For me, unfortunately, this month is usually a transport journey to my favorite month of December. The colorful autumn leaves are swept away and all that remains are bare and bare twigs. But there is hope, even for November! Towards the end of the month, Advent approaches and strings of lights illuminate even the darkest corners of Swedish gardens. Fires are lit in wood stoves and of course there are many excursions and trips available at this time of year. Let’s take a look at some of my personal favorites from November.
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My best travel tips in November: trips, excursions and Swedish gems
#1. Excursions in Sweden in November
December tends to be filled with almost for have fun. So I usually try to tell myself not to get stressed if November keeps a slow pace with plenty of time for recovery. Maybe a quick trip to the nearest town for a coffee or hotel breakfast will do?
Tips for excursions:
- Things to do in Stockholm: my guide with tips for the Swedish capital
- Weekend in Östersund: 25 tips for your trip
- The best hotel breakfast in Stockholm: 5 personal favorites
#2. Traveling with children in November: tips for families with children
In Sweden, the autumn holidays usually fall somewhere between October and November. This usually means that both municipalities and private actors organize fun activities for children and families celebrating the autumn holidays, often with some kind of Halloween theme.
Tips for families with children in Sweden:
- Family holiday in Roslagen: tips and inspiration
- Autumn holiday in Sweden with children: 11 tips!
- Halloween in Gröna Lund
#3. Travel to Sweden and weekend tips in November
November is an excellent month to check into hotels, both ‘regular’ hotels and spa variants! Maximize your stay by checking in early and then checking out as late as possible.
Tips for trips and weekends in Sweden in November:
- Luxury hotels in Stockholm: nine tips with a high standard
- Slottsholmen in Vastervik: a hotel review
- Dorsia Hotel & Restaurant: review of a decadent hotel in central Gothenburg
- Hotel Rival in Stockholm: a hotel review
#5. Nature, peace and recovery in November
Forest and spa sound like some excellent ingredients to add a golden edge to the month of November, I think! It’s a little extra nice to crawl into a warm swimming pool or a wood-fired hot tub when the autumn storms are blowing around.
Tips about Swedish places for nature, peace and recovery in November:
- Roslagsleden hike in autumn (stage 2 Karby Gård – Örsta)
- 11 tips for spa hotels and townhouses near Stockholm
- Nynäs Havsbad: a favorite among Stockholm spa hotels
#6. Last minute? Here are my tips for spontaneous November trips in Sweden!
It’s about time we also include Sweden when we talk about “last minute travel”! This month it will be especially important to pay attention to everything from spontaneous adventures to fun restaurants and cultural events of all kinds. Maybe you’ll even find a new favorite?
Last minute tips during November in Sweden:
- Traveling to Uppsala – ten tips with a cultural theme
- Weekend getaway in Sweden: See, eat and do in Umeå
#7. More Swedish travel tips for the rest of the year
- My best travel tips in July: trips, excursions and Swedish gems
- My best travel tips in August: trips, excursions and Swedish gems
- My best travel tips in September: trips, excursions and Swedish gems
- My best travel tips in October: trips, excursions and Swedish gems
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