The SIMRISHAMN lineup is affordable and versatile in its application with chrome-plated metal features alongside spherical frosted glass that is unlike your typical lighting options You'll appreciate the affordability of these showstopping products which range from $39.99 for the smallest table/wall lamp to $159.99 for a seven-arm chandelier these lamps will offer you peace of mind in that realm with high ratings and plentiful feedback on the various models Nearly all reviews praise the lamps for their quirky and stylistic design with negative comments mostly coming in the form of assembly criticism One happy customer who purchased the floor lamp writes if you use the bulbs recommend[ed] with this product If you're more classically inclined in your interior decor you might not be instantly attracted to these lamps whose globes offer an element of whimsy to any interior If you like being a little quirky with your home's design there are practically limitless options to style with this lamp lineup The small table/wall lamp makes a great wall sconce option for an entryway or hallway (consider purchasing an adhesive cord hider to paint the color of your wall to conceal the obvious black cord that will dangle from the fixture) A particularly fun way to implement more lighting over a kitchen bar is with the SIMRISHAMN pendant fixture ($89.99) and of course you can't resist adding one of the floor lamps ($109.99) to your living room or bedroom The clip demonstrates the warm glow that you can achieve by purchasing this item and comments on the video seem to love the way it ties the room together Another short video by @gehtdichnichtsanna demonstrates the easy unboxing and assembly of a table lamp which from the looks of it will require only a few minutes to put together Easily within reach of most budgets and versatile enough for many interior styles the SIMRISHAMN could be the perfect addition to your home's lighting game The special challenges of the Baltic Sea make the fish stocks particularly vulnerable and require more careful management and a sharp reduction in fishing pressure This was the message from the Baltic Sea Centre's researchers to the new EU Commissioner Costas Kadis Sweden is strongly represented in the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries (PECH) with six Swedish MEPs sitting as full or substitute members MEPs from six different Swedish parties joined forces to welcome the new EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans to Sweden to discuss the urgent situation of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea The visit took place at the Marine Centre in Simrishamn one of the few places in Sweden where local commercial fishing is still active Among those invited to provide a deeper understanding of the challenges facing the Baltic Sea were Tina Elfwing Tina Elfwing explained the special conditions of the Baltic Sea and the major challenges it faces in terms of eutrophication and climate change Fish play an important role in the ecosystem which is not sufficiently taken into account in fisheries management and when deciding on fishing quotas "There is a tendency to blame environmental problems for the crisis in fish stocks," says Henrik Svedäng "It is of course true that there are serious environmental problems in the Baltic Sea that affect fish but this is something that fisheries management must adapt to three of the commercial fish stocks in the Baltic Sea have collapsed completely leading to total or partial closure of the fisheries The situation is also very worrying for three of the four stocks still being fished: herring in the Central Baltic and the Gulf of Bothnia "I tried to explain that it is possible to overfish stocks without intending to do so because there are so many uncertainties in the stock estimates and in the models used," he adds you can overestimate the size of the stock which leads to the fishing quota being set higher than it should be What is currently set in a closed room (by ICES) as a 'maximum sustainable level' has nothing to do with reality and when fish stocks are part of such a fragile ecosystem as the Baltic Sea fishing quotas must be set significantly lower than what MSY calculations  (maximum sustainable yield) indicate Costas Kadis took up his post as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans in December 2024 and the visit to Sweden is one of his first official trips "I found the Commissioner interested in the knowledge we were trying to convey," says Tina Elfwing "He also summarised his impressions at the end in a way that made it clear that he had taken the various messages on board." Policy analyst Charles Berkow comments that it is unusual for an EU commissioner to visit Sweden The fact that Costas Kadis chose to come here is probably due to the fact that the lively Swedish debate on fisheries has raised interest in the EU "Fisheries issues are considered important in Sweden which is reflected in the strong representation in the Fisheries Committee," says Charles Berkow there is also a fairly broad cross-party consensus in favour of a more long-term The EU Commissioner is no doubt curious to know why I can also imagine that he will want to know how well what he hears from Sweden is anchored in society and within the various parties" One of the new Commissioner's tasks is to review the Common Fisheries Policy the European Commission will present a new pact to protect the oceans politicians will realise that fish in the sea are an important part of the ecosystem and that current management needs to be radically changed if stocks are to recover from today's extremely low levels," says Henrik Svedäng Sweden's culinary landscape continues to captivate global attention as evidenced by the latest additions to the prestigious Michelin Guide At the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2024 award ceremony held on May 27 four Swedish restaurants were awarded coveted stars.  