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What to see, do, and discover in Stockholm, shared by the Local Xperts who call the city home

Green aurora arcing across the night sky above a dark fjord, with village lights on the far shore
Christmas in Sweden

Chasing the Mystical Aurora: Witnessing the Northern Lights

Northern Lights in Sweden The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is one of nature's most mesmerizing displays. Dancing across the night sky with vibrant colours of green, purple, and pink, it's a phenomenon that has captivated humanity for centuries. While the Arctic regions are commonly associated with this celestial spectacle, Sweden offers a unique and accessible vantage

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A Lucia wearing a crown of candles leading a choir of children in white robes
Christmas in Sweden

Luminous legacy of the Swedish St. Lucia tradition

Lucia choir children holding candles Written by Oscar Peña. In the heart of winter, when the nights are longest and the chill in the air is most biting, Sweden comes alive with a celebration that illuminates the darkness, the enchanting Lucia tradition. This age-old festivity has its roots in the captivating tale of St. Lucia of Syracuse (Italy), and has

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Grand staircase at Gamla Riksarkivet decorated with garlands and Christmas lights
Christmas in Sweden

What do Swedes eat for Christmas? – Julbord in Stockholm

Written by Sanchia Thompson. The Christmas tables (or Julbord in Swedish, pronounced yule-board) are a paragon of the Swedish Christmas experience and one I had to partake in. I hold the opinion that it is one of the final steps to fully integrating in Swedish society, and as I had already been living in Sweden for more than 4 years,

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