❄️ Preface · In Sweden, I learned the joy of “just right” After spending half a month in Sweden, my biggest takeaway wasn’t the breathtaking scenery but the Swedish philosophy of life called “Lagom”—not too much, not too little, just right. They can smile while drinking hot lingonberry juice in an ice hotel at minus 20 degrees Celsius, and they can stop working exactly at 3 PM to fully enjoy a cinnamon roll with coffee. This country blends cold and warmth in a way that’s addictive. · -- 📍 Stockholm · The design museum floating on water This city is made up of 14 islands, with water just a few steps away. The cobblestone streets in the old town creak underfoot, and around the corner, you’ll find the glass facade of the modern art museum—a perfect balance of contrasts. ✨ Highlights · Subway art gallery: Spend one ticket to see the “world’s longest art gallery.” The wisteria mural at T-Centralen station is a must-photograph spot. At Kungsträdgården station, archaeological ruins are displayed as decorations—very hardcore. · Old town (Gamla Stan): Mustard yellow and brick red houses packed together. Explore the alleys to find the Nobel Museum. It’s small but full of substance. · Vasa Museum: A 17th-century warship that was salvaged and almost fully restored. Standing under the ship and looking up gives you goosebumps. · Monteliusvägen viewpoint: A secret spot in the southern district overlooking City Hall and Lake Mälaren. At sunset, the whole city turns golden. Locals like to bring a bottle of wine and sit here in a daze. 🍽️ Food recommendations · Swedish meatballs: Don’t just think of IKEA. Try the handmade ones at Pelikan, an old restaurant in Södermalm, served with lingonberry sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. The flavor is next level. · Cinnamon roll: Join the locals for fika. Fabrique or Svedjan Bageri are recommended. The dough is moist and soft, with just the right amount of sugar filling. Every bite is pure happiness. · Shrimp sandwich: Open-faced, piled high with shrimp, boiled egg, and dill fish roe sauce. One sandwich is filling. 📌 Travel tips · A single subway ticket is valid for 75 minutes and can be used on buses and ferries. Download the SL app to buy tickets directly. · Most museums are closed on Mondays. Thursday evenings often have free entry. Check the official website in advance. · -- 📍 Gothenburg · Sea breeze and roller coasters on the west coast Sweden’s second-largest city lacks the polish of the capital but has the rough and casual vibe of a port city. In summer, the sea breeze mixes with the screams from amusement parks—it’s exhilarating. ✨ Highlights · Liseberg amusement park: The largest roller coaster park in Northern Europe. Outdoor concerts are held on summer nights. The thrill level is maxed out. · Fish church (Feskekôrka): Looks like a church but is actually a seafood market. Fresh oysters with white wine, sitting by the pier in the breeze—pure enjoyment. · Haga old town: Rows of colorful wooden houses. Everyone has a giant cinnamon roll. Find a café and lounge for the afternoon. · Gothenburg archipelago: In summer, hop on a ferry to island-hop and bike around. Steam in a sauna on a deserted reef, then jump straight into the sea—this is a Swedish-approved summer ritual. 🍽️ Food recommendations · Seafood: The west coast is Sweden’s seafood kitchen. Pickled herring and smoked salmon at the fish market are must-tries. · Pea soup with pancakes: If you’re in Gothenburg on a Thursday, find an old restaurant and order this traditional meal. The Swedish military has eaten it for decades. 📌 Travel tips · Summer is the best season in Gothenburg. Archipelago tours and amusement parks are in full swing. · The city center is small. You can explore on foot or rent a bike. · -- 📍 Kiruna · The ice and fire saga inside the Arctic Circle Visiting Sweden in winter without chasing the northern lights is a missed opportunity. Kiruna is the northernmost town in Sweden. It’s truly cold, but the beauty leaves you speechless. ✨ Highlights · Icehotel: Rebuilt every winter with ice sculptures, ice rooms, ice beds, and reindeer skin sleeping bags. Sleep one night at –5℃ and revive yourself in the morning with a hot lingonberry juice. · Aurora sky station: Take a cable car up the mountain. It’s one of the world’s best spots to watch the northern lights. Sit by the fire eating cinnamon rolls while the green lights dance—it’s worth the cold. · Sami cultural experience: Feed reindeer, listen to traditional Sami chanting (Joik), stay in red wooden cabins, and experience the survival wisdom of the Arctic Circle’s indigenous people. 🍽️ Food recommendations · Reindeer meat: A traditional Sami ingredient. You can try it in Kiruna’s restaurants. The meat is firm and has a wild flavor. · Fermented herring: For the brave only. The can opens on the third Thursday of August every year. It’s best to eat outdoors, served with flatbread and onions. Imagine the taste yourself. 📌 Travel tips · Aurora season runs from September to March. Days are very short in winter. Plan your itinerary carefully to avoid traveling in the dark. · Dress in layers like an onion: windproof and waterproof outerwear + down jacket + wool base layer. All are essential. · -- 📍 Malmö · Where modern magic meets pastoral idyll The first stop after crossing the Öresund Bridge from Copenhagen, Sweden’s third-largest city. The twisting Turning Torso skyscraper distorts the skyline, while the southern Skåne countryside pulls you back to a slower pace of life. ✨ Highlights · Turning Torso: A twisted white skyscraper, one of Northern Europe’s tallest buildings. It looks like a sci-fi movie set. · Western harbor colorful houses: Cycle by the sea past rows of Instagram-worthy colorful houses. Every photo looks great. · Ven island: A hidden gem in southern Skåne. Cycle through wheat and rapeseed fields, holding a cinnamon roll while watching the Baltic Sea sunset. Ultimate healing. 🍽️ Food recommendations · Scandinavian wine: Believe it or not, Skåne has wineries. Solaris white grape wines are fresh and clean. · Princess cake: Green almond marzipan wrapped around cream and custard. You can find it in Malmö’s dessert shops. Looks as good as it tastes. 📌 Travel tips · Take the train from Copenhagen Airport across the Öresund Bridge. It’s just a half-hour trip to Malmö, perfect for a side trip. · The best time to cycle on Ven island is May to September. The rapeseed fields in bloom are stunning. · -- 📍 Västerås · The silent echoes of the Viking age If you’re tired of Stockholm, drive an hour west to explore real Viking ruins. No crowds here, just ancient stone ships and the sound of the wind. ✨ Highlights · Anundshög ancient burial mounds: Sweden’s largest and most important Viking site. Climb the huge mound for a panoramic view of wheat fields and stone ship formations. It’s cinematic. · Stone ship formations: Outlines of ships made from large stones, used by Vikings for rituals and gatherings. Walking among them, you can feel an ancient mysterious power. · Runestones: Scattered around, carved with Viking runes. Touching the cold carvings feels like a high-five across a thousand years. 🍽️ Food recommendations · Back in Västerås city, warm up with fish soup and crispy bread at a lakeside restaurant. Cozy and satisfying. 📌 Travel tips · Driving from Stockholm is easiest. The E18 highway takes about 1 hour. Parking is free. · The ruins are free to visit. The Viking farm and café at the entrance are only open in summer. Dress warmly if you visit in winter—the open wind is fierce. · -- 🍽️ Sweden food essentials Besides the above, these are also worth adding to your list: · Pickled herring: The soul of the cold table. Available in mustard, dill, and onion flavors. Eat with boiled potatoes and sour cream. · Crispbread (knäckebröd): A staple that lasts a year without spoiling. Spread with butter, piled with shrimp, or paired with cheese. A Swedish bakery must-have. · Lingonberry jam: A universal sauce. Goes with meatballs, pancakes, and oatmeal. Many Swedes pick lingonberries themselves from the forest to make jam. · -- 📋 Pre-trip essentials · Visa: Schengen area. Apply to the country where you’ll stay the longest. Prepare complete documents and don’t falsify your itinerary. · Safety: There have been recent thefts targeting tourists in Sweden. Don’t leave valuables in your car. Avoid showing off. Keep your bag close. Call 112 for emergencies, 11414 for non-emergencies. · Environment: Most hotels don’t provide toothbrushes or slippers. Bringing your own is more reliable. · Payment: Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) cover almost everything. Many places are cashless. Bring a small amount of Swedish krona just in case. · Language: Swedish is the main language, but English is widely spoken. Most young people can chat easily. · Culture: Swedes value personal space. Don’t stand too close in line. Speak softly in public. Tips are included in the bill and don’t need to be given separately. Sweden’s charm isn’t on a checklist. It’s in the scent of cinnamon rolls at 3 PM and in the moment of shivering wrapped in a sleeping bag on an ice bed inside the Arctic Circle, laughing out loud. Pick the direction you want most and just go.

