New hotels, centenary celebrations and a renewed focus on slow, deliberate travel are among the highlights of the year ahead ...

The “new Nordic cuisine” movement has put Scandinavian flavors on the menu internationally and sparked interest not just in innovative culinary creations but also their provenance. Much like the ...

At first glance, the term death cleaning might evoke an image of somber rituals, preparing for the inevitable end. But in reality, Swedish Death Cleaning (döstädning in Swedish) is far from grim. In ...

If your doctor handed you a note that said “Prescribed: Travel,” you’d probably walk out smiling. In Sweden, that’s almost reality. A creative new initiative by Visit Sweden is trading medicine for ...

A sauna in Swedish Lapland for better sleep quality, or cold plunges in the archipelago for improved circulation? Two out of three respondents in a new international survey would be open to spending ...

Idyllic Österlen is to Sweden what Emilia-Romagna is to Italy. With its fairytale landscapes, quaint old towns and outstanding gastronomy, this is a must-visit part of Sweden. ByIsabelle Kliger, ...

The Swedish government announced on the 1st the completion of its “Swedish cultural canon”, a list of 100 items deemed the most “Swedish.” Historian Lars Trägårdh, commissioned by the government, ...

This essay is part of The Great Migration, a series by Lydia Polgreen exploring how people are moving around the world today. On Aug. 12, 2004, celebratory headlines festooned the pages of Swedish ...

Hear the word “Kallax,” and many people, particularly those outside of Sweden, will immediately think of a certain storage shelf from IKEA. But like many of the Swedish furniture giant’s products, the ...

Love Is Blind: Sweden: After the Altar is set to premiere in March, giving the audience a glimpse into the lives of Love Is ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. A new research-backed initiative sees physicians recommending trips to Sweden for the health benefits. STOCKHOLM, Sept ...