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Skövde’s Third Restaurant Week: A Culinary Celebration From February 17-20, Skövde is set to host its third annual Restaurant Week, offering food enthusiasts an exciting opportunity to explore the city’s vibrant culinary scene. Diverse Dining Experiences Nine local restaurants will participate, providing a range of dining options for visitors. Guests can enjoy everything from simple dishes to elaborate three-course meals, ensuring there’s something for every palate. “During Smaka på stan, visitors can enjoy both simple dishes and specially composed three-course dinners. That’s what makes the restaurant week so successful – there’s something for everyone. It’s especially exciting that Icha Mochi,…
Rally Fever Takes Over Umeå City Center: A Week-Long Motorsport Celebration Umeå city center is set to transform into a vibrant hub of motorsport excitement during Rally Sweden, offering a week packed with thrilling activities and events for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Exciting Rally Kickoff for Locals “We look forward to a fantastic week with a great atmosphere in the city center and lots of rally! Our ambition is to create a meeting place where both rally enthusiasts and visitors with less motor interest can enjoy themselves before and during the rally competitions,” says Elin Jonsson, Center Manager at…
Golf’s Swedish Championship Week Creates Value for Dalarna’s Tourism Industry One of Sweden’s largest and oldest golf events, which annually attracts up to 2,000 golfers, will take place in Dalarna from June 28 to July 6. This presents an opportunity for Dalarna’s golf clubs and the entire region to welcome new visitors. “Events are an important motor for the tourism industry in Dalarna, and golf is a strong travel motivation. We view positively the collaboration between the Swedish Golf Federation, Dalarna Golf Federation, and Visit Dalarna, which gives us the opportunity to welcome visitors to the entire Dalarna during a…
Visit Skåne Paves the Way for Inclusive Culture and Tourism: When a Ramp is Not Enough Visit Skåne is initiating a crucial conversation about accessibility and inclusivity in cultural destinations during the Folk & Culture political convention in Eskilstuna. Their groundbreaking seminar, “Invisible Needs but Visible Responsibility,” focuses on challenges and opportunities to make cultural spaces more welcoming, especially for individuals with invisible disabilities. A Vision for Inclusive Tourism Visit Skåne is positioning Sweden as an open, sustainable, and inclusive destination for visitors with neurodivergent conditions. The initiative takes inspiration from Malmö Konsthall’s upcoming project exploring underrepresented artistic perspectives through…
Strong Cold Bath Community Develops New Experiences in Central Umeå Umeå Kallbad is a volunteer initiative and rapidly growing community promoting cold bathing and sauna culture. This winter, the initiative has gathered winter swimmers for the popular “Sunday Dip” at Bölesholmarna in central Umeå, with up to 150 participants at individual events. New Sauna and Bathing Experience On February 7th, Umeå Kallbad will inaugurate a new sauna at Bölesholmarna in central Umeå. The sauna, which can accommodate ten people, is built with recycled materials and constructed by an dedicated team led by carpenter and recycling expert Sebastian Ulonska, one of…
World Dog Sledding Championships 2025 to Take Over Östersund From February 7-9, Östersund will transform into the global epicenter of dog sledding as the world’s best dog handlers and their canine athletes converge on Östersund’s ski stadium. A Spectacular International Event During three exciting days, over 1,000 four-legged athletes and handlers from more than 20 countries will compete in various disciplines including sprint, mid-distance, pulka, and sledge events. “Being able to welcome so many fantastic teams from around the world to Östersund is an honor. We are ready to deliver a world championship that focuses on both the sport and…
Dog Sledding World Championship 2025 Takes Over Östersund from February 7-9 From February 7-9, Östersund will transform into the global epicenter of dog sledding, hosting the world’s top dog handlers and their exceptional canine athletes at the city’s ski stadium. World-Class Event Highlights Over 1,000 four-legged athletes competing Participants from more than 20 countries Multiple disciplines including sprint, medium-distance, pulka, and sledge races “Welcoming so many fantastic teams from around the world to Östersund is an honor. We are ready to deliver a world championship that puts both the sport and the dogs’ well-being in focus,” says Niklas Andersson, Race…
Kevin Lindskoug to Lecture During Pride Week in Skellefteå A tradition since 2014 in Skellefteå municipality is hosting a lunch seminar during RFSL’s Pride Week. On Monday, February 10th, Kevin Lindskoug will take the stage at Scene 1 in Sara Cultural Center. “My goal is to normalize everything within LGBTQI in the world of sports” A Groundbreaking Journey During the autumn, former elite ice hockey goalkeeper Kevin Lindskoug came out publicly identifying as trans. Since then, he has been nominated for QX Gala’s main prize, “LGBTQ Person of the Year”, with a powerful nomination highlighting his mission to transform hockey’s…
Tournaments Return to Kalmar Castle: A Medieval Spectacle in September Medieval enthusiasts and history lovers, mark your calendars! The beloved tournament events at Kalmar Castle are making a spectacular comeback this September. Event Details From September 12-14, visitors will have the incredible opportunity to step back in time and witness the thrilling world of medieval knights and tournaments. The event will feature the renowned Torneamentum, Sweden’s oldest and most respected knight society. Historical Significance Tournaments originated during the medieval period as a way for knights to train and showcase their extraordinary horseback and lance-fighting skills. Interestingly, tournament events were also…
10 Must-See Events in Kalmar for 2025 Kalmar is bustling with events throughout the year. Here’s a list of exciting events to look forward to in 2025 – and this list is still growing, so keep an eye on the event calendar to make sure you don’t miss anything! 1. Krusenstiernska Theatre: “Among Us Swingers” One of Sweden’s most charming outdoor theaters will host the comedy performance “Among Us Swingers” in summer 2025. The show features stars like Thomas Petersson, Clara Henry, Charlott Strandberg, and Måns Nathanaelsson. Premiere is on June 26th. 2. Agility World Championship 2025 Dog enthusiasts, mark…