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Steam Hotel in Västerås Review: The Absolute Best! You're seriously missing out if you don't visit at least once in your life 🇸🇪✨ Let me tell you, if you're traveling to Sweden and getting bored of the usual plain, minimalist hotels, you have to check this place out! They turned a century-old lakeside power plant into a hotel, and the design is incredibly badass and raw. It gives off authentic Luxury Industrial vibes. Every angle you shoot looks absolutely stunning. 🚗 Getting here from Stockholm is super easy and fast! The city of Västerås isn't far from Stockholm at all. You can choose how you want to travel based on your vibe: · By train (Super chill, hassle-free):** Hop on a train from Stockholm Central Station (Stockholm C) and head straight to Västerås Central Station. It only takes about an hour. Super quick! From the station, it's just a short bus or taxi ride to the hotel. · *Driving yourself:** Drive out of Stockholm and head west straight down the E18 highway. The distance is a little over 100 kilometers and the drive takes only about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The roads are easy to navigate, and the scenic views along the way are a delight. 🍸 The vibe inside is insane... Mysterious yet incredibly chic The moment you walk in, you're hit with a mysterious, alluring vibe. The lighting is dim and a bit moody, with candles lit all around the hotel. The dining area downstairs is fully decked out in vintage style. Emerald green tiled walls contrast beautifully with velvet leaf-patterned chairs. And check out those orange-pink fringed lamps! There's also a quirky touch with a shark model placed right in the center. Their attention to detail is off the charts. Sitting there, sipping cold drinks, and chatting away is pure bliss. 🌆 The Ultimate Highlight: A million-dollar view Rooftop Bar you must check in at! The peak moment that makes you think, "Yeah... I definitely had to come here," is the rooftop bar (Locavore). I highly recommend coming up here around early evening. Evening (Chill lakeside vibe): Up at the bar, they've placed a massive tree right in the middle, surrounded by giant floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering endless views of Lake Mälaren. You can sit in the semi-outdoor zone, soak up the natural light, and sip your drink while enjoying the breeze for hours. Night (Romantic/Stunning vibe): When it gets a bit later and the whole city lights up, looking out through those same giant windows is breathtaking. The lights of Västerås contrasting against the deep, moody blue twilight sky is drop-dead gorgeous. Sipping cocktails with a group of friends or bringing your date here with this view is just top-notch. 💬 Conclusion This isn't just a hotel for sleeping; the design is phenomenal. It's perfect for a getaway, soaking in the aesthetic decor, enjoying the spa (their spa is super famous), and then heading up to hang out at the rooftop bar for endless photo ops. Clear your schedule for your next day off and pin this place for your next adventure... The real thing is way more beautiful than the pictures! 🥂🎒

