When looking for removals to Sweden to take up a new job, it’s good to know about the Swedish national holidays so that you know when you can take time off work to relax and have fun with the family.
Moving Partnership Ltd have gathered this information together for you so that you can prepare for your holidays in advance of your family's removals to Sweden. After all, it's always good to know ahead of time what you are letting yourself and your family in for.
When you have completed your removals to Sweden and are comfortably installed in your new Swedish home, you will find that the Swede's value their holidays. They value family life and see bank holidays as much as a time to be spent with the family as a time for celebration.
At Moving Partnership Ltd, we specialise in low cost, high quality removals. We compare hundreds of removals quotes so you don’t have to and we assist in every aspect of your move, even down to helping you with the paperwork.
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National Holidays in Sweden
The 5 day week is commonplace in Sweden and hours worked are roughly 38 for men and 32 for women. This has remained largely unchanged since a survey that was carried out in 2006 though there is evidence to suggest that this has risen slightly in recent times.
There are no less than 17 recognised public holidays in Sweden which are actually set out in law and these are taken in addition to the Swedish annual holiday. Most people take three or four weeks off, normally in the summer months of July and August.
The majority of shops and offices in Sweden are closed on Midsummer’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. This also applies to banks, museums and some restaurants. The decision as to whether to open on these particular days is left entirely at the owners discretion. For the rest of the year though, Sunday hours apply to the public holidays. A few restaurants will choose to close on Sundays and public holidays which tend to be the busiest days for museums and galleries.
New Year´s Day, Jan 1
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in many places around the world and Sweden is no exception. Schools, post offices and government offices are closed, as are most businesses.
Epiphany Eve, Jan 5 and Epiphany Day, Jan 6
Epiphany is a traditional annual holiday celebrated widely in churches in Scandinavia. You should not be surprised to find most businesses closed.
Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Again, as it is in most Christian countries of the world, the Easter break is celebrated with time off from work.
May Day, May 1
May Day has been a public holiday in Sweden since 1939.
Ascension Day, May 9
Government offices, schools, banks and many businesses are usually closed in countries where Ascension Day is a public holiday.
Whit Sunday, May 19
Whit Sunday is traditionally a day for picnicking in Sweden. Swedes also decorate their homes with flowers and leafy branches to mark the occasion.
Sweden's National Day, June 6
Sweden has celebrated its National Day on 6 June since 1983. The idea of Sweden having a “National Day” was conceived by Artur Hazelius, founder of the Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm. The day is marked with a lot of pomp and ceremony and flag waving, like our own St Georges Day, only more so.
Midsummer´s Eve, June 20, and Midsummer's Day, June 21
This is not a time to be driving as most everybody will be on the roads on their way out to the countryside. Midsummer is family outing and picnic time. Get on the road early to avoid the queues.
All Saints´ Day, Nov 1
Although All Saints day is officially November 1st, it is celebrated on the Saturday of the closest weekend. The following Sunday marks All Souls Day, a day usually reserved for visiting the graves of lost loved ones. You'll see many candles burning in lanterns at grave sites as people remember those who have passed on and, in the churches, the priest will read out the names of all those who have died the previous year and lead the congregation into prayer as the church warden lights a candle for each of them. Families will gather together for a meal in remembrance of their loved ones and this is usually a quiet, sombre affair.
Christmas Eve, Dec 24, Christmas Day, Dec 25, Boxing Day, Dec 26
In Sweden, Christmas really starts on December 24th but, as in England, most people begin their preparations much earlier. It is a time for family and for feasting, for the giving and receiving of presents and for Christmas decorations.
As well as the obligatory tree, the advent candle stick is a popular Christmas decoration. It marks the countdown to Christmas. Consisting of 4 candles, one for each of the preceding 4 weeks, the first candle is lit on the 4th Sunday before Christmas. On the 3rd Sunday, the first and second candles are lit and so on until, come Christmas Day, the candlestick arrangement resembles a flight of illuminated steps.
New Year´s Eve, Dec 31
In common with countries around the world, New Year’s Eve is marked with huge festivities and big firework displays. The Christmas period was for family, the New Year is for close friends. Dinner parties and drinks parties are lavish affairs and discussions centre around the events of the past year and plans for the next.
New Year’s resolutions are made and then promptly broken and, as the clock strikes midnight, people gather around the TV to watch a huge firework display and a live broadcast from the Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm.
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Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Removals to Sweden: Activities on the Baltic Sea
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In this article, we shall be having a look at all things watery. We’ll put the spotlight on cruises, diving, dolphin watching, fishing, jet-skiing, kayaking, kite surfing, sailing, skim boarding, stand up and paddle, wake-boarding, water-skiing, whale watching and wind surfing. Join us as we head out onto the water.
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The Baltic Sea
This is a huge expanse of icy water in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland as well as parts of Germany and Denmark. Its average depth is nearly 180 ft but at its deepest it measures 1,506 ft, deep enough to submerge a one hundred storey building.
Neither salt water nor fresh, it is a combination of the two and a haven to wildlife such as ringed seals and harbour porpoises, cod, herring and salmon as well as tens of millions of migratory birds; among them, the Arctic tern, divers and long-tailed duck.
It is also home to something just a tad more sinister; “The Baltic Sea anomaly”, a 60 metre circular rock-like formation which is an unusual phenomenon. Discovered in May 2011, some say it’s a UFO while some say it’s the remains of a World War II German anti-submarine device, and still others believe it is a plug to the underworld. Whatever it is and wherever it came from, it continues to baffle scientists to this day.
Cruises
Type the words ‘Baltic Sea Cruises’ into any internet browser and you are instantly faced with a plethora of choice. Not surprising when you consider what’s on offer from the water. You can take in the imperialism of the Baltic’s capital cities, marvel at the architecture of St Petersburg, enjoy the panorama of Stockholm’s archipelago, and see the sights of Kristiansand’s beaches.
Diving
Diving talk in the Baltic has lately been of the “UFO” mentioned above; but that aside for a moment, the seabed has become the resting place for thousands of ships and aircraft, many of which are well preserved due to the composition of the water. The northern Baltic waters cannot support shipworm, the wood-eating clam that destroys submerged timber, so many of these vessels are still largely intact.
Fishing
The brackish nature of The Baltic Sea sees it supporting many species of fish, from those that thrive in the saltier water to the south, to those that prefer the less saline conditions in the north. Among those species regularly and commercially fished here are cod, Baltic herring, sprat, flounder, plaice, salmon, sea trout, European eel and sturgeon. It is likely though that the fishing of eel will be severely regulated, if not stopped altogether, due to diminishing numbers.
Kayaking
Visit the St. Anna Archipelago, around 150km south west of Stockholm, for this watery treat. Here the islands, rocks and skerries provide a playground for everyone, from beginner to sea dog. A beautiful nature reserve displaying everything from uninhabited, barren rock formations to islands covered in pine and birch, it is hoped that the area will be granted National Park status before long.
Kite Surfing
The world of kite surfing has a new record to beat and it was set over the Baltic. Jan Lisewski sailed around 200 kilometres, from Swinoujscie in his native Poland to Ystad in Sweden. It took him around 11 hours to complete the voyage and put kite surfing high on the Baltic’s thrillseekers must-do list. For some great kite surfing spots around the Baltic, visit Visby in Gotland and Dalarö in Stockholm.
Sailing
Despite or perhaps even because of its many shipwrecks, sailing is as popular in the Baltic as it is anywhere else on our blue planet. It’s not for the faint hearted though as there are no pleasure boat sunshine cruises here; it’s all about the challenge. Strong winds, rain and difficult navigation can lead to some hair-raising situations. The strongest currents are mostly found at the harbour gateways.
Stand up and Paddle (SUP)
SUP is very popular in Sweden. Not only is it a relaxing way to cruise the waterways, it’s also an excellent core muscle workout guaranteed to get and keep you fit. Originating in Hawaii, it has taken the world by storm and captured Swedish sporting imagination. You can begin in the calmer waters of Stockholm, improving your core strength and balance, and very soon be looking to push yourselves for a full CV workout.
