Anthony Norman

 Östergötland county spreads across the eastern coastline, two hours south of Stockholm. With something for everyone, it boasts outdoor activities aplenty and an interesting cultural heritage. Did you know? Rimforsa is a work bench from IKEA. However, it’s also a charming village in Östergötland. Discover the original Rimforsa and 20 other Swedish places reclaiming their name here . The region’s Östgöta archipelago is a coastal paradise, encompassing nearly 9,000 islands. Östergötland is the duchy of HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, second in line to the Swedish throne. Her official title is the Duchess of Östergötland.   Whether you're into historic architecture, biking adventures or wellbeing in the shape of a reinvigorating coastal holiday, Östergötland delivers. Sweden's second largest county has a compelling past as an industrial hub and is home to the country’s iconic Göta Canal – one of Sweden's most popular attractions. Linköping, the capital of the regio

    Göta Canal is one of Sweden’s most popular tourist destinations. It's ideal for a memorable canal cruise across the country and biking on the car-free towpaths that run along Göta Canal is also a beautiful way to explore this iconic waterway. Göta Canal is often referred to as Sweden’s blue ribbon. The 19th century canal connects Lake Vänern in central-west Sweden with Lake Vättern and ends – or begins, depending on how you look at it – on the east coast. In total, it stretches over 190 kilometres from the town of Sjötorp to Mem. The canal was built by some 58,000 soldiers and is up until today one of the largest construction projects in Sweden. The first part of Göta Canal was inaugurated in 1822, however, it wasn’t fully completed until 1832. Before the railway and road traffic, it was an important transportation route for both goods and passengers. Today, it’s one of Sweden’s most popular tourist destinations. If you haven’t visited Göta Canal yet, this year is

  Stockholm restaurants and Swedish cuisine are far from famous. But you can eat very well in Sweden’s capital. You can choose between local and foreign dishes.There are many restaurants for every budget. However, the number of pubs and bars is limited. If you travelling lover and don’t mind spending 100 dollars or more, visit Operakällaren. This restaurant is located in the same building as the opera house, at the corner of Kungsträdgården. It employs some of the most creative Swedish cooks and serves probably the best smörgåsbord in town.Stockholm has all kinds of restaurants. There is one for every budget. The most expensive Stockholm restaurants are found in Gamla Stan and in the business district Norrmalm.All over town, you will find trendy eateries with loud music, and sometimes rather austere-looking places that serve Italian or Chinese food. Birger Jarlsgatan (and surrounding streets) and the Södermalm district offer a wide variety of good restaurants. The personnel is reserved

  Swedish food is about more than just meatballs. Read our insider tips on what star dishes to try when Travellers are advised to read the FCO travel advice at  gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice  for the country they are travelling to. If you think there is any incorrect or out of date information in this guide please e-mail us at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk The world has embraced all things Swedish, from furniture and crime fiction to cars and pop music. And in recent years, as several restaurants affiliated with the New Nordic Cuisine movement have gained wider recognition, food has also joined the list. With a diet high in whole grains, protein and omega-3, the Swedish diet has been hailed for its health benefits. But for those who want to experience Swedish cuisine without the eye-watering prices of a Michelin-starred restaurant or the restrictions of a low GI diet, here’s a round-up of the most essential foods to try when visiting the heart of Scandinavia... visiting this