Glossary of Swedish Words
A few words simply cannot be translated accurately into English. The following is a short guide to help understand some Swedish words – and maybe you will impress fellow travelers you meet on your way..!
Storlien – borderless skiing
Storlien, located by the Norwegian border west of Åre, is a classic ski destination with a long history, even the Swedish king comes here for a ski vacation. Storlien offers a good mix of slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers, making it a great spot for a ski holiday in Sweden. Not far from Storlien […]
Conscious Experiences & the Right of Public Access in Sweden
Fresh air, good food and great outdoor recreation; that is the way it has been ever since our first guests stopped by some 8 000 years ago. The huntsmen, who first came during the Stone Age, were followed by pilgrims, then traveling farmers/salesmen, botanists, spa guests, hunting parties and romanticists. Present days our guests are in essence, people […]
The Benefits of Smallness – Alpine World Championships Åre
The overall urge to excel and lift the community Åre as event champions is a decisive factor for the Alpine town’s success in Alpine competitions. Åres Alpine events are about closeness between competitors, audience, the alpine village atmosphere and the surrounding mountains.
Åre – The Alpine heart of Scandinavia
Åre is Northern Europe’s largest ski resort and a reliable choice for a ski holiday in Sweden, offering top-class skiing both on and off the slopes. The Ski resort has hosted several Alpine World Championships, holds the annual Women’s World Cup, and provides excellent skiing opportunities for both beginners and experienced skiers.
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. […]
Winter Climbing on Frozen Waterfalls
Needless to say, our beautiful waterfalls freezes over in winter and forms perfect places for winter climbing. Along certain rock faces there will be water freezing forming spontaneous natural artwork. If you are an experienced winter climber you can find plenty of suitable ice climbing opportunities in Sweden and Jämtland Härjedalen. For less experienced climbers […]
Cycling in Funäsfjällen – childishly fun
Double or quadruple the fun on a bike; the bike allows you to explore so many more fells per day. The sensation is almost addictive; if you want to avoid becoming hooked on this – don’t try it!
Looking at history from another angle – Archive Q
Vivallen is a shieling of great importance when it comes to understanding early sami history and culture. The finds made by archaeologists tell us an unconventional story when looked upon from a different angle.