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🌊 Great news! You might soon be able to visit the Western Artificial Island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel! Quickly check out the latest updates! 👇👇 · ☑️ Opening Time: It is expected to open to the public within this year, but please refer to the actual opening date (✨ Specific opening time will be updated accordingly~) · ☑️ Attraction Name: Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cross-River Channel Science Popularization Base, themed "Development of China's Marine Transportation Engineering Technology" · ☑️ Highlights of the Science Popularization Base: Integrates science education, themed sightseeing, and study tours to create a "technology + engineering + cultural tourism" composite landmark in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ✔️ Combines the history of bridge and underwater tunnel development, the transportation development of the Greater Bay Area, and innovative achievements of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel ✔️ Breaks traditional models with digital experience scenarios ✔️ Leverages the technological content of the bridge engineering itself to build a "technology + cultural tourism" model featuring virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and holographic projection ✔️ Transitions visitors from sightseeing scenes to the construction process of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel · ☑️ Target Visitors and Routes: The first phase opens study tour services; visitors can access the island from Shenzhen or Zhongshan directions and will leave the island unified from the Zhongshan direction · ☑️ Address: G2518, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel) ☑️ Coordinates: 113.776746, 22.575916 · 💡 Let’s look forward to the island visit together! Source: Shenzhen Release Compiled by: Shenzhen Weekend Guide ·          

