The iconic Grand Hôtel Stockholm is among four Nordic properties awarded two Michelin Keys, honouring exceptional architecture, character, and service.
Ten more Swedish hotels received one key, including Arctic Bath in Harads – praised for its floating summer cabins and “elemental immersion” in northern nature.
National Geographic Traveller UK listed Stockholm Stadshotell among the world’s 30 best hotels, calling it “one of the most exciting openings of the year.” The historic building – once a shelter, hospital and school – has been reborn as a stylish boutique hotel with restored stucco details, 32 rooms, and a spa.
Just before Christmas, on 21 December 2025, Villa Äng will open in northern Sweden. The 400 m² design villa by the Treehotel family blends luxury and landscape, featuring panoramic meadow views, sauna, and outdoor hot tub.
The Times ranked Hyssna Forest Resort third among Europe’s 25 most stress-busting forest stays. Located near Gothenburg, the family-run resort offers handcrafted wooden cabins and deep forest tranquillity.
Southern Sweden’s Knystaforsen restaurant stars in Apple TV’s “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars”, premiering 24 October 2025. Known for cooking over open fires and sourcing locally, Knystaforsen holds both a Michelin Star and a Green Star for sustainable gastronomy.
At the UN General Assembly in New York, Gothenburg was announced as the new global UN hub for sustainable lifestyles. Chef Marcus Samuelsson presented the dish “Gothenburg Royale”, created with local seafood and vegetables – a culinary showcase of Sweden’s sustainability leadership.
Stockholm’s Röda Huset ranks 35th on The World’s 50 Best Bars list, rising from #45 last year. Its Nordic-style cocktails celebrate Swedish ingredients and creativity. Another local favourite, Tjoget, landed at #76 but remains, according to Vogue Scandinavia, a “cultural hub” blending tradition and innovation.
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