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If you’re searching for hidden gem cottages in Sweden, here’s the thing nobody tells you: the cottages that show up first on Booking.com or Airbnb aren’t necessarily the best ones — they’re just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets and the most reviews. Some of the loveliest places to stay in this country are… Read more: 8 Hidden Gem Cottages in Sweden You’ll Love

If you’re planning to rent a Swedish stuga this summer, you’ve picked one of the best ways to actually experience Sweden – not just visit it. Forget hotel buffets and city traffic. A stuga (Swedish for “cottage” or “cabin”) gets you a private dock, a wood-fired sauna, and the kind of silence that makes you… Read more: Rent a Swedish Stuga: 7 Amazing Tips for 2026

Midsommar is Sweden’s most magical celebration – bigger than Christmas in some ways, because nearly every Swede actively participates. In 2026, Midsommar Eve falls on Friday, June 19th, with Midsommar Day on Saturday, June 20th. If you’re visiting Sweden this summer, this is the one experience you absolutely cannot miss. I’ve celebrated Midsommar here for… Read more: Midsommar 2026 Sweden: The Best Guide to Swedish Midsummer