Wake-boarding
Natural wake boarding with really good waves and winds can be found in the Baltic off the coasts of Latvia and Lithuania but you can wakeboard in Stockholm. At lake Halmsjön, a 623 metre long cable has been strung up over floating jetties around the course. There are 9 different obstacles; a Funbox, a 19 metre slider, 3 kickers, an A-frame, a large Grindbox, a 16 metre piperail and a streetrail providing all the inland wake boarding fun you could wish for.
Water-skiing
There are around 70 water skiing clubs in Sweden, which are run and operated by the members. Clubs rarely own the waters they ski on but rather rent the space from the local authority. One such club, which operates on Lake Mälaren, has been allocated a section of the lake in which to play and they welcome new members. The Cable Park at lake Halmsjön mentioned above also provides water skiing facilities.
Wind surfing
Wind surfing is one of the most popular water sports in Sweden, particularly in the south and along the west coast. There are lots of well sheltered bays with flat, calm water which is ideal if you're new to the sport. On windy, stormy days, however, the waves can rise up as much as 4 metres, presenting a challenge to even the most experienced wind surfer.
Shipping to Sweden - click here for full information on our European removals service or contact us now for a free online moving quote.
In this article, we shall be having a look at all things watery. We’ll put the spotlight on cruises, diving, dolphin watching, fishing, jet-skiing, kayaking, kite surfing, sailing, skim boarding, stand up and paddle, wake-boarding, water-skiing, whale watching and wind surfing. Join us as we head out onto the water.
Moving Partnership Removals to Sweden – click here for full information on our range of professional services or contact us now for a free online moving quote
The Baltic Sea
This is a huge expanse of icy water in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland as well as parts of Germany and Denmark. Its average depth is nearly 180 ft but at its deepest it measures 1,506 ft, deep enough to submerge a one hundred storey building.
Neither salt water nor fresh, it is a combination of the two and a haven to wildlife such as ringed seals and harbour porpoises, cod, herring and salmon as well as tens of millions of migratory birds; among them, the Arctic tern, divers and long-tailed duck.
It is also home to something just a tad more sinister; “The Baltic Sea anomaly”, a 60 metre circular rock-like formation which is an unusual phenomenon. Discovered in May 2011, some say it’s a UFO while some say it’s the remains of a World War II German anti-submarine device, and still others believe it is a plug to the underworld. Whatever it is and wherever it came from, it continues to baffle scientists to this day.
Cruises
Type the words ‘Baltic Sea Cruises’ into any internet browser and you are instantly faced with a plethora of choice. Not surprising when you consider what’s on offer from the water. You can take in the imperialism of the Baltic’s capital cities, marvel at the architecture of St Petersburg, enjoy the panorama of Stockholm’s archipelago, and see the sights of Kristiansand’s beaches.
Diving
Diving talk in the Baltic has lately been of the “UFO” mentioned above; but that aside for a moment, the seabed has become the resting place for thousands of ships and aircraft, many of which are well preserved due to the composition of the water. The northern Baltic waters cannot support shipworm, the wood-eating clam that destroys submerged timber, so many of these vessels are still largely intact.
Fishing
The brackish nature of The Baltic Sea sees it supporting many species of fish, from those that thrive in the saltier water to the south, to those that prefer the less saline conditions in the north. Among those species regularly and commercially fished here are cod, Baltic herring, sprat, flounder, plaice, salmon, sea trout, European eel and sturgeon. It is likely though that the fishing of eel will be severely regulated, if not stopped altogether, due to diminishing numbers.
Kayaking
Visit the St. Anna Archipelago, around 150km south west of Stockholm, for this watery treat. Here the islands, rocks and skerries provide a playground for everyone, from beginner to sea dog. A beautiful nature reserve displaying everything from uninhabited, barren rock formations to islands covered in pine and birch, it is hoped that the area will be granted National Park status before long.
Kite Surfing
The world of kite surfing has a new record to beat and it was set over the Baltic. Jan Lisewski sailed around 200 kilometres, from Swinoujscie in his native Poland to Ystad in Sweden. It took him around 11 hours to complete the voyage and put kite surfing high on the Baltic’s thrillseekers must-do list. For some great kite surfing spots around the Baltic, visit Visby in Gotland and Dalarö in Stockholm.
Sailing
Despite or perhaps even because of its many shipwrecks, sailing is as popular in the Baltic as it is anywhere else on our blue planet. It’s not for the faint hearted though as there are no pleasure boat sunshine cruises here; it’s all about the challenge. Strong winds, rain and difficult navigation can lead to some hair-raising situations. The strongest currents are mostly found at the harbour gateways.
Stand up and Paddle (SUP)
SUP is very popular in Sweden. Not only is it a relaxing way to cruise the waterways, it’s also an excellent core muscle workout guaranteed to get and keep you fit. Originating in Hawaii, it has taken the world by storm and captured Swedish sporting imagination. You can begin in the calmer waters of Stockholm, improving your core strength and balance, and very soon be looking to push yourselves for a full CV workout.
Wake-boarding
Natural wake boarding with really good waves and winds can be found in the Baltic off the coasts of Latvia and Lithuania but you can wakeboard in Stockholm. At lake Halmsjön, a 623 metre long cable has been strung up over floating jetties around the course. There are 9 different obstacles; a Funbox, a 19 metre slider, 3 kickers, an A-frame, a large Grindbox, a 16 metre piperail and a streetrail providing all the inland wake boarding fun you could wish for.
Water-skiing
There are around 70 water skiing clubs in Sweden, which are run and operated by the members. Clubs rarely own the waters they ski on but rather rent the space from the local authority. One such club, which operates on Lake Mälaren, has been allocated a section of the lake in which to play and they welcome new members. The Cable Park at lake Halmsjön mentioned above also provides water skiing facilities.
Wind surfing
Wind surfing is one of the most popular water sports in Sweden, particularly in the south and along the west coast. There are lots of well sheltered bays with flat, calm water which is ideal if you're new to the sport. On windy, stormy days, however, the waves can rise up as much as 4 metres, presenting a challenge to even the most experienced wind surfer.
Shipping to Sweden - click here for full information on our European removals service or contact us now for a free online moving quote.
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Removals to Sweden – An Animal Lovers Guide to some of Sweden’s Native Mammals
Removals to Sweden, as with removals to any other country, are likely to bring you into contact with many differences to your previously accepted norm. Some wild animals that are a usual sight in the UK may not be so common in Sweden, whereas some of those that the Swede's are used to seeing may come as quite a shock to you.
Your removals to Sweden could bring you into contact with a number of rare and exciting creatures. Like many countries, Sweden has its fair share of zoos and animal parks in which they can be seen. Trips to these reserves can make for an ideal alternative weekend break or day out, the perfect opportunity to relax once you have moved house and settled in to your new Swedish home.
However, what of Sweden's indigenous wildlife? Among the more unusual animals you might see here are; the Arctic Fox, Red Deer, Lynx, Reindeer, Elk, Brown Bear, Grey Wolf, Seal, Wolverine and Wild Boar but it must be stressed that these are wild animals and must be respected as such. If you are lucky enough to see them in their own, natural environment, you are strongly advised to keep your distance. The following article contains more information about these animals with some ideas on where to find them.
Here at The Moving Partnership Ltd, we take the hassle out of arranging your removals to Sweden. With an extensive list of National and European removals company contacts built up over many years in the business, we will source the cheapest removals service taking care to match their services to your needs.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
Spotlight on Some of the Animals Native to Sweden
Arctic Fox
Able to survive in temperatures reaching as low as -50 degrees, the Artic Fox is well suited to its northern homeland. Its white winter fur coat provides the perfect camouflage enabling it to blend in to its snowy surroundings. The summer months see its coat change from white to a greyish brown. This means that, as the snows disappear, they are still able to hide and hunt effectively. Some important work is being carried out in Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve to help protect this officially endangered species.
Roe Deer
With up to a million of these in Sweden, they are really quite common and can be seen in many a national park or large woodland area, grazing of grasses and low growing or hanging foliage. They are mainly found in southern and central parts of Sweden, preferring to keep away from the colder, less hospitable north. Less common are Red and Fallow Deer though they are still around in south and central Sweden in good numbers. Head for the Ottenby Nature Reserve where there is an impressive herd, reputed to descend from the herds of King Charles X (1654). He had a wall built to contain his herd, much of which still stands today.
Lynx
The Lynx, or Tiger of the North as it has been dubbed, is a beautiful but sadly endangered wild cat. It is numbered at around 2000 throughout Scandinavia with 1500 choosing to live in Sweden and, though this may sound like a lot, it really isn’t. The Lynx is an elusive, shy creature and, as a result, very few people in Sweden can claim to have seen one in the wild. They are there though, especially in the northern and central regions and preservation initiatives are seeing them expand their territories southwards.
Reindeer
The Sami tribe often use reindeer to pull sleighs, but reindeer husbandry is big business in Sweden with around 34% of the country given over to it. Husbandry occurs predominantly in the Sami territories of Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Jämtland and it is designed to regulate their numbers as well as their spread. Each year, different areas of the region are given over to pasture and the pasturelands are worked in strict rotation so as not to denude the countryside, which is doubtless what these large animals with their voracious appetites would do, if not kept in check.
Elk/Moose
Elk, or Moose as they are also known, are widespread throughout Sweden. They can be seen from Swedish Lapland in the north right down through into the south but arguably the best place to see them is in the forests of Bergslagen, north of Lake Mälaren in northern Svealand where there are more Elks than people. Värmland, to the west of Sweden and bordering Norway, has another high density Elk population. Despite their numbers, Elk are naturally quite shy and wary animals so you’ll need to be quiet and patient to catch a glimpse of one and, beware, if you happen to see one staggering around in an orchard in autumn, he’ll likely be drunk, having gorged himself on fermenting apples.
Brown Bear
There are bears in the woods in Sweden, huge brown ones, but your chances of seeing one are slim. As big as these beasts are, they are incredibly shy and, as a result, estimates of their numbers vary widely. The latest research puts the figure at somewhere between 2500 and 2800. For your best chance of seeing one in the wild, visit the northern part of the country in autumn. During this time, the bears will be busying themselves eating, in preparation for their winter hibernation. They will be fattening themselves up, feasting on anything from leaves and berries to voles and even elk. Having stuffed themselves silly, they will then concentrate on collecting materials to make their hibernation den.
Grey Wolf
Wolves were driven to extinction in Sweden in the early 70’s but, since their re-introduction in 1977, they have been making a steady come back. Now numbered at in excess of 150, the best chance to see one or at the very least hear one is in central Sweden. The sound of a howling wolf is awesome if not a little scary. Many myths and legends have been created around them, none of which, it must be said, have much basis in fact but, even so, they persist and are perpetuated through folklore and film. Wolves are extremely territorial and will defend their boundaries ferociously, sometimes fighting to the death to claim or reclaim their space. For the most part though, they are quiet creatures who spend their time nurturing a close family bond, alpha parents looking after their first cubs until they are either old enough to fend for themselves or take over a babysitting role for the younger ones.
Grey Seal
Västervik on the eastern coast of Sweden is the best place to go seal watching. Here, you can see the Grey Seal in its element, swimming, fishing and frolicking in the water and basking in the sun on the rocks. If you’ve not seen a Grey Seal up close before, you might be quite surprised to learn that they can grow up to 10ft in length and weigh upwards of 600lbs. April and May is the best time to see them sporting their sleek fur coats before they moult in May and June. Another place to head for is the coastal town of Lysekil. Boat trips are available from here for the sole purpose of seal spotting.
Wolverine
Thanks to Hollywood, when most people hear the word Wolverine, they instantly think of the film of that same name or of The X-Men. They perhaps don’t even realise that there is a real life creature called a wolverine. And, if they have heard of it but not actually seen one, they might be forgiven for thinking that it is a relative of the wolf. In fact, the wolverine is more like a badger or an otter. One of its favourite winter foods is reindeer, which makes it particularly unpopular among the Swedish Sami tribe but it is also partial to a bit of elk and, since they never eat the whole thing, they are viewed by most as gluttonous and wasteful creatures. Though they are a protected species, they are to the Sami and other reindeer herders what a fox is to a farmer in the UK.
Wild Boar
Having been absent from the Swedish countryside for thousands of years, wild boars are returning with a vengeance. An omnivore, its foraging often causes damage to farmers’ crops and so opinion is divided as to whether their return is a welcome one or not. The story goes that they were accidentally released from hunting parks in the late 20th century and their numbers have been steadily increasing ever since. Recent research puts their population at easily in excess of 100,000. You will most likely come across them in central and southern Sweden, as they prefer its warmer climate.
About MPL
At Moving Partnership Ltd, we aim to find you the cheapest household and/or corporate removals quotations whilst ensuring that the service provided is tailored to your specific requirements. We do this through our many contacts with National and European removals companies, enabling us to select exactly the right removals firms for the job. We have a team of dedicated removals experts who are on hand throughout the year to help with any query you may have regarding your removals to Sweden. Call us today for the most competitive removals quote.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
Your removals to Sweden could bring you into contact with a number of rare and exciting creatures. Like many countries, Sweden has its fair share of zoos and animal parks in which they can be seen. Trips to these reserves can make for an ideal alternative weekend break or day out, the perfect opportunity to relax once you have moved house and settled in to your new Swedish home.
However, what of Sweden's indigenous wildlife? Among the more unusual animals you might see here are; the Arctic Fox, Red Deer, Lynx, Reindeer, Elk, Brown Bear, Grey Wolf, Seal, Wolverine and Wild Boar but it must be stressed that these are wild animals and must be respected as such. If you are lucky enough to see them in their own, natural environment, you are strongly advised to keep your distance. The following article contains more information about these animals with some ideas on where to find them.
Here at The Moving Partnership Ltd, we take the hassle out of arranging your removals to Sweden. With an extensive list of National and European removals company contacts built up over many years in the business, we will source the cheapest removals service taking care to match their services to your needs.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
Spotlight on Some of the Animals Native to Sweden
Arctic Fox
Able to survive in temperatures reaching as low as -50 degrees, the Artic Fox is well suited to its northern homeland. Its white winter fur coat provides the perfect camouflage enabling it to blend in to its snowy surroundings. The summer months see its coat change from white to a greyish brown. This means that, as the snows disappear, they are still able to hide and hunt effectively. Some important work is being carried out in Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve to help protect this officially endangered species.
Roe Deer
With up to a million of these in Sweden, they are really quite common and can be seen in many a national park or large woodland area, grazing of grasses and low growing or hanging foliage. They are mainly found in southern and central parts of Sweden, preferring to keep away from the colder, less hospitable north. Less common are Red and Fallow Deer though they are still around in south and central Sweden in good numbers. Head for the Ottenby Nature Reserve where there is an impressive herd, reputed to descend from the herds of King Charles X (1654). He had a wall built to contain his herd, much of which still stands today.
Lynx
The Lynx, or Tiger of the North as it has been dubbed, is a beautiful but sadly endangered wild cat. It is numbered at around 2000 throughout Scandinavia with 1500 choosing to live in Sweden and, though this may sound like a lot, it really isn’t. The Lynx is an elusive, shy creature and, as a result, very few people in Sweden can claim to have seen one in the wild. They are there though, especially in the northern and central regions and preservation initiatives are seeing them expand their territories southwards.
Reindeer
The Sami tribe often use reindeer to pull sleighs, but reindeer husbandry is big business in Sweden with around 34% of the country given over to it. Husbandry occurs predominantly in the Sami territories of Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Jämtland and it is designed to regulate their numbers as well as their spread. Each year, different areas of the region are given over to pasture and the pasturelands are worked in strict rotation so as not to denude the countryside, which is doubtless what these large animals with their voracious appetites would do, if not kept in check.
Elk/Moose
Elk, or Moose as they are also known, are widespread throughout Sweden. They can be seen from Swedish Lapland in the north right down through into the south but arguably the best place to see them is in the forests of Bergslagen, north of Lake Mälaren in northern Svealand where there are more Elks than people. Värmland, to the west of Sweden and bordering Norway, has another high density Elk population. Despite their numbers, Elk are naturally quite shy and wary animals so you’ll need to be quiet and patient to catch a glimpse of one and, beware, if you happen to see one staggering around in an orchard in autumn, he’ll likely be drunk, having gorged himself on fermenting apples.
Brown Bear
There are bears in the woods in Sweden, huge brown ones, but your chances of seeing one are slim. As big as these beasts are, they are incredibly shy and, as a result, estimates of their numbers vary widely. The latest research puts the figure at somewhere between 2500 and 2800. For your best chance of seeing one in the wild, visit the northern part of the country in autumn. During this time, the bears will be busying themselves eating, in preparation for their winter hibernation. They will be fattening themselves up, feasting on anything from leaves and berries to voles and even elk. Having stuffed themselves silly, they will then concentrate on collecting materials to make their hibernation den.
Grey Wolf
Wolves were driven to extinction in Sweden in the early 70’s but, since their re-introduction in 1977, they have been making a steady come back. Now numbered at in excess of 150, the best chance to see one or at the very least hear one is in central Sweden. The sound of a howling wolf is awesome if not a little scary. Many myths and legends have been created around them, none of which, it must be said, have much basis in fact but, even so, they persist and are perpetuated through folklore and film. Wolves are extremely territorial and will defend their boundaries ferociously, sometimes fighting to the death to claim or reclaim their space. For the most part though, they are quiet creatures who spend their time nurturing a close family bond, alpha parents looking after their first cubs until they are either old enough to fend for themselves or take over a babysitting role for the younger ones.
Grey Seal
Västervik on the eastern coast of Sweden is the best place to go seal watching. Here, you can see the Grey Seal in its element, swimming, fishing and frolicking in the water and basking in the sun on the rocks. If you’ve not seen a Grey Seal up close before, you might be quite surprised to learn that they can grow up to 10ft in length and weigh upwards of 600lbs. April and May is the best time to see them sporting their sleek fur coats before they moult in May and June. Another place to head for is the coastal town of Lysekil. Boat trips are available from here for the sole purpose of seal spotting.
Wolverine
Thanks to Hollywood, when most people hear the word Wolverine, they instantly think of the film of that same name or of The X-Men. They perhaps don’t even realise that there is a real life creature called a wolverine. And, if they have heard of it but not actually seen one, they might be forgiven for thinking that it is a relative of the wolf. In fact, the wolverine is more like a badger or an otter. One of its favourite winter foods is reindeer, which makes it particularly unpopular among the Swedish Sami tribe but it is also partial to a bit of elk and, since they never eat the whole thing, they are viewed by most as gluttonous and wasteful creatures. Though they are a protected species, they are to the Sami and other reindeer herders what a fox is to a farmer in the UK.
Wild Boar
Having been absent from the Swedish countryside for thousands of years, wild boars are returning with a vengeance. An omnivore, its foraging often causes damage to farmers’ crops and so opinion is divided as to whether their return is a welcome one or not. The story goes that they were accidentally released from hunting parks in the late 20th century and their numbers have been steadily increasing ever since. Recent research puts their population at easily in excess of 100,000. You will most likely come across them in central and southern Sweden, as they prefer its warmer climate.
About MPL
At Moving Partnership Ltd, we aim to find you the cheapest household and/or corporate removals quotations whilst ensuring that the service provided is tailored to your specific requirements. We do this through our many contacts with National and European removals companies, enabling us to select exactly the right removals firms for the job. We have a team of dedicated removals experts who are on hand throughout the year to help with any query you may have regarding your removals to Sweden. Call us today for the most competitive removals quote.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Removals to Sweden – The Moving Partnership’s guide to adventure sports in Sweden.
Whether you require removals to Sweden because you are relocating with work, moving to Sweden to be closer to friends or relatives or simply emigrating for a change of scenery and to enjoy more of the great outdoor lifestyle that Sweden has to offer, Moving Partnership can help.
We make removals to Sweden easy by sourcing the best removals companies for the job. With our extensive list of removals contacts, both here in the UK and across Europe, we are able to partner up with right companies, to provide you with exactly the service you require, at the right price.
We understand though that it’s not all about cost, it’s about peace of mind too. For this reason, you'll find that most of the removal firms we partner with are either members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) or FAIM accredited, assuring you of a high quality, reliable removals service.
Once we've completed your removals to Sweden, the adrenaline junkies among you will doubtless want to try some of the different sports on offer here. You'll probably already have an idea of what to expect courtesy of the international sports coverage on T.V. but there can be no substitute for getting out there and doing it yourself.
In Sweden, there is, of course, plenty of opportunity to get some fresh air; you can go walking, hiking, boating or cycling. But you can do all that in the UK – what about the more adrenalin fuelled sports? In Sweden, you are spoiled for choice. Here’s our guide to some of the adventure activities to try.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
A Pick of Ten Adventure Sports to Try in Sweden
Dog Sledding/Reindeer Sledging
If you fancy the idea of being dragged around the countryside at pace by a pack of dogs, or even a reindeer or two, head for the north of Sweden: Swedish Lapland. This is Sami country. Sweden's indigenous Sami people have been getting about by dog and deer for
centuries, so it comes as second nature to them and, for a price, they will share the experience and revel in its novelty with you. Go prepared though, you could be away for a few days and will be travelling deep into the Arctic Circle. If you make the trip any time between September and April and manage to catch a cloudless night, you'll be treated to that most amazing of natural phenomena: the Aurora Borealis.
Helicopter Flying
Not many of us ever get the chance to ride in a helicopter and even those that do rarely get the opportunity to witness such magnificent scenery. From the air you can literally get a birds-eye view of your surroundings. Whether it’s Stockholm's archipelago, the wilderness of Kiruna or the Caledonian style Swedish mountain range which includes Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak, the sights are truly breathtaking. Mt Kebnekaise, incidentally, is the setting for The Kebnekaise Classic, a 2 day cross country skiing competition held in April. It is one of Northern Europe's most challenging and demanding ski routes consisting of no less than four mountain peaks.
Glacier Hiking
We mentioned hiking at home and, yes, of course you can do that. Here in Sweden, though, you get to hike on glaciers too. The Kungsleden is the feather you need for your Swedish hiking hat. This “King of Trails”, as it translates, covers all sorts of terrain, taking you on a 275-mile jaunt through birch forests, over glaciers, rivers, and some of the highest mountains in Sweden. Thankfully though, you don’t have to do it all in one go, that would take a month or so and you'd have to be super fit and very well equipped. The trail is split into bite-size sections and you can camp en-route so you get to choose how much or how little hiking you do on any given day.
Ice Yachting
Yachting on water is fun enough but, modify the boat a bit – put a set of blades under the hull, and stabilizers to each side, even up the ballast for a smoother ride and put the whole thing on a frozen lake – and now you're talking! Central Sweden is the place to be for this wind-powered funfest. Here, it’s generally cold enough to freeze the lakes with little or no precipitation; this means all the thrills of high speed wind propulsion with none of the misery of getting cold and wet in the process. If you are moving to Stockholm, head for Lake Mälaren, where you'll see ice yachters aplenty, some a little more practised than others but, hey, we've all got to start somewhere.
Paragliding
Paragliding came to Sweden in the mid-to-late 80's and quickly overtook hang-gliding in popularity. The Swedish Paragliding Association was set up to monitor and control the sport and they produced a common sense rulebook to keep paragliders out of trouble. It’s not riveting stuff but it could save your life so it’s a recommended read. Most of southern Sweden is flat, consisting of open farmland with some wooded areas. This means a lot of towing but the hills and coastal areas make for some great ridge soaring. Cross country flying is very popular here but beware: before long you can find yourself in the middle of nowhere; great if you know what you're doing, not so good, if you don’t.
Quad Biking
The fantastic views and wonderful landscape of Sweden can just as easily be experienced at speed on terra firma as in the air. Why not hop on a quad bike and go tearing around the countryside for the day. Northern Sweden is your best bet for this type of activity. The landscape is more varied and more challenging. Here, you'll come across wide-open valleys populated by herds of moose and reindeer. Your course may take you through streams and across fast flowing, though not particularly deep, rivers and, remember, if you don’t want to sleep, you don’t have to; this is the land of 24 hour daylight after all.
Diving
If wreck diving is your thing then make for the waters surrounding the island of Öland. It is estimated that there are some 40,000 wrecks in the Baltic, so you are bound to come across one that takes your fancy and, who knows, might even discover something new. Other underwater activities on offer around Sweden’s coast include ice diving, nature dives and cave diving. There’s some great nature diving to be found along Sweden’s west coast and the pictures produced under ice will amaze those of you into underwater photography.
Snowmobiling
There are many groups, clubs, organisations and companies that offer trips into the wild on these motorised sledges. A few hints and tips to remember are as follows: when riding at night reduce your speed, wear hi viz. clothing and avoid frozen lakes, rivers and ponds (we know you won’t but at least we’ve told you). If you are traversing frozen water, wear a buoyant snowmobile suit and take an ice pick with you. Wherever possible, ride on new, hard and clear ice and avoid slushy, weak ice or ice that is near moving water or has thawed and refrozen. And layer up; the best protection from the wind and cold is layering with thermals.
Survival Courses
On courses like the one run by the Wilderness Experience International Survival School in Riksviken, you’ll learn such things as how to make a pair of emergency snow shoes, navigation, emergency signalling and ice fishing. You’ll learn how to make a snow survival shelter and how to light fires in extreme weather conditions. You’ll learn about clothing and the importance of an emergency pack. You’ll be taught survival skills in sub-zero temperatures and learn about which plants are good to eat and, more importantly, which ones are not. You’ll learn about first aid and ice safety and rescue techniques and be taught casualty evacuation skills.
Rafting
Whether you are in to Blue or White water rafting, from beginner to world-class rafter, there’s something here for everyone. Beginners can learn the basics of white water kayaking, paddling in a fun and safe environment as well as swimming in the rapids, practising their Eskimo roll and other safety exercises. Head for the Åre Mountains, where there are a number of streams and rivers offering exceptional paddling. These mountains also offer wilder waters and waterfalls for those of you who are a little more experienced. Other key areas include the Vålån river, the Jämtland mountains, Ånnsjön lake, and the Tångböle Dash.
About MPL
At Moving Partnership Ltd, we make it our business to provide you with the most suitable and cost effective household and/or corporate removals service. Call us today for your free removals quote.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
We make removals to Sweden easy by sourcing the best removals companies for the job. With our extensive list of removals contacts, both here in the UK and across Europe, we are able to partner up with right companies, to provide you with exactly the service you require, at the right price.
We understand though that it’s not all about cost, it’s about peace of mind too. For this reason, you'll find that most of the removal firms we partner with are either members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) or FAIM accredited, assuring you of a high quality, reliable removals service.
Once we've completed your removals to Sweden, the adrenaline junkies among you will doubtless want to try some of the different sports on offer here. You'll probably already have an idea of what to expect courtesy of the international sports coverage on T.V. but there can be no substitute for getting out there and doing it yourself.
In Sweden, there is, of course, plenty of opportunity to get some fresh air; you can go walking, hiking, boating or cycling. But you can do all that in the UK – what about the more adrenalin fuelled sports? In Sweden, you are spoiled for choice. Here’s our guide to some of the adventure activities to try.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
A Pick of Ten Adventure Sports to Try in Sweden
Dog Sledding/Reindeer Sledging
If you fancy the idea of being dragged around the countryside at pace by a pack of dogs, or even a reindeer or two, head for the north of Sweden: Swedish Lapland. This is Sami country. Sweden's indigenous Sami people have been getting about by dog and deer for
centuries, so it comes as second nature to them and, for a price, they will share the experience and revel in its novelty with you. Go prepared though, you could be away for a few days and will be travelling deep into the Arctic Circle. If you make the trip any time between September and April and manage to catch a cloudless night, you'll be treated to that most amazing of natural phenomena: the Aurora Borealis.
Helicopter Flying
Not many of us ever get the chance to ride in a helicopter and even those that do rarely get the opportunity to witness such magnificent scenery. From the air you can literally get a birds-eye view of your surroundings. Whether it’s Stockholm's archipelago, the wilderness of Kiruna or the Caledonian style Swedish mountain range which includes Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak, the sights are truly breathtaking. Mt Kebnekaise, incidentally, is the setting for The Kebnekaise Classic, a 2 day cross country skiing competition held in April. It is one of Northern Europe's most challenging and demanding ski routes consisting of no less than four mountain peaks.
Glacier Hiking
We mentioned hiking at home and, yes, of course you can do that. Here in Sweden, though, you get to hike on glaciers too. The Kungsleden is the feather you need for your Swedish hiking hat. This “King of Trails”, as it translates, covers all sorts of terrain, taking you on a 275-mile jaunt through birch forests, over glaciers, rivers, and some of the highest mountains in Sweden. Thankfully though, you don’t have to do it all in one go, that would take a month or so and you'd have to be super fit and very well equipped. The trail is split into bite-size sections and you can camp en-route so you get to choose how much or how little hiking you do on any given day.
Ice Yachting
Yachting on water is fun enough but, modify the boat a bit – put a set of blades under the hull, and stabilizers to each side, even up the ballast for a smoother ride and put the whole thing on a frozen lake – and now you're talking! Central Sweden is the place to be for this wind-powered funfest. Here, it’s generally cold enough to freeze the lakes with little or no precipitation; this means all the thrills of high speed wind propulsion with none of the misery of getting cold and wet in the process. If you are moving to Stockholm, head for Lake Mälaren, where you'll see ice yachters aplenty, some a little more practised than others but, hey, we've all got to start somewhere.
Paragliding
Paragliding came to Sweden in the mid-to-late 80's and quickly overtook hang-gliding in popularity. The Swedish Paragliding Association was set up to monitor and control the sport and they produced a common sense rulebook to keep paragliders out of trouble. It’s not riveting stuff but it could save your life so it’s a recommended read. Most of southern Sweden is flat, consisting of open farmland with some wooded areas. This means a lot of towing but the hills and coastal areas make for some great ridge soaring. Cross country flying is very popular here but beware: before long you can find yourself in the middle of nowhere; great if you know what you're doing, not so good, if you don’t.
Quad Biking
The fantastic views and wonderful landscape of Sweden can just as easily be experienced at speed on terra firma as in the air. Why not hop on a quad bike and go tearing around the countryside for the day. Northern Sweden is your best bet for this type of activity. The landscape is more varied and more challenging. Here, you'll come across wide-open valleys populated by herds of moose and reindeer. Your course may take you through streams and across fast flowing, though not particularly deep, rivers and, remember, if you don’t want to sleep, you don’t have to; this is the land of 24 hour daylight after all.
Diving
If wreck diving is your thing then make for the waters surrounding the island of Öland. It is estimated that there are some 40,000 wrecks in the Baltic, so you are bound to come across one that takes your fancy and, who knows, might even discover something new. Other underwater activities on offer around Sweden’s coast include ice diving, nature dives and cave diving. There’s some great nature diving to be found along Sweden’s west coast and the pictures produced under ice will amaze those of you into underwater photography.
Snowmobiling
There are many groups, clubs, organisations and companies that offer trips into the wild on these motorised sledges. A few hints and tips to remember are as follows: when riding at night reduce your speed, wear hi viz. clothing and avoid frozen lakes, rivers and ponds (we know you won’t but at least we’ve told you). If you are traversing frozen water, wear a buoyant snowmobile suit and take an ice pick with you. Wherever possible, ride on new, hard and clear ice and avoid slushy, weak ice or ice that is near moving water or has thawed and refrozen. And layer up; the best protection from the wind and cold is layering with thermals.
Survival Courses
On courses like the one run by the Wilderness Experience International Survival School in Riksviken, you’ll learn such things as how to make a pair of emergency snow shoes, navigation, emergency signalling and ice fishing. You’ll learn how to make a snow survival shelter and how to light fires in extreme weather conditions. You’ll learn about clothing and the importance of an emergency pack. You’ll be taught survival skills in sub-zero temperatures and learn about which plants are good to eat and, more importantly, which ones are not. You’ll learn about first aid and ice safety and rescue techniques and be taught casualty evacuation skills.
Rafting
Whether you are in to Blue or White water rafting, from beginner to world-class rafter, there’s something here for everyone. Beginners can learn the basics of white water kayaking, paddling in a fun and safe environment as well as swimming in the rapids, practising their Eskimo roll and other safety exercises. Head for the Åre Mountains, where there are a number of streams and rivers offering exceptional paddling. These mountains also offer wilder waters and waterfalls for those of you who are a little more experienced. Other key areas include the Vålån river, the Jämtland mountains, Ånnsjön lake, and the Tångböle Dash.
About MPL
At Moving Partnership Ltd, we make it our business to provide you with the most suitable and cost effective household and/or corporate removals service. Call us today for your free removals quote.
Removals to Sweden – Get a free online quote using the form to your right, or click here to talk to our European removals team.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Moving to Norway: A Brief Guide to Trondheim
Whatever your reasons for requiring removals to Norway, Moving Partnership can help. Our removals to Norway service is designed to make moving to Norway simple and easy. We compare quotes from a wide range of companies, both here at home, and in Norway, to make sure the service selected meets with your individual needs. We are on hand to help with customs clearance too, and should you have any queries at any stage of the moving process, our highly trained and knowledgeable office staff are just a phone call away.
If you are moving to Norway, and moving to Trondheim, here’s our guide to what you can do here once you have settled in the city.
Removals to Norway - click here for full information on our removals to Norway service or contact us now for a free online moving quote.
About Trondheim
Trondheim is Norway's capital of technology. It's a lively and historic city, full of character, culture and activity. With a population of around 165,000, it’s Norway's third largest city and is a truly international, family oriented one at that. Its research centres and university attracts many non-Norwegian residents so you’ll find it relatively easy to arrange international schooling for your children - and it’s a safe city too, with many parks and green spaces.
Moving to Norway: Living in Trondheim
To familiarise yourselves with your new surroundings in Trondheim, you might like to book a guided tour of the city. The tours are operated by officially authorised and highly qualified guides who, upon request, will tailor a programme to suit you. This means you can take in all the sights that you'd like to see, rather than the bits that you don’t.
You may want to take a look at Gamle Bybro - The Old Town Bridge - Also known as Lykkens Portal, which means Gate of Happiness. It was first built in 1681 to span the Nidelva River, connecting the southern end of Kjøpmannsgata to the Bakklandet neighbourhood. The excise house is still there today but is now used as a kindergarten.
Your tour could take you to the area surrounding the old Trondheim Hospital, the oldest social institution in Scandinavia. In this area, the old timber houses, most of which have been well restored, are testament to the fact that city centres can be attractive places to live.
You could also take a tour around the city's many museums. There's Rustkammeret, an army museum which displays Trøndelag's military history from Viking times, through the Middle Ages, and the unions with Denmark and Sweden.
There's the Ranheim Community Museum with its paper mill exhibition, the Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, which was awarded Norwegian Museum of the Year in 2010, and the open air Museum of Cultural History, which is set in beautiful surroundings and provides a wonderful view over the city and the fjord.
Moving to Norway: Working in Trondheim
As already mentioned, Trondheim is Norway's capital of technology. So if you’re in research and development, in any of the sciences or engineering, then Trondheim has a place for you. On any given day there will be positions available in hardware and software design, engineering, medical technology, pre-production services, the financial services sector, teaching, research, IT, banking, chemical & petro-chemicals engineering, and so on. The good news doesn't stop there, if you're partnering someone in one of these industries, or in other industry sectors, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. There's a fantastic work based support network in place that will have you in work, or at least in training, very quickly, if that's what you'd like to do.
Moving to Norway: Leisure in Trondheim
Outdoor activities, like fishing, hiking, golf and cycling are very popular in Trondheim. If you enjoy cycling, you'll be in your element ,along with many thousands of others, as cycling is very popular here. In fact, Trondheim is the first city in the world with a lift designed solely for the use of cyclists! The bicycle lift, called Trampe, has been put in place to help cyclists ascend the very steep hill in Brubakken, near Gamle Bybro, which leads up to Kristiansten Fort. To use the lift, the cyclist must place their right foot on the starting point and their left foot on the bicycle pedal and insert a keycard into the card reader, then push the “start” button. They are then literally pushed up the hill and rewarded with incredible views of the city, fjords and mountains.
If you're into fishing, the Nidelva or Nid River is one of Norway's best places to go to catch salmon and trout. Most fishing locations are open to the public and some stretches are free. However, if walking, hiking or running is what you enjoy most, there are lots of different trails for the public to use, most notably Ladestien, a trail following the coast along Lade Peninsula and Nidelvstien, which runs along the Nid. Both provide wonderful views. For those who prefer golfing , there's a 9 hole golf course at the Trondheim golf club. And at the Byneset Golf Centre, there's both a 9 and an 18 hole course. In addition to this, the Havstein Golf Centre provides a driving range, putting green and bunkers. But if football is more your bag, you'll want to get behind the local team. Rosenborg Ballklubb (RBK), have been at the top of their game for a long time now; they've won 20 league championships and 9 cup championships and have qualified to play in the Champions League a number of times.
Trondheim plays host to many festivals, not least of which is St. Olav's Festival. From the end of July to the start of August every year, the city marks the event which is Norway's largest church and cultural festival. Other festivals include the Trondheim Chamber Music Festival, the Kosmorama International Film Festival, the Pstereo and Nidaros Blues Festival and the Trondheim Jazz Festival, which this year will feature performances by Maceo Parker, New York Voices, AlasNoAxis, Pharoah Sanders and Kurt Elling.
About Moving Partnership
Moving Partnership Limited offer three main services for removals to Norway: a part-load service, which is ideal if you don’t need a full container, a full load service providing exclusive use of a 20 ft or 40 ft container, and a specialist service for those with oversized items to transport. Call us today for a quote.
Removals to Norway - click here for full information on our removals to Norway service or contact us now for a free online moving quote.
If you are moving to Norway, and moving to Trondheim, here’s our guide to what you can do here once you have settled in the city.
Removals to Norway - click here for full information on our removals to Norway service or contact us now for a free online moving quote.
About Trondheim
Trondheim is Norway's capital of technology. It's a lively and historic city, full of character, culture and activity. With a population of around 165,000, it’s Norway's third largest city and is a truly international, family oriented one at that. Its research centres and university attracts many non-Norwegian residents so you’ll find it relatively easy to arrange international schooling for your children - and it’s a safe city too, with many parks and green spaces.
Moving to Norway: Living in Trondheim
To familiarise yourselves with your new surroundings in Trondheim, you might like to book a guided tour of the city. The tours are operated by officially authorised and highly qualified guides who, upon request, will tailor a programme to suit you. This means you can take in all the sights that you'd like to see, rather than the bits that you don’t.
You may want to take a look at Gamle Bybro - The Old Town Bridge - Also known as Lykkens Portal, which means Gate of Happiness. It was first built in 1681 to span the Nidelva River, connecting the southern end of Kjøpmannsgata to the Bakklandet neighbourhood. The excise house is still there today but is now used as a kindergarten.
Your tour could take you to the area surrounding the old Trondheim Hospital, the oldest social institution in Scandinavia. In this area, the old timber houses, most of which have been well restored, are testament to the fact that city centres can be attractive places to live.
You could also take a tour around the city's many museums. There's Rustkammeret, an army museum which displays Trøndelag's military history from Viking times, through the Middle Ages, and the unions with Denmark and Sweden.
There's the Ranheim Community Museum with its paper mill exhibition, the Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, which was awarded Norwegian Museum of the Year in 2010, and the open air Museum of Cultural History, which is set in beautiful surroundings and provides a wonderful view over the city and the fjord.
Moving to Norway: Working in Trondheim
As already mentioned, Trondheim is Norway's capital of technology. So if you’re in research and development, in any of the sciences or engineering, then Trondheim has a place for you. On any given day there will be positions available in hardware and software design, engineering, medical technology, pre-production services, the financial services sector, teaching, research, IT, banking, chemical & petro-chemicals engineering, and so on. The good news doesn't stop there, if you're partnering someone in one of these industries, or in other industry sectors, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. There's a fantastic work based support network in place that will have you in work, or at least in training, very quickly, if that's what you'd like to do.
Moving to Norway: Leisure in Trondheim
Outdoor activities, like fishing, hiking, golf and cycling are very popular in Trondheim. If you enjoy cycling, you'll be in your element ,along with many thousands of others, as cycling is very popular here. In fact, Trondheim is the first city in the world with a lift designed solely for the use of cyclists! The bicycle lift, called Trampe, has been put in place to help cyclists ascend the very steep hill in Brubakken, near Gamle Bybro, which leads up to Kristiansten Fort. To use the lift, the cyclist must place their right foot on the starting point and their left foot on the bicycle pedal and insert a keycard into the card reader, then push the “start” button. They are then literally pushed up the hill and rewarded with incredible views of the city, fjords and mountains.
If you're into fishing, the Nidelva or Nid River is one of Norway's best places to go to catch salmon and trout. Most fishing locations are open to the public and some stretches are free. However, if walking, hiking or running is what you enjoy most, there are lots of different trails for the public to use, most notably Ladestien, a trail following the coast along Lade Peninsula and Nidelvstien, which runs along the Nid. Both provide wonderful views. For those who prefer golfing , there's a 9 hole golf course at the Trondheim golf club. And at the Byneset Golf Centre, there's both a 9 and an 18 hole course. In addition to this, the Havstein Golf Centre provides a driving range, putting green and bunkers. But if football is more your bag, you'll want to get behind the local team. Rosenborg Ballklubb (RBK), have been at the top of their game for a long time now; they've won 20 league championships and 9 cup championships and have qualified to play in the Champions League a number of times.
Trondheim plays host to many festivals, not least of which is St. Olav's Festival. From the end of July to the start of August every year, the city marks the event which is Norway's largest church and cultural festival. Other festivals include the Trondheim Chamber Music Festival, the Kosmorama International Film Festival, the Pstereo and Nidaros Blues Festival and the Trondheim Jazz Festival, which this year will feature performances by Maceo Parker, New York Voices, AlasNoAxis, Pharoah Sanders and Kurt Elling.
About Moving Partnership
Moving Partnership Limited offer three main services for removals to Norway: a part-load service, which is ideal if you don’t need a full container, a full load service providing exclusive use of a 20 ft or 40 ft container, and a specialist service for those with oversized items to transport. Call us today for a quote.
Removals to Norway - click here for full information on our removals to Norway service or contact us now for a free online moving quote.
Monday, 25 March 2013
Moving to Sweden: A Brief Guide to Kiruna, the Country’s Northern Most City
Whatever your reason for needing to arrange removals to Sweden, whether it be for a job move or simply to be nearer to relatives or friends, Moving Partnership Ltd, with their extensive list of European removals contacts, can greatly reduce the stress of the move. All you need concentrate on, is enjoying the experience of making a new home in your new country.
At Moving Partnership Ltd, we compare removals quotes on offer from the many different companies offering removals to Sweden, to ensure that the service you receive matches exactly with your requirements. In most cases, we partner with companies that are either BAR registered or FAIM accredited giving you maximum peace of mind.
We also offer invaluable experience when it comes to organising clearance through customs and our dedicated team of removals experts are always just a phone call away, to offer guidance and advice where necessary.
Removals to Sweden - click here for full information on our removals to Sweden service or contact us now for a free online moving quote.
Having completed your removals to Sweden, and now happily living in your new Swedish home, you may find yourselves with some time to explore this beautiful country and discover all it has to offer. A “must see” for you is the municipality of Kiruna.
A Brief Guide to Kiruna
Kiruna is located just over 90 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is the northernmost town in Sweden, with the thin end of Norway to the west and Finland to the east. At 7508.5mi², the municipality of Kiruna is roughly the same size as Skåne, Blekinge and Halland put together and is half the size of the whole of the Netherlands. It has a population of just over 23.000, 18,000 of whom live in the town itself with the remainder occupying the 50 or so outlying villages.
Tourist Attractions in Kiruna
If wildlife and stunning scenery are your thing then Abisko is the place to go. It is 77 km² of national park, deep in Swedish Lapland. It’s famed for its natural beauty, wildlife and winter adventures. In the summer, you can trek through the forest taking in the fjords, canyons and waterfalls. You can explore its caves and even enjoy a spot of fly-fishing and, if you go between the 30th May and 14th July, you're sure to witness the Midnight Sun. In winter, the skiing is terrific and you can ride on a sled pulled by husky dogs.
The Aurora Sky Station is the place to come for an amazing view of the Northern Lights. Accessed by chair lift, here you can learn all about the Aurora Borealis and even enjoy a gourmet meal while you watch the natural light show.
Art and Culture in Kiruna
Kiruna is famed for its musical and artistic traditions too; the Kiruna Festival, in Summer, never fails to attract big-name musicians and artists and there are over 2000 pieces of artwork on display at the town's various museums and art galleries. You could also catch the annual film festival known as the Arctic Light Film Festival. Kiruna also offers the chance to experience the Sami culture. The Sami are an ancient tribe with their own culture and language.
The Northern Lights
Kiruna is the ideal place to come to watch the Northern Lights or 'Aurora borealis' because of its lack of light pollution. These naturally occurring displays of vivid, dancing light, caused by electrically charged particles from the Sun entering our Earth's atmosphere, mostly appear in pale greens and pinks but have also shown up in shades of red, yellow, blue, and violet. The lights either appear as patches or scattered clouds but can also manifest as streamers, arcs of coloured light, rippling curtains or shooting rays. They light up the sky with an eerie glow and are really quite breath-taking to behold.
Some of the best places to see the lights in Kiruna are at Camp Ripan and the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, which is open between 20.00 - 24.00 Tuesday through to Saturday, from October until March.
The Ice Hotel
The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi is truly amazing and a stay in the Cold Room, which has a bed frame made of ice, is a “once in a lifetime experience”. Kept at a constant -5°C, it actually feels quite warm when compared to the -30°C that you are likely to encounter should you step outside of a night time. The art rooms within the hotel are wonderful. All are themed differently and you are actively encouraged to wander around and take as many photographs as you wish.
Activities in Kiruna
In Kiruna, you'll never be short of adventures. The 400 or so clubs and associations in the region offer everything from snowmobile rides to dog sledding, photo excursions to skiing, helicopter rides to moose safaris and horse riding to city sightseeing tours. You might even be tempted to climb Mount Kebnekaise, the highest mountain in Sweden, play golf at one of the world´s most northerly courses and pay a visit to the world famous Ice Hotel, where you get to sleep on bed of ice, wrapped in sleeping bags or even reindeer skins.
For stress free removals to Sweden, contact Moving Partnership Ltd today. We will find a service at competitive rates to meet all your requirements.
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At Moving Partnership Ltd, we compare removals quotes on offer from the many different companies offering removals to Sweden, to ensure that the service you receive matches exactly with your requirements. In most cases, we partner with companies that are either BAR registered or FAIM accredited giving you maximum peace of mind.
We also offer invaluable experience when it comes to organising clearance through customs and our dedicated team of removals experts are always just a phone call away, to offer guidance and advice where necessary.
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Having completed your removals to Sweden, and now happily living in your new Swedish home, you may find yourselves with some time to explore this beautiful country and discover all it has to offer. A “must see” for you is the municipality of Kiruna.
A Brief Guide to Kiruna
Kiruna is located just over 90 miles north of the Arctic Circle and is the northernmost town in Sweden, with the thin end of Norway to the west and Finland to the east. At 7508.5mi², the municipality of Kiruna is roughly the same size as Skåne, Blekinge and Halland put together and is half the size of the whole of the Netherlands. It has a population of just over 23.000, 18,000 of whom live in the town itself with the remainder occupying the 50 or so outlying villages.
Tourist Attractions in Kiruna
If wildlife and stunning scenery are your thing then Abisko is the place to go. It is 77 km² of national park, deep in Swedish Lapland. It’s famed for its natural beauty, wildlife and winter adventures. In the summer, you can trek through the forest taking in the fjords, canyons and waterfalls. You can explore its caves and even enjoy a spot of fly-fishing and, if you go between the 30th May and 14th July, you're sure to witness the Midnight Sun. In winter, the skiing is terrific and you can ride on a sled pulled by husky dogs.
The Aurora Sky Station is the place to come for an amazing view of the Northern Lights. Accessed by chair lift, here you can learn all about the Aurora Borealis and even enjoy a gourmet meal while you watch the natural light show.
Art and Culture in Kiruna
Kiruna is famed for its musical and artistic traditions too; the Kiruna Festival, in Summer, never fails to attract big-name musicians and artists and there are over 2000 pieces of artwork on display at the town's various museums and art galleries. You could also catch the annual film festival known as the Arctic Light Film Festival. Kiruna also offers the chance to experience the Sami culture. The Sami are an ancient tribe with their own culture and language.
The Northern Lights
Kiruna is the ideal place to come to watch the Northern Lights or 'Aurora borealis' because of its lack of light pollution. These naturally occurring displays of vivid, dancing light, caused by electrically charged particles from the Sun entering our Earth's atmosphere, mostly appear in pale greens and pinks but have also shown up in shades of red, yellow, blue, and violet. The lights either appear as patches or scattered clouds but can also manifest as streamers, arcs of coloured light, rippling curtains or shooting rays. They light up the sky with an eerie glow and are really quite breath-taking to behold.
Some of the best places to see the lights in Kiruna are at Camp Ripan and the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, which is open between 20.00 - 24.00 Tuesday through to Saturday, from October until March.
The Ice Hotel
The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi is truly amazing and a stay in the Cold Room, which has a bed frame made of ice, is a “once in a lifetime experience”. Kept at a constant -5°C, it actually feels quite warm when compared to the -30°C that you are likely to encounter should you step outside of a night time. The art rooms within the hotel are wonderful. All are themed differently and you are actively encouraged to wander around and take as many photographs as you wish.
Activities in Kiruna
In Kiruna, you'll never be short of adventures. The 400 or so clubs and associations in the region offer everything from snowmobile rides to dog sledding, photo excursions to skiing, helicopter rides to moose safaris and horse riding to city sightseeing tours. You might even be tempted to climb Mount Kebnekaise, the highest mountain in Sweden, play golf at one of the world´s most northerly courses and pay a visit to the world famous Ice Hotel, where you get to sleep on bed of ice, wrapped in sleeping bags or even reindeer skins.
For stress free removals to Sweden, contact Moving Partnership Ltd today. We will find a service at competitive rates to meet all your requirements.
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Friday, 15 June 2012
Moving to Sweden - In the Spotlight: Stockholm
Years of experience in providing removals to Sweden mean that we can provide a wide range of services at competitive rates. Working with predominantly FAIM and BAR accredited companies, we can compare a range of quotations on your behalf and provide you with an efficient and reliable service for your removals to Sweden.
We offer three main services for removals to Sweden. Our lowest cost service allows you to group your items with other removals shipments to the same destination. We also offer a service for specialist items where you can specify the date of arrival, or full 20-40ft container loads for large domestic or commercial moves.
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Moving to Sweden: About Stockholm
Stockholm is Scandinavia’s largest city and considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stockholm is located on Sweden’s south central east coast where its biggest lake, Lake Malaren, meets the Baltic Sea. Occupying a unique location on 14 islands, Stockholm is made up of equal parts water and land which are surrounded by forest, parkland and beaches - it is not difficult to see why it is considered such a naturally beautiful city.
Despite being spread across a number of islands, Stockholm is compact with most of the city’s attractions within easy walking distance. Cycling is also popular in Stockholm and a great way to gain a completely different perspective on the city. During the summer months between April and October, bikes can be hired from many locations around the city on either a season or 3-day pass. Stockholm is also renowned for providing an extremely efficient bus, rail and underground system providing connections between the main shopping centres and the city’s districts.
With a population of around 1,250,000, Stockholm is the most populated urban area of Scandinavia and accounts for almost 25% of Sweden’s total population. Stockholm is split into three main parts: Stockholm City Centre, Southern Stockholm (otherwise known as Sodervort) and Vasterort or Western Stockholm. Each of these three areas is subdivided into smaller districts where a district council is responsible for the schooling, social, leisure and cultural activities of its respective area.
As you would expect from its northerly location, the hours of daylight in Stockholm vary dramatically between the seasons. In midsummer you can expect an impressive 18 hours of daylight with only 6 hours by contrast in late December. Winters in Stockholm are cold and sometimes snowy with average temperatures of between -5 to 1 degrees, but summers are warm and pleasant reaching average highs of around 20-22.
Moving to Sweden: Living in Stockholm
As with any major city, the cost of living in Stockholm is fairly high, however you will be rewarded with a good salary and a high quality of living to match. Whilst the most expensive items in Stockholm are clothing, eating out and groceries, the cost of education including nursery and pre-school fees in particular, are considerably lower than most other cities in the world.
The housing market in Stockholm is made up of properties to rent and buy. Those properties in and close to the city centre tend to be apartments, whilst suburbs further out from the centre of Stockholm offer a mixture of houses and apartments. Rental properties, particularly those in the central suburbs of Kungsholmen, Norrmalm, Södermalm and Östermalm, can be difficult to come by so if you are looking at relocating to Stockholm on a longer term basis, purchasing a property is a much better option.
If you want to be located just out from the city centre, Nacka is only 10 minutes commute and offers a mixture of apartments and houses in an area of outstanding natural beauty, near to lakes which are perfect for bathing in the summer months. The Island of Lidingo is also an excellent choice: only 20 minutes from the city it provides access to nice beaches, an outdoor pool in the summer and a small ski slope in the winter.
Moving to Sweden: Working in Stockholm
The most prevalent industry in Stockholm is the service industry which accounts for almost 85% of jobs in the city. Stockholm is also the home of Sweden’s financial centre and, along with the Stock Exchange, many of the country’s leading banks and insurance companies are headquarted here, as are those of 45% of Sweden’s largest employers, including famous fashion retailer H&M.
Over the last decade, Stockholm has seen a major growth in high tech industry, with large employers such as IBM, Ericsson and Electrolux based here. Kista in Nothern Stockholm is also considered a major centre for IT.
Moving to Sweden: Leisure in Stockholm
Stockholm is a city which is well catered for regardless of age, interests or budget. It is certainly a family friendly city providing lots to do for children with many of its attractions free of charge or available at a small cost. The abundance of open space and parklands such as those at Hagaparken and Djugarden, provide the perfect place to enjoy the summer months in Stockholm, as do the crystal clear lakes and beaches which offer fabulous bathing opportunities.
If you are young, free and single, you won’t fail to be disappointed by Stockholm’s club and music scene. Stockholm is a city which never sleeps, providing seven days a week entertainment with a club scene which is unrivalled in any European city north of London.
As for food and drink, Stockholm can’t fail to disappoint. With over a thousand restaurants and no shortage of Michelin stars including well established F12, Esperanto and Lux in up-and-coming Essinge Island, Stockholm is widely acclaimed as one of Europe’s most dynamic and exciting gastronomic experiences. As a city which has always been a popular choice for migration, you will get to sample almost any culinary delight or theme which takes your fancy. You will eat well whatever your taste; in Stockholm culinary flair, atmosphere and environment are equally important in the entire dining experience. Local restaurants serving an array of different dishes offer popular meeting places and often have adjoining bars.
Aside from Stockholm’s famous Christmas markets, which are truly something to behold, Stockholm provides an exciting shopping scene providing a haven for shopaholics. Ostermalm is the most affluent district in Stockholm and the equivalent of London’s, Knightsbridge. Global brands such as Gucci, Prada, Boss and Armani, to name a few, line the streets, so if you are looking for luxury items and boutiques then Ostermalm is the place for you.
Sodermalm offers an entirely different shopping experience providing an eclectic mix of fashion, design and both new and second hand clothes. Eco and organic is order of the day in Sodermalm and is reflected in its calm and relaxed atmosphere. In South of Folkkungagatan or ‘SoFo’ as it is known locally, you’ll not only find the height of Swedish fashion but an abundance of cafes, restaurants, bars and quality second hand clothing at Beyond Retro, Brunogallerian and Gotgatan.
Finally the city itself is home to many department stores including Sweden’s most upmarket store, Nordiska Kompaniet or NK as it is more often referred to. Selling a huge variety of clothing, Swedish, international design and household items, NK is where the upper classes shop. For large everyday fashion retail chains such as H&M and Zara, visit the shopping arcades of Gallerian and Sturegallerian and for small specialist shops and just about every type of retailer, Drottminggatan is a must.
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