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Best Hotels in Norrtälje – My Personal Picks as a Local

Norrtälje isn’t overflowing with hotels and there’s currently 4 different ones in the town since Berglings Boutique Hotell closed earlier this year. But the ones it does have are quite different from each other which means that you can still…

  • Erik Westergard
  • October 10, 2025
  • Sweden

Top Things to Do in Norrtälje – 7 Tips from a Local

Norrtälje will always be special to me since I grew up here. It’s a small town with plenty to do, especially in summer, when everything really revolves around the archipelago and the beautiful Roslagen nature. I thought I’d share some…

  • Erik Westergard
  • September 9, 2025
  • Sweden

A Day Trip to Fjärderholmarna from Stockholm City

Fjäderholmarna is the nearest island to Stockholm city and it takes about 25 minutes to get there from Nybrokajen. The short boat trip makes it a perfect destination for a day trip if you want to escape the heat in…

  • Erik Westergard
  • August 10, 2025
  • Sweden

Wira Bruk – A Hidden Gem Between Åkersberga and Norrtälje

Wira Bruk is a small village with an interesting role in Swedish history. It’s located just off road 276 between Åkersberga and Norrtälje and a perfect stop if you’re in the area. It’s really small so you’ll be able to…

  • Erik Westergard
  • July 27, 2025
  • Sweden

Hotell Havsvidden – A Remote Escape on Åland’s Northern Coast

Hotell Havsvidden is one of Åland’s most unique places to stay with its remote location on the northern part of the island. The hotel is built on cliffs with a stunning view of the sea, with nothing surrounding it but…

  • Erik Westergard
  • July 14, 2025
  • Sweden

Where to Go Near Stockholm: My 5 Favourite Day Trips

As a person who lives in Stockholm I often get asked what to do when visiting the city. Although there’s plenty to see within the city, I’d recommend doing a day trip to some of the towns and islands nearby…

  • Erik Westergard
  • July 7, 2025
  • Sweden

What to See, Eat and Do in Västerås – A Local’s Guide

Just an hour from Stockholm by train, Västerås is one of Sweden’s oldest cities — though you might not get that feeling at first glance. The city centre is mostly made up of shopping malls and the usual Swedish chain…

  • Erik Westergard
  • June 28, 2025
  • Sweden

My Local Guide to Norrtälje – What to See, Eat and Do

Norrtälje is a small town in the heart of Roslagen about an hour’s drive north of Stockholm. I grew up here and it’s safe to say that the town comes to life from the second part of May to late…

  • Erik Westergard
  • June 10, 2025

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