These newly starred establishments reflect the rich diversity of Swedish gastronomy blending traditional flavors with modern techniques and showcasing the finest local ingredients Björn Frantzén's restaurant Frantzén in Stockholm retains its three Michelin stars as the only one in Sweden and as one of now a total of six restaurants in the Nordic region with three stars.  Read on for the motivation what makes each of these places so special 18 restaurants in Sweden had stars in the Guide Michelin For more info: Guide Michelin restaurants in the Nordics Visit Sweden has an official assignment from the Swedish government to market Sweden as a destination. Our vision is that Sweden by 2030 is the world's most sustainable and attractive destination built on innovation. Welcome to Sweden, a destination of a different nature.  SwedenGlide along the serene Sydostleden biking trail in the far south of Sweden to discover quaint towns and we start on our e-bikes in Kivik — one of Skåne’s quaintest little villages where colourful hollyhocks sway in the front gardens of immaculate cream-white churches and countless apple orchards I’m pedalling along the Sydostleden a biking trail stretching for 170 miles between the coastline of Simrishamn It’s one of only three national trails in Sweden — a title that certifies routes are of high quality traffic safe and dotted with experiences and services The gentle Sydostleden trail is also a great place to start if you want to learn more about the country: taking travellers past farms it provides a perfect introduction to the Swedish countryside We make a big loop inland, pulling into Andrarum for a lunch stop. Just like Kivik, it looks like an old-world village and we nab a table at Kaffestugan Alunbruket it’s now run by the great-grandchild of the original owner who regales us with tales about the village it was engulfed by a yellow cloud of sulphur from the local alum factory there’s no sign of the smog — just skies of brilliant blue above the charismatic hobbit-like village That’s the thing about the Sydostleden — it’s the sort of trail that puts the spotlight on the locals and the compelling towns and villages that pepper the route We push on down a gravel road in a hilly forest but there are no tough climbs along the route and for the most part the cycle paths are paved — making the trail suitable for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts a picturesque medieval town where many of the homes have private jetties and the locals have garnered a reputation for their love of eel that it’s also the home of the Absolut Vodka distillery — its great copper stills have been churning out the world-famous vodka since 1906 you can book boat trips and glide around the UNESCO-protected area It’s really the sort of place where you have to spend at least a few hours — but we have to carry on a medieval town in Skåne along the Sydostleden where many of the homes have private jetties.Photograph by Frits MeystHow to do it stretching for 162 miles from the coastline of Simrishamn to Helsingborg these three routes allow travellers to cycle 577 miles visitskane.com Read more pieces about Skåne in our hub Every product is independently selected by our editors Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission For more of the Cut’s favorite fashion, beauty, and home finds, sign up for the weekly Cut Shop Newsletter No home décor is truly complete without the right lighting When you give up on your landlord’s special pendant light and embrace strategic lighting you’ll need at least a couple of lamps to brighten things up including the affordable ones we use everyday and the ones that are trending Read on to shop the best lamps from brands like Ikea Another soft and diffused option that has been on my nightstand and on my desk is this under-$50 table lamp I love the gold accents and the shape; it doesn’t take up too much space but still adds lots of light Your floor could use a little mood lighting, too. You’ll need to buy a bulb and cord set for this shade but the way it accents the room makes the extra purchases worth your money It also gives you more opportunities to customize your light It’d be hard to find an immaculately decorated Brooklyn apartment that doesn’t include this wavy accent lamp Meeting somewhere between a paper lantern and a desk lamp this recycled plastic option is 3D-printed and adds a warm glow to the room If you couldn’t get your hands on the IKEA Varmblixt table lamp this will fill the donut-shaped hole on your shelf The brass accents are a nice touch and will match some of your favorite furniture but it’s a nice accent for a shelf or desk but the real selling points are the silver chrome finish and modern shape Mood lights are less about practicality and more about the vibe but it will look good tucked into a corner on a shelf If you’ve been thinking about buying a mushroom lamp here’s an affordable option that reviewers love offering a few different color options for a warm glow If you need a little more light than a table lamp this minimal gold lamp can handle a 60-watt bulb Sure you have to buy more lightbulbs but consider this affordable find worth it and you can turn each bulb on and off separately There’s a reason this cool chrome lamp is a best-seller If you love the shiny chrome finish but prefer a more minimal design and how easily the shade moves to adjust the lighting Get the vintage look without spending hours at a flea market — this gold-finish lamp takes 25-watt bulbs and emits a soft glow By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us. Every product is independently selected by our editors. