Food Ambassador Fia Gulliksson
Meet Fia Gulliksson – food ambassador, CEO/founder of Food In Action PR and Dr.h.c in crEATive Gastronomy. There are a lot of titles one can give Fia Gulliksson, but more than anything she is a highly devoted food enthusiast with a great love for the creative art of gastronomy and the region of Jämtland Härjedalen. […]
A Meditative Snowshoe Tour in the Vemdalen Mountains
Situated at 800 metres above sea level, the wide open plateaus in the Storhogna region in Swedish Vemdalen offer fantastic panoramic views – few places are better suited for a snowshoe tour. Add to that, a touch of luxury at the famous spa and indoor winter garden at Storhogna mountain hotel, the perfect base for your […]
Roundtrip: Skiing in Sweden – a Holiday in the Mountains
The early morning sunrise reflects faintly off the window from the train. It’s a faint pink hue of the late winter sun in its attempt to stir life out from its winter slumber. I’ve spent the night on the train from the airport outside of Stockholm up to Åre to go skiing in Sweden, something […]
On Four Feet in the Wilderness – Dog Sledding Sweden
There is little that compares to the magical experience of dog sledding Sweden and its intertwined relationship to its different elements. The connection to the dogs and the surrounding nature carries with a magic that is hard to describe. Physically the adventure piques all the senses as you mush your way over the snow clad […]
The Ultimate Bucket List for a Winter Holiday in Sweden
Skiing wide-open landscapes, ice skating on a frozen lake or a toboggan race. Hot tub in a winter wonderland or a quick cold water dip. Delve into the mountains, enjoying culture and gastronomic treasures. Winter holidays in Sweden is perfect for all wishing to increase their well-being, returning home well-rested and strengthened. Here’s the ultimate […]
Ski Touring Sweden & the Sylarna Mountain Range
In the middle of the wilderness, far out into the nature, lies one of Jämtland Härjedalens most attractive, exotic, wild and exciting wilderness areas, the Sylarna mountain range – an impressive place for ski touring in Sweden. Rising way above its neighbouring peaks, like the guard tower of a majestic castle, the peak Storsylen (“Big […]
Outdoor Ice Skating
One of the best early winter experiences is heading to the nearest lake for outdoor ice skating – experiencing the smooth glide of skating along on a frozen lake in the middle of the wilderness is an adventure out of the ordinary. Ånnsjön in Jämtland Härjedalen is a popular place for locals to head to […]
Kolbullen – Heavenly Traditional Swedish Food
Once upon a time, kolbullen was a food for charcoal burners and lumberjacks. Nowadays it is eaten on excursions and as festival food. This simple food has a rich history and many followers. This is traditional Swedish food as good as it gets.
The Art of Swedish Fika
Ever heard of Swedish fika? If you are lucky you might even have been introduced to this typical Swedish tradition. Directly translated from Swedish to English, fika simply means “to have coffee”. But ask any Swede, and they will tell you it is so much more than that – Swedish fika is a moment to […]