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Stockholm: Beautiful harbour vistas at every turn.

A three-minute guide to Stockholm

Stockholm provides beautiful harbour vistas at every turn, is rich in history and has an enviable standard of living.

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Explore the book-scapes dreamt by Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren in Junibacken.

Six of the best: Stockholm's family-friendly attractions

Belinda Jackson looks at family-fun things to do in Stockholm.

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John Peterson explored Svolvaer while on his trip.

Reader tips on travelling Sweden and Norway

The Trip: Sweden & Norway

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The giant Vasa is the only surviving ship of its era.

Worse than the Titanic: The huge ship that sank almost immediately

It was the biggest, grandest, best armed ship Sweden had ever built. Turns out it was too big.

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Craig Platt
Sensational suspension: Treehotel, Lulea, Sweden.

Move over, IKEA: This hotel has the world's coolest rooms

IKEA has nothing on this place. If you want to talk impressive Swedish design, look no further than the amazing Treehotel.

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Miss Clara's street-level restaurant is a lively, inviting space.

Former girls' school becomes city hotel with class

Named after its famous headmistress, this hotel now offers a different type of class.

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Seeing the Northern Lights, at Bjorkliden, Sweden, is an experience like no other.

Seeking the world's No.1 bucket list item

Experiencing the world's most popular bucket-list item is not as easy as it might seem.

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The Globe.

Beyond ABBA: One of the world's greatest music cities

It's famous for its pop icons, but this world capital of music's live scene is better than ever.

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