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission. Golden Globe nomination to Rebecca Ferguson. Fewer teenage moms. Supporting the king  Golden Globe nomination to Rebecca Ferguson There are fewer teenage moms in Sweden today than 40 years ago. Meanwhile the number of middle age first-time moms is increasing. This according to Socialstyrelsen’s report ”Graviditeter, förlossningar och nyfödda barn” (Pregnancies, births, and newly born). In 1973, 15 percent of all moms were teenagers, today it is only 3 percent. Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf has received at least 2.2 million SEK (or $338,000) in agricultural support (”jordbruksstöd”) from the European Union for his estate Stenhammar in Södermanland during 2013. This according a report by Swedish Radio’s Ekot. A ”gårdsstöd” (estate support) worth 1 million SEK ($154,000) was just paid out. During the year, the king has also received ”vallstöd” (forage support), ”betesstöd” (bait support), and support for ecological organic farming. Rebecca Ferguson (19 October 1983) is a Swedish actress. She played the lead role in the soap-opera Nya tider and later played Chrissy in the Swedish-American soap Ocean Ave.. Ferguson has also appeared in movies, including A One-Way Trip to Antibes, the horror film Strandvaskaren and the upcoming film Vi alongside Gustaf Skarsgård. Ferguson's role in The White Queen has been met with some praise. Pilot TV Podcast #317: Strike & Based On A True Story ft. Tim Cook & Rebecca Ferguson, Holliday GraingerTV Series | 16 12 2024 TV Series | 16 12 2024 TV Series | 01 11 2024 Silo Season 2 Trailer Uncovers More Lies And Truths Ahead Of Apple TV+ DebutTV Series | 14 10 2024 Movies | 01 10 2024 Movies | 30 09 2024 Movies | 29 08 2024 TV Series | 29 07 2024 Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page July 10 (UPI) -- A Swedish hot dog vender has caused outrage with an advertisement featuring a woman's lips wrapped around a "thick sausage." A prime example of an poorly-thought through act and a traditional gender approach with the aim of drawing in customers," gender studies expert Britten Dehlin told the Swedish-language Ystads Allehanda newspaper Dehlin said the hot dog stand previously bore an advertisement depicting a naked woman wrapped around a sausage She said the kiosk's advertisements give the wrong impression about gender equality in the city we want Simrishamn to have a good reputation and take the lead with our gender equality work but it's working against equality," she said The youngsters don't get it -- they only see the sausage," he said Andersson said the image was previously used by Swedish food retailer Scan said he has not seen the advertisement but plans to have it removed Michelle Alphe's French classes in Franklin High School begin the same way most days: with a Chromebook I'll post their assignments [on Google Classroom] and the students get right on the computers and can start working right away," Alphe told Business Insider Advanced classes might read an article in French then record a video in which they discuss what's different between the US and the country they read about They then post the video on Google Classroom and their peers watch and comment on the video "At first I was resistant to it — I'm a technophobe," Alphe told Business Insider I think it has made students' work easier too." This scene is repeated in classrooms around the US where education is increasingly starting to revolve around Google for Education apps and Google's Chromebook laptops.  Google says there are 80 million educators and students globally using G Suite for Education There are 40 million global users of Google Classroom specifically Google is not alone in trying to making inroads on the hardware and software sides of the classroom where students can access documents and information for their classes a repository for textbooks and other class materials The average cost for learning management software is $5 to $8 per student annually, according to Ben Davis, a senior educator analyst at the market-research firm Futuresource Consulting. For a district such as Baltimore that could cost nearly $1 million a year.  