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Things to do in Kalix - our top 10 tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | The small town in northern Sweden is best known for its exclusive salmon roe, but there are also beautiful settings along the Kalix River, charming fishing villages and exciting relics from the Cold War. We came here with our camper van and discovered several unexpected sights.

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Things to do in Haparanda and Tornio - 16 tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | What is there to see and do in Haparanda and Tornio? Much more than you might think! This is where Sweden and Finland meet, two time zones and two cultures. In addition, exciting history, roaring rapids, fine sandy beaches and a very special archipelago await. We spent several days here during our motorhome trip around the Gulf of Bothnia and were very impressed with the area.

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Visiting Van Gogh Alive - a magical experience

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Visiting Van Gogh Alive is a magical experience. We visited this digital art experience in Skellefteå, where it can be seen for a short while longer. After that, the exhibition will move to Malmö.

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Visiting Kukkolaforsen - whitefish fishing and sauna culture

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Writer: Helena Bergström

A visit to Kukkolaforsen, which rushes through the Torne River just north of Haparanda, is well worthwhile. The rapids are a natural attraction, and there is also a lot of interesting history to learn about. And then there are hotels, restaurants, camping, museums and various activities here ...

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Östgötadagarna on four wheels - tips for pitches and excursions

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Writer: Cornelia Tonéri

Never before does a landscape show itself in such a way as during events such as harvest festivals and the like, and Östergötland is no exception. What is sown during Östgötadagarna spring harvested during Östgötadagarna autumn.

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Sweden's beautiful West Coast Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads

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Writer: Peter Bergström

Svenska vackra Västkustvägen is a theme road that takes you through perhaps Sweden's most beautiful archipelago. We start in Båstad and make our way up through our beautiful west coast to the Norwegian border. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.

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4 holiday gems if you're planning a home holiday in Sweden

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Today we present a guest article

Summer is here and many Swedes are on holiday. It is very common to treat yourself to a trip abroad when the calendar is filled with days off. Everyone should treat themselves to a trip to a warm country, but for those who prefer to stay in Sweden, there are several gems to visit. It has become very popular to take what is now known as a homestay, a holiday at home in Sweden.

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Kolmården - Aunt Anna walks around the world

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Writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

I search the archives of my memory and wonder when I was last at Kolmården, could it have been 30 years ago? Or 40? I don't really remember, but here we are; me, my son and my two granddaughters.

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Three wooden towns – Visit Eksjö, Hjo and Nora

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Three wooden towns, three different personalities and a journey through Sweden. We took the camper to Eksjö, Hjo and Nora to make a Trästadsklassiker. On the way we discovered that it is really only the material that unites them – because the experience is completely different.

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Steninge castle in Uppland - Aunt Anna and the sugar bushes

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Writer: Anna Nilsson Spets

For me, a visit to Sweden is full of activities, so we headed for Märstatrakten; me, daughter Emma and granddaughter Alice.  

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