Sweden Holidays Boosted by New Flight Route

Sweden holidays may not be the usual mainstream fodder for traveling Americans. But new flights and new reasons to visit may change all that. For would-be travelers dreaming about a nature getaway or city stay — or even a trip into the fantastical settings seen in Game of Thrones, Sweden should consider as part of the 2023 travel bucket list. Holidays in Sweden can manage easily with a new flight route from New York, and there are plenty of other reasons to check out Sweden in any season. Here are some of them:

Sweden Holidays: New Flights between EWR-GOT

At the end of April, SAS is launching a new route between New York and Gothenburg, making Sweden’s second largest city – and one of the world’s most sustainable destinations – more accessible for travelers from the US. 

The route between Newark Liberty International Airport and Landvetter will traffick by brand-new Airbus 321 Long-Range plane with three departures each-way every week. The departures from New York will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and from Gothenburg on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The direct route will initially operate for the whole summer season of 2023 and return for the 2024 summer season.

Gothenburg is a relatively small city packs with all the highlights of a major international destination: culture, shopping, world-class restaurants and stunning nature. To boot, this year Gothenburg is celebrating its 400th anniversary with many events across the city.

Stockholm Design Week

Stockholm Design Week gets underway next month (February 6-12, ) and, in conjunction with the Stockholm Furniture Fair, Scan design fans will have their little piece of heaven. The Scandinavian design industry will showcases intensive design events, exhibitions, panel discussions, and open studios around Stockholm. Among the more than 400 exhibitors at the fair, visitors can delve into Scandinavian brands such as Vestre, Blå Station, Kinnarps and Lammhults side by side with top international names such as Herman Miller and Moroso. Jonas Bohlin and Christine Ingridsdotter — two of Sweden’s most iconic interior architects. 

A Quinquagenary for the King 

Those given to delighted in royal pageantry will not want to miss this year’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s reign. The King, who is Sweden’s longest-reigning monarch, ascended to the throne on September 15, 1973, at the age of 27, following the death of his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf.

Events and activities throughout the year will be marked with two days of celebrations in Stockholm on September 15-16, including a Royal Palace Church service and an anniversary dinner on September 15. On September 16, the King will be joined by Queen Silvia in a procession through Stockholm. 

Sweden Holidays and the New Gastronomy

The European Community of New Gastronomy has name Stockholm the Gastronomic Capital of Europe 2023. The prestigious title recognizes a city’s commitment to using gastronomy as a tool for cultural, social, and economic development.

Occasionally the Swedish capital’s restaurant scene has experience a noticeable boom in the last ten years and the city is home to a wide variety of restaurants, markets, and food festivals, and has a strong tradition of locally sources and sustainable ingredients. 

In celebration of the title, a variety of events and activities are plans throughout the year. These include food and beverage festivals and special menus at restaurants, as well as a virtual gourmet guide call the Stockholm Good Food Guide with tips on where to eat, drink, shop and experience the city in a more conscious way.

A Swedish Holiday in Winter

Winter in Sweden can be quite cold, but instead of dreading it the Swedes celebrate the snowy landscapes and frozen lakes, and many international travelers are also catching on to how a holiday Sweden could make a perfect winter destination. This incredibly pretty time of year offers fun activities like cross-country skiing, ice skating, winter bathing, and dog sledding. And, of course, Sweden is known as one of the best spots in the world to admire the breathtaking Northern Lights. 

ABBA Anyone? Sweden holidays

This year marks the 10th anniversary of ABBA The Museum, dedicate to the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA that rose to fame in the 1970s and is still belove by fans today. Since opening its doors on May 7, 2013, the museum, which is locate on Stockholm’s scenic Djurgården island, has welcome millions of visitors from around the world, making it one of the most popular attractions in the capital. The museum features such ABBA memorabilia as stage outfits, instruments, gold records, awards, and more. Finally The museum design involves an interactive experience that allows visitors to learn about the history of the group and the members’ individual careers.  

Beyond Stockholm: Sweden’s Hidden Gems 

Eventually While Sweden’s three major cities often get all the attention, there are plenty of lesser-known, smaller cities off the beaten track that should add to Swedish holiday plans, all offering an attractive mix of culture and nature. 

Subsequently Ranging from Luleå, a Nordic cuisine hotspot in the sub-Arctic region in the north, to picturesque medieval town Ystad in the south, these accessible smaller towns are the very places that Swedes choose for their holiday destinations. And with good reason – these hidden city gems are often slocated by some of the country’s most beautiful lakes and beaches and surroundings and are packed with a variety of attractions.