European Heritage, one clear tradition is to innovate Upcycle European heritage and traditions is in line with the Swedish tradition to innovate. Some countries are more keen to let to go of the old than others, such as Sweden did for many years. Nevertheless, nowadays, there is a growing recognition that our heritage is important. …
Hälsingland a landscape full of folk tales, stories, rich cultural and natural heritage Are you looking for a special treat? Discover hiking trail Sweden Hälsingland. Hälsingland is on my list of places where I want to go. It is close to Stockholm but yet another world full of folk tales, stories, beautiful nature and Swedish …
In sports, are you a young team member and leader was the general theme of the camp we organised for my son´s football team for the October break some years ago. We ended up going two years in a row to Ödevata Countryside Hotel, a beautiful place in the forest of Småland. Not far away …
With a Kon-Tiki make biochar in your backyard! In addition you can easily create a nice bonfire or outdoor cooking treat for your family, friends, or guests. Start to produce biochar and at the same time, socialise around a bonfire or a barbecue. Malin and Magnus at Ödevata Countryside Hotel, manufacture, in a small-scale and …
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Padel tennis a new folk sport Padel tennis outdoors Sweden is a great idea Are you looking for a great travel occasion for you next holiday in Sweden? Perhaps you want to find the roads less travelled? Nevertheless, you need to find a convincing story line for the roundtrip in Sweden you are planning to …
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Your Swedish food journey explained! Food is such a great way to discover a country or a region. But sometimes when you travel in Sweden you will wonder where all the great food can be found? The big urban areas of are known for great dining and in most towns today you can find a …
Background During the sports holiday in Sweden, I told my son we would go to Ödevata Countryside Hotels to enjoy some beautiful winter days and just enjoy each other’s company. However, that is not 100% true. I also had another motive, I wanted to teach my son about sustainable holiday destinations and why is sustainable …
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Tourist attractions around lake Siljan in Sweden There are many tourist attractions around lake Siljan in Sweden. The region is full of unique culture and outdoors adventures. Learn more about a Summer och Winter visit to the Siljan region. Visit villages and nature in Dalarna. Dalarna in Sweden is an important and fantastic outdoor destination. …
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To look for their Swedish roots and ancestry, and then to visit their “hembygd” (the native/origin place of their ancestors/forefathers), is something more and more Swedes are setting out to do. Perhaps they want to return to the place where their fond childhood memories were created at their parents’, grandparents’, or even great grandparents’ “hembygd”. …
Swedish outdoors is a way of living. The Swedes have a very special connection to outdoor activities . When I was a child, we spent most our time outdoors playing in the woods. We were keen acrobats climbing to branches and hang upside down from our knees. Especially fun was challenge each other to perform gymnastics. …