The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link's West Artificial Island has officially entered its trial operation phase, with the simultaneous opening of a dedicated tourist and cultural tourism line! This "ocean living room" spanning the Lingdingyang Sea spans 130,000 square meters and features a 30,000-square-meter biplane-shaped exhibition hall. It's a vital component of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a pride of Chinese infrastructure, and a new maritime landmark in the Bay Area. The island is packed with must-see highlights: the dedicated observation deck on the third floor offers the best views of the Link, with its iconic twin towers and engineering details clearly visible, creating a captivating "seascape" photo. In the Sunset Café, sip coffee in the sea breeze as the sunset paints the bridge and island a warm golden hue, creating a truly relaxing experience. The engineering science exhibition area uses dynamic models and immersive video to unlock the secrets of this "megaproject," perfect for both family-friendly learning and independent exploration. The West Artificial Island is not only a breathtaking cross-sea engineering spectacle, but also a new Bay Area landmark, seamlessly integrating technology, culture, and tourism. Starting October 25th, gather family and friends for a romantic encounter combining "major engineering with maritime scenery" and get up close and personal with this internationally award-winning project! The sightseeing and cultural tourism line (Shenzhen-Zhongshan Cross-City Bus Expo Center Bus Hub ↔ West Artificial Island) was launched simultaneously, and passengers can ride for free with their tickets.

#summervacay What a perfect way to spend a weekend, transitioning from Oslo to Stockholm with a relaxed bus and train journey, and discovering a hidden gem along the way! Your brief stop in the charming Swedish town of Västerås sounds like the epitome of an ideal life. You're right, Västerås might not boast a list of bustling tourist landmarks, but its true appeal lies in its wonderful sense of relaxed ease. Imagine this: A tranquil small river gently flowing through the heart of the town. Its banks lined with old wooden houses painted in warm, inviting colors. A unique weir on the river that cleverly manages the water flow while providing a vital passage for fish migrating upstream – a thoughtful touch of nature's harmony. The clear daylight you experienced must have been magical, with the scenery on both banks perfectly reflected in the water, creating a view so picturesque it needed no filters. It truly sounds like a living, breathing painting. This kind of slow travel, where you find beauty in the quiet corners and simply "zone out" for an afternoon, is often the most rewarding. What a perfect blend of natural beauty and serene urban charm! #Vasteras #Sweden #SlowTravel #EuropeanCities #HiddenGem #IdealLife #TravelSweden #RelaxedVibes #Scandinavia

Valborg is a traditional festival celebrated in Västerås Square, where residents gather on April 30th every year to watch the flames and celebrate. In Valborg, the flames are burned at 8pm #国外游 #travel ##南非 , and residents in the square hold celebrations, including dancing, singing and celebration ceremonies. Every year, Västerås Square attracts thousands of spectators. Valborg is a very important summer celebration for Västerås residents, representing joy and happiness, and brings a warm atmosphere every year. If you have ever watched Valborg in Västerås Square, you will definitely be shocked by its beauty and passion!

Snowing time in vasteras, sweden. many times were came here walk around the city and also enjoy eating in a subway or sometimes in mc doland yes.😁 and also a lot of store nearby some shopping center it is also walking distance from out ship in vasteras port. #celebratewithtrip #fallingforfall #vasteras #sweden

Gallerian is the most centrally located mall in Stockholm, being a mere 3 minute walk away from T-Centralen and Stockholm City Station. The mall's size is on the small side but still boasts 185 different stores and cafes. Gallerian is the perfect choice for shoppers who want a break from the outdoor retail district Drottninggatan, or who want to escape the cold temperatures in the winter months whilst still shopping. 🛍 #summervacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

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