But Google Classroom and G Suite for Education are totally free Google has tens of millions of users for its education software but it chooses not to make a cent off of them Google said a single Chromebook starts at $149 per unit for classrooms Google has created teaching courses and certifications and creates tools like a closed-captioning function for students giving presentations on Google Slides "You could argue that part of it is philanthropic," Jonathan Rochelle a product management director for G Suite for Education having educators and students experience our products is important." He added: "Our motivation is to make sure people have an option to work better." But Google for Education has raised suspicions for ed-tech analysts and educators "They are still selling their Google products to kids who are being taught to trust them," Keith Chiappone an eighth-grade English teacher at Conackamack Middle School in Piscataway Township when they are of age where they can legally make decisions may seem over the top to those who managed to learn to read and write without computers or with occasional visits to the school computer lab But districts that furnish each student with a laptop aren't doing so by their own choice alone. Since the late 2000s, legislatures in states such as Florida, Virginia, and California began passing laws to call for digital classrooms and textbooks "There's an increasing push to have our students become digitally literate and move into the workforce seamlessly through the use of digital tools," said Elita Driskill, the director of technology for Arlington Independent School District in Arlington "The state recognizes the need for students to be ready for the workplace." Initiatives for "digital content" initially put undue pressure on district administrators, said Dwayne Alton, who is in charge of information technology for the School District of Lee County in Fort Myers the 33rd-largest in the US with 93,000 students Read more: Here's how technology is shaping the future of education we're going to be super modern,'" Alton told Business Insider Kids should be learning with technology and school districts should be required to transition from paper to digital content.'" Now teachers can track students' progress through in-class activities in real time and assess where a student is excelling or needs help It's allowed for individual learning beyond separating kids into slow and fast reading groups "We know that students move at different paces," Alton said "We want to make sure we're not just teaching to the middle but providing enrichment for the higher levels and remediation for the lower levels." "The market is right at the beginning of digital transformation with devices coming into student hands and so lots of companies across the education ecosystem are investing in digital," Davis of Futuresource told Business Insider Education-only companies such as Blackboard, which was founded in 1997, and corporations like Microsoft and Apple had been long positioned in the classroom and they looked poised to benefit from this growth Read more: Microsoft buys a classroom video startup with 20 million users as it pushes against Google Danny Wagner was a middle-school science teacher in his native Kentucky for nine years before he moved to the Bay Area to become a tech lead at San Francisco Unified School District He was a teacher as Google Classroom first made its big push into the ed-tech market in the early 2010s when state legislatures were pushing for digital classrooms and Google Classroom was the first tool that solved that problem," Wagner who is now an editor of ed-tech reviews at Common Sense Media "Google Classroom took off like grass on fire," Gartner Research vice president Kelly Calhoun Williams who focuses on K-12 education and was in public education for 25 years Chromebooks and other Google devices made up 58% of all devices purchased for US classrooms in 2017, according to Futuresource data Not every Chromebook-enabled school uses Google Classroom and many classrooms without Chromebooks use Google Classroom or G Suite for Education.  Apple's market share in mobile devices for education sank by 33 percentage points from 2012 to 2017 while Microsoft's decreased by 21 percentage points Franklin High School has had G Suite for Education for only about four years has been using Google products in her classroom for a decade.  Muir is enthusiastic about Google Classroom's features She can quickly see how her students are performing on certain tasks Absent students can keep up with assignments and activities by simply checking the Google Classroom homepage It's easier for clubs to organize and for teachers to share learning resources with each other have access to the technology. All Franklin students have Chromebooks thanks to a one-to-one initiative in which each student has his or her own Chromebook starting in middle school Davis of Futuresource said between 20% and 30% of US classrooms have similar one-to-one programs.  "I can edit a Google Doc on my phone," Muir went on "I can connect with Google Classroom on my phone no matter where I am There are a lot of options and accessibility Google created Google Classroom as a response to educators using Google Docs as a collaboration tool among other teachers and for their students Google Classroom doesn't address every classroom need and higher-level demographic and conduct information. Its simplicity is part of why it's won over so many teachers "It was hugely popular because it was just so darn simple," Williams said "Anybody could pick it up and understand what it was for and use it." a teacher at Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick said Google Classroom is incredibly easy to use particularly because she already had a Gmail account That familiarity with Google products is good for tech-averse educators "I know a lot of teachers who are overwhelmed by the technology and feel a little lost," Guzio told Business Insider You cannot [overstate] how important that was for Google Classroom's success." Driskell said that Arlington purchased Chromebook carts Alton said the Lee County School District is using more free content and that its spending on technology has increased over the years a middle-school English teacher in the Bay Area Google can acclimatize millions of children to its products "It's pretty clear what motive Google has," Williams at Gartner Research said "This is not a product they're selling; this is not a commercial product It's getting lots of people very used to working in a Google environment." Even teachers who feel squeamish about the product don't have an option but to use it Chromebooks are the technology furnished in Petrone's district while Chiappone of Piscataway said he was required to use Google Classroom in his previous district "It's not our choice what software we use," Chiappone said "Every school district will purchase a license for specific software 'I'm going to go use this other software,' because just about everything has a subscription fee." teachers said they were already strapped for time and energy There simply aren't enough hours in the day to ponder how their district-provided software might be affecting them and their students "There is a bit of a mistrust to Google in some way from the teacher standpoint because it is such a large corporation offering everything for free," Wagner said they are aware that there's a manipulation "But while we ponder these overarching questions Are you an educator or a student who uses Google products in the classroom? Email the author at rpremack@businessinsider.com SwedenThe essential guide to Sweden’s best southernmost beaches and harbour towns – what to do where to eat and why they should top your summer holiday must-visit listApelögaMÖLLENorth of Helsingborg and the gateway to the Kullaberg Nature Reserve this tiny town really comes alive in the summer A handful of sloping streets with pretty houses – some with pale-green paintwork others with apple trees bursting with fruit in the front gardens – all lead down to the recently redeveloped harbour where there are a cluster of restaurants and cafés with a jetty and steps you can climb down into the water A favourite with the Malmö smart set who want to escape the city for summer weekends backs onto the inland lagoons of the Flommen Nature Reserve and the sandy beach beyond Quiet streets with low-level houses are arranged in a grid (ideal for pootling around on a bicycle) SkanörApelögaTHE BEACHESA ribbon of white sand hugs the peninsula stretching from Skanör to the neighbouring town of Falsterbo Skanör harbour is bookended by colourful beach huts on one side and a curving sandy bay on the other; Falsterbo feels wilder with sand dunes and a wooden boardwalk that leads down to a longer stretch of shore Both are reminiscent of some of the beaches around Newquay in Cornwall SkanörApelögaWHAT TO DOHang out on the beach with the local families. At Skanör, the contemporary wood-and-glass Badhytten café (order mussels and chips or a crisp salad) has a rooftop terrace and seats right on the sand – it’s the perfect spot for sundowners Made famous as the medieval town where the long-running detective television series Wallander was filmed (Scandinavia’s largest film studio is here too) this south coastal town has characterful cobblestone streets YstadCarolina RomareTHE BEACHESYou’ll be spoilt for choice with all the gorgeous beaches: west of the town is Mossbystrand backed by a nature reserve of the same name and known for its shallow waters and sheltered bay; east is Ryssbadet where locals keep small boats in the sand dunes continue along the coast to Sandhammaren beach Be careful if you decide to swim: there are often strong sea currents Read more: Why you should visit Malmö now Head to Söderberg & Sara bakery in town to pick up croissants (the custard doughnuts are also delicious) and a cappuccino, or a picnic lunch to take to the beach. To the west, there’s also the Svarte Beach Club a renovated kiosk with a handful of tables and chairs on a wooden deck that overlooks the sand Simrishamn is very similar in style to neighbouring Ystad and has a rich fishing past which is marked by the herring sculpture down by the harbour SimrishamnMickael TannusTHE BEACHESThe sandy beach runs north for several miles from the harbour: rent a bike and cycle or walk along the footpath stopping along the way for a dip in the sea a family-run organic farm and flower garden Often likened to the Hamptons because of the wealthy second-home owners who flock here in the summer this northern town on the Bjäre peninsula has a handful of beaches within an easy drive and a buzzing harbour BåstadMickael TannusTHE BEACHESThe town beach is Skansenbadet but there’s also crabbing at Ingelstorp a jetty at Torekov for sea swimming (afterwards lunch on shrimp toast at the lovely G Swensons Krog restaurant) and long In this mellow, medieval town in the east the main industry is eel fishing (it’s also home to the Absolut Elyx vodka distillery) Stately homes line the waterfront promenade wooden boats bob in the marina and in the summer visitors make a beeline for the beach ÅhusApelögaTHE BEACHESÅhus is part of the 40km-long Åla coast which extends all the way from Kristianstad down to Österlen constantly shifting along the dunes and close-to-the-shore reefs Fishing nets often dry in the sun and the dunes are full of colourful wooden huts SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM: Please consider donating to keep our website running and free for all - thank you! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden paid a visit to the Marine Centre and Simris Alg late last week. On Thursday, Victoria began a day of engagements focusing on marine life and the marine economy. In the morning, she visited the Marine Centre in Simrishamn with the Director-General of the Sea and Water Authority, Jakob Granit, who filled her in on what the Centre does; as well as learning the results of the MARELITT Baltic project, which is a joint project between Sweden, Poland, Germany and Estonia to find lost fishing gear, or ghost yarn – lost fishing nets and trawls – in the Baltic Sea. “We had an intensive program, but everything has worked out perfectly and I felt that the Crown Princess was very pleased with the day,” Madeleine Lundin, the Development Manager at the Marine Centre said in a press release on the Centre’s official website. “The Crown Princess’s commitment to the Baltic Sea environment is great and she works actively with various marine environment issues, which means that she is well versed in the basics. It feels good that we could help give the Crown Princess more knowledge by sharing our experience.” Crown Princess Victoria also met with fishermen aboard a boat outside the Marine Centre who work to find ghost yarn in the Baltic. Following this, Victoria traveled with the Coast Guard to the shipwreck of the Villon before returning back to the Centre for lunch. In the afternoon, Victoria visited Simris Alg. Simris Alg is an algae-growing agribusiness located in Hammenhög, Sweden. According to its website, the company aims to “empower healthy and planet-friendly lifestyles by delivering superior products from algae” in an effort to be “a landmark business for the bio-based economy.” In a blog post on the Simris Alg website, the company says that they were honoured to welcome Victoria as they know of her “dedication to marine science, the oceans and aquatic environments, and we were happy to share our own passion for ocean health with her.” During her tour of the facilities, Victoria learned about the company’s efforts to promote a circular economy “by creating sustainable loops with neighbouring farms and industries,” as well as how Omega-3 can help curb overfishing. Victoria also visited the greenhouses and labs to see how microalgae are grown. She was able to see microalgae strains in a microscope and helped harvest some before undertaking a taste-testing of algae snacks and vegan ice cream. winding beneath ancient beech trees and along lonely beaches forage for berries and stumble across sites far beyond the tourist trail HavängMake tracks to this beach in the popular holiday region of Österlen Take a walk through the meadows that fringe the shoreline; horses and cows occasionally head down to stalk the shallows wander up to Havängdösen — a 5,500-year-old Stone Age monolith — lording itself over the beach or admire the reflection of trees in the Verkeå river Stenshuvuds National ParkSet your alarm early to avoid the crowds at this park joining the Skåneleden from the village of Kivik in the north to the small city of Simrishamn in the south wide sandy beaches and ancient beech trees climb a trail to the top of the Stenshuvuds hill before making your way back down among the lush vegetation Knäbäckshusen beach is one of the highlights along Skane’s 235-mile coastline.3. Knäbäckshusen beachSkane’s 235-mile coastline has been quietly gaining a fan base with beach lovers, and another must-see is Knäbäckshusen beach next to Stenshuvud National Park Follow the fragrance of pine and you’ll stumble across this stretch of white sand where adventure seekers pull off their boots and launch themselves into the shivery water don’t miss the gorgeous shores at Mälarhusen and Sandhammaren KnäbäckshusenTravellers in the know are slowly waking up to the charms of this tiny town on the southernmost tip of Sweden White timber houses line the one and only road with impeccably red-and-blue painted window frames and gardens filled with swaying hollyhocks which gradually opens to Hanöbukten — a sandy bay where the Blekinge and Skåne regions meet in flinty waters Ales Stenar dates back to the early Iron Age and features 59 boulders arranged in the shape of a ship.5 Ales StenarIs this a sundial or a group of tombstones marking a burial ground Ales Stenar continues to baffle the experts This mysterious megalithic monument dates back to the early Iron Age and features 59 boulders arranged in the shape of a ship before refuelling in a smokehouse in the nearby town of Kåseberga Nyrups Naturhotell has no electricity, running water or wi-fi.6. Nyrups NaturhotellThe only way to reach this offbeat running water or wi-fi — which only adds to the wild charm of this place Guests gather kindling to make their own fires — the outdoors cooking alone can take up a couple of hours — and sleep in spacious yurts that contain real beds Several trails snake out from the popular Hovdala Castle, including the 35-mile Hovdalaleden.7. Hovdala CastleTake a tour of this popular 16th-century fortress built during Denmark’s reign; the holes of Swedish bullets are still visible in the walls of the gatehouse Several small trails snake out from the castle History-lovers should also make sure to take a walk in the surrounding thick forest which once hid the greatest spy in Swedish history: Colonel Stig Wennerström responsible for leaking well over 20,000 pages of top-secret Swedish defence documents The new campsite at Hovdala Hiking Centre has three design-conscious huts: Birk Birka and RonjaFor a unique night in the outdoors book a stay at the new campsite at Hovdala Hiking Centre and its three design-conscious huts: Birk are camouflaged with stacks of birch and open to magnificent views of Finjasjön lake 9. Kullaberg PeninsulaFor some extra adventure look to the Kullaberg Peninsula — a windblown spit of land where outdoor-lovers can mountain bike There’s also abseiling and the chance to head out on a speedboat and spot the porpoise – a small whale that looks like a dolphin Guides will even take intrepid visitors into the peninsula’s weathered caves — some of which served as dwellings as far back as the Stone Age In the Kullaberg Peninsula, adventure-lovers can try a host of outdoors activities, including mountain biking, surfing and rock climbing.10. Kullaberg Nature ReserveA major highlight of the Skåneleden trail meadows and wet marches that are patrolled by boar Stunning views pop up along the northern and southern shore hiking trails and you can also visit the highest lighthouse in Sweden — be sure to catch your breath at the cafe But there are a few things to keep in mind: don’t pick any protected plant species; limit your stay on someone’s private property to one night; close all fences behind you; don’t leave any waste behind; be careful with fires; and finally Apple art in Kivik by artist Emma Karp Lundström  The artist Emma Karp Lundström created her tenth apple art for the Apple Market in Kivik She is known to use 12 or 13 apple varieties and anywhere from 30 to 40,000 apples for the large―nearly 1,200 square feet―work of art for the "widescreen" at the Apple Market called "Yes Box Bombi," was dedicated to the author Fritiof Nilsson Piraten (1895-1972) A 1968 television series based on Piraten’s 1932 novel “Bombi Bitt och jag” [Bombi Bitt and I] became the starting point for renowned Swedish actor Stellan Skargård’s acting career One of the best known quotes of the popular author can be found on his gravestone in the village Ravlunda just outside of Kivik: "Här under är askan av en man som hade vanan att skjuta allt till morgondagen Dock bättrades han på sitt yttersta och dog verkligen den 31 januari 1972." [Here below rests the remains of a man who had the habit of delaying everything until a day later More information on the annual Apple Market in the Österlen town of Kivik: www.applemarknaden.se HomeDestinationsInterestsTop Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to travel to Sweden Witness over 100,000 birds pass Falstebro on their way south making a stop before crossing the sea on their way to tropical Africa Falsterbo is particularly interesting due to its visible raptor migration Numerous birds of prey species pass by this town drawing in hundreds of bird-watching enthusiats from all over Baltic peninsula and beyond While the peak of bird migration unfolds during fall some passing birds can be seen as early as early August or mid-August A major number of bird species flies over Falsterbo in late September until late October with the bird counts reaching thousands every day The entire migration period generally lasts six to eight weeks one of the leading environmental monitoring and research institutions in Sweden Falsterbo offers numerous bird-watching spots Located on the south-west of the Falsterbo peninsula Nabben is the most popular spot among bird enthusiasts and is a great starting point with white sandy beaches and outlook on the Baltic Sea Falsterbo lighthouse is another great option Many migrating birds stop in the lighthouse garden but it's recommended to stay away from the nests Kolabacken offers sights of raptor migration while South Flommen is a stopover for many reed birds The port town of Simrishamn is located 11 miles (17 km) away from Stenshuvud's National Park but the town itself is also perfect for witnessing bird migration If you're new to bird-watching and would like to hear some insights from ornithology experts consider joining any guided tour or hiring a professional guide the WINGS bird tour operator organizes a bird-watching tour along Falsterbo peninsula with Stephen Menzie Stephen also organizes his own private tours in the Falsterbo area while the private tour with Stephen costs $650 per day for one person consider investing in a pair of high-quality binoculars Since migration unfolds during colder months of the year it's advised to wear warm and waterproof clothing Även Bollan har nu fått flytta till sitt efterlängtade nya hem hos ett par i Simrishamn Bollan är en trevlig dam som varit hemlös hela sitt liv men kastrerats av boende i Flyinge by som också sett till att hon fått mat Bollan är förstås van vid att vara ute och vill gärna komma till ett hem där det är möjligt men nu vill vi också hjälpa Bollan att få en trygg tillvaro inomhus med kärleksfulla människor flyingebygden@djurskyddet.se Info för föreningens jourhem