Like many travellers, we’d long had our eye on the classic loop through Norway, Sweden and Finland with a return via the Baltic states. Summer 2024 finally felt right, so we set off on an unforgettable adventure — and of …
Sweden
Stories and practical tips for traveling in Sweden, from overnight ferries to Trelleborg to slow stops in little‑known nature reserves.
Use our on‑the‑road notes, routes and pet‑friendly advice to plan a realistic Nordic road trip or add Sweden to a longer loop through Scandinavia and the Baltics.
Overnight ferry from Poland to Sweden with a dog: our experience
Crossing from Poland to Sweden on an overnight ferry was the opening chapter of our summer loop through Scandinavia and the Baltics. We sailed with TT-Line from the port of Świnoujście in Poland to Trelleborg in Sweden — and of …
A short break in Masugnsbyns naturreservat
Driving from Narvik in northern Norway to Finland, we had a long stretch ahead and decided to break the journey with a short stop at Masugnsbyns naturreservat in northern Sweden. The goal was simple: let the dog stretch its legs …



