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Bogesund Castle in Vaxholm - and the Great Castle Tour.

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Bogesund Castle in Vaxholm is a beautiful 17th century castle located on the Bogesund Island in the Stockholm archipelago. We went here one day last week to walk the "Stora Slottsrundan". It was a fantastic day in beautiful natural surroundings.

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Tyresö Castle - history and beautiful nature

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated by Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. We went here one day last week when we both strolled in the English park and had a picnic on Notholmen. In addition, there was a nice hike on a small part of the Pilgrim Trail, in Alby nature reserve.

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Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve are located in Järfälla municipality, northwest of Stockholm. We made an excursion here to get a few hours in the spring sun and nature, but of course also took the opportunity to check out the castle.

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Huvudsta farm in Solna - murder story and beautiful surroundings

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Huvudsta gård in Solna is a short walk from the marina where we live. We are travel bloggers and often go far away to find exciting sights, but sometimes you just need to look around the corner.

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Caves in Budapest – discover the city underground

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Did you know that there is a fascinating system of caves under parts of Budapest? The caves under the Buda side are also connected to the city's famous thermal waters. We have visited Szemlő-hegyi ourselves, but there are several different cave experiences to choose from – from a simple walk on landscaped passages to adventures with a helmet, headlamp and crawling on all fours.

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10 magical castles in Germany you won't want to miss

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Get inspired by 10 magical castles and palaces in Germany, all of which feel like they're straight out of a fairy tale. We've seen three of them ourselves, and the other seven are on our bucket list.

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Rummu quarry in Estonia - prison turned bathing paradise

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Rummu quarry in Estonia is one of the country's most unusual sights. Here, turquoise water, sunken buildings and the remains of a large prison area meet. When we visited Rummu, the place was still quite raw and unregulated. Today, it is a developed tourist destination where you can swim, dive, paddle, visit the prison museum – and even spend the night in a camper van.

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Narva in Estonia – attractions on the border with Russia

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Narva in eastern Estonia is a city unlike any other in the country. Here, Estonia and Russia lie on opposite sides of the Narva River, with two mighty fortresses facing each other. Add Swedish history, bastions, a long river promenade and an exciting industrial heritage – and you have a city that is definitely worth a stop on your trip through Estonia.

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Rakvere fortress in Estonia - history and spectacle

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Rakvere Fortress is one of the most exciting sights in northern Estonia. Here you can not only explore the ruins of the old castle, but also step straight into a world of knights, medieval environments and historical activities. The fortress also has connections to both Denmark and Sweden. We visited Rakvere during our motorhome trip through Estonia - here are our experiences and tips.

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Ivön and Bäckaskog Castle in Skåne - the hunt for the horse grave

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Ivön and Bäckaskog Castle in Skåne is located just northeast of Kristianstad. We were here on a very rainy day in May, but despite the rainy weather we had a very nice day. We also spent a long time looking for a very special horse grave.

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