A medieval path offers huge forests and lakes, warm Swedish hospitality – and a salutary lesson in what comes before a fall
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Meeting the locals is a piece of cake in Gothenburg
From jogging in a nature reserve to joining in the Scandi ritual of fika, a new initiative in west Sweden gives visitors the chance to connect with the inhabitants
New Moomin museum opens in Finland
Tove Jansson never took her family of fairytale characters too seriously, but they now have their own museum in Tampere, attracting Moomins fans from around the world
Marshes, mud flats and migrating birds on Denmark’s Wadden Sea
A futuristic thatched visitor centre is the latest focal point in Denmark’s Unesco-listed coastal national park, perfect for twitchers, cyclists and oyster lovers
Serene summer in Finland’s centenary national park
The Nordic country’s newly opened Hossa national park has all the wilderness an adventure traveller – or a bear – could desire
On Denmark’s Jutland coast an elegant new museum counters a Nazi monolith
The Tirpitz bunker has been a squat, dark presence on the dunes of West Jutland’s Blåvand since 1944. Now, it is part of a beautifully designed space to explore the region’s history
Instameet Gothenburg: local photographers capture the city
An Instameet in Gothenburg gave photographers a chance to grab a fresh perspective on the city.
Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus on Stockholm
The co-founder of the supergroup takes us on a tour of ‘the most beautiful capital in the world’ – and reveals which costume in the Abba museum makes him ‘cry out in pain’
Gothenburg city guide: what to visit plus the best bars, restaurants and hotels
With its sun-dappled islands, waterways, cobbled streets and laid-back vibe, Sweden’s second city is a must-visit in spring and summer
The Foodie Traveller – on raw food
The raw food movement is gathering momentum in Europe, and thriving in Scandinavia, particularly in Iceland.
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 