2008-12-15
Fresh flicks at the 32nd Gothenburg International Film Festival
The 32nd Gothenburg International Film Festival 2009 showcases more than 400 feature films, short films and documentaries from around the world, including the Swedish premiere of Milk, the story of the openly gay politician Harvey Milk, who lived in San Francisco and was murdered in the Seventies, starring Sean Penn
2008-12-04
Pre-Christmas treats – Swedish weekend packages from £108 pp
This architectural gem, designed in the Jugend style with rooms inspired by the four seasons, offers a traditional Swedish Christmas experience through a weekend package including welcome coffee and home-baked cakes, a well-filled Christmas buffet with local specialities and one night’s accommodation with breakfast from 1,350 SEK (£108) pp for stays between 28 November and 22 December
2008-12-04
Cruise into Christmas within the Gothenburg archipelago for £40 pp
Step aboard M/S St Erik, a beautiful boat built in 1881, or M/S Lasse Dahlquist, a traditional skerry cruiser, and pass among the city’s scenic archipelago while enjoying a Swedish julbord – a Christmas buffet with a flavour of the sea – plus entertainment from a troubadour
2008-11-07
Gothenburg EXPO-sed as ultimate City Break
An exceptionally well-attended travel trade event, enabling city break organisers to meet operators and agents, the occasion – held in Sweden for the first time - will serve as yet another spur for the city’s ever-increasing popularity (visit www
2008-10-27
Champagne and oysters on Karingon island
Enjoy the good life this autumn – soak up Sweden’s picturesque west coast with champagne and oysters, and even a cigar, in the hot tub at Karingo - Karingon island’s oyster bar
