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Welcome to VisitBritain in the Nordics. Here you’ll find travel tips and personal experiences to Britain - a complement to our corporate website for travel information.
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Peter Rabbit is in town

Yesterday I spent the whole day with Peter Rabbit and his friends at Millesgården in Stockholm. If you live in or are visiting Stockholm I can really recommend