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Julita farm - mansion and open-air museum

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Julita Farm is a mansion and open-air museum owned by the Nordic Museum. Currently, all tours and events are cancelled, but you can walk around the gardens and historic buildings.

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Stora Sundby Castle - fairytale castle on the banks of Lake Hjälmaren

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Stora Sundby Castle is a fairytale castle with turrets and towers, beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Hjälmaren. The castle is privately owned, but visitors are welcome to the castle park and to walk in the beautiful deer enclosure. Wow, what an amazing place!

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Sundbyholm castle - and guest harbour with parking space

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Sundbyholm Castle has a history as a monastery and royal estate. Today you can come here for hotel accommodation, conferences and weddings, but you can also come here to visit Sundbyholm's guest harbour. There is a nice parking space for motorhomes.

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4 Castles in Strängnäs - and a fortress

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We checked out a bunch of castles in Strängnäs during our castle tour by campervan. Some castles are grand and others are smaller - but all have an exciting history. We share our castle experiences in Strängnäs and, of course, tell you about our overnight stop.

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Gripsholm Castle - a royal castle on Lake Mälaren

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Gripsholm Castle is a magnificent and regal castle by Lake Mälaren. The rooms are still here from the time of the Vasa kings and there is also one of Europe's most well-preserved 18th century theatres. In addition, the surroundings are really nice.

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Taxinge castle - cookie castle in a beautiful location by Lake Mälaren

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Taxinge castle, or Taxinge-Näsby castle, is beautifully situated by Lake Mälaren. We came here by motorhome in the afternoon and the weather was fantastic. There was a nice walk in the beautiful castle park, but unfortunately no cakes as the castle café was not open at the moment.

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Things to do in the Old Town of Stockholm – our best tips

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Writer: Peter Bergström

Updated September 2026 | I have been walking in the Old Town since I was a child, standing guard at the castle and later showing the same alleys to friends from all over the world. Yet Helena and I still find doors, stories and small details that we have never noticed before. That is perhaps the strangest thing about the Old Town – you never really finish it.

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Things to do in Solna – 15 experiences and attractions

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated May 2026 | What can you do in Solna? We have lived in Solna for eight years, and before that we lived in the neighboring municipality of Sundbyberg. Now in corona times we have seen a lot about our local area. Here are our best tips for activities and experiences in Solna.

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Unique experience: Online backpacker guide in Sweden

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Writer: Co-operation partner

Backpacking is a unique experience and one that will leave a lasting impression. Follow our guide and make the most of your backpacking experience.

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Filmstaden Råsunda in Solna - 100 years of film history

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Filmstaden Råsunda now serves as a cinema, although it is currently closed due to the pandemic. This used to be Sweden's Hollywood. Over 400 films were shot here, and the ground was trodden by celebrities such as Ingmar Bergman, Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo.

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