Many people have been inspired and fascinated by the Downton Abbey series and its stunning surroundings. This has also made it almost impossible to book a visit to Highclere Castle (as the castle is called in real life) and the events offered there at short notice. Anyone wishing to visit the popular castle should therefore be out in...
Always a little ahead of the rest of Sweden, Gothenburg takes the opportunity to jump-start its celebrations, just a few days before Sweden celebrates 500 years.The festival begins with a cannon salute from the East India Ship Götheborg on the Göta Älv, followed by four days of performances, food and - of course - humor.Nobody really knows when...
First it was Gothenburg that turned 400, and today it's time for the Kingdom of Sweden to turn an even 500.On June 6, 2023, it will be 500 years since Gustav Vasa was elected king and the independent Kingdom of Sweden re-emerged from the Kalmar Union.To celebrate 500 years of Swedish kings of mixed quality, we've gone in...
Interest in Swedish art and antiques is high, despite the recession. In Stockholm, two hammer auctions on the theme "classic & Asian" are held in parallel on June 14-16, when Stockholms Auktionsverk and Bukowskis hold their major spring auctions.There's a huge amount of amazing paintings, artefacts, sculptures, books and more going under the hammer, and there's no way...
HBO's Succession is one of the most popular streaming series of the year. Now you have the chance to live like a Roy - the dynasty at the center of the show - as two of the show's famous apartments are for sale.Succession?The series Succession is currently in its fourth season and for those who missed it, we...
