STOCKHOLM (dpa) – The central part of Sweden between Uppsala and Stockholm is the heart of the country. It is here, where the mainland pushes a cheeky curve into the Baltic Sea, that its fortunes have ...

About 1,000 years ago, a Viking woman named Ingrid built a wharf to load ships at a bay on the Swedish coast and commemorated ...

Sweden, with its rich history and culture, is a treasure trove of heritage sites. These sites give a glimpse of the country's ...

Archaeologists in Sweden were expecting to find an ancient settlement, but they were surprised to discover a Viking Age cemetery with boat-shaped burial outlines. When you purchase through links on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Whether they were explorers, traders, warriors or all three, the ...

Drive north of the Swedish capital for about half an hour and you’ll reach the lakeside district of Vallentuna, a pleasant community with cobblestone churches, picnic areas and playgrounds. It’s also ...