sweden, in the Härjedalen region and Jämtland province. It is originally a ski village, but in recent…
One week itinerary for Central Sweden
In this article I will share my favorite itinerary in Central Sweden with you. I have described a one week route, which you can of course expand further with free time and extra days. I recommend a trip of at least two weeks to really get to know the country and stay in one place for several nights. You can therefore completely customize the routes below to your wishes. This route comes from my e-book Sweden for Beginners. Are you also going to Sweden for the first time and are you looking for the best tips and tricks? Then my e-book is a true must have! Central Sweden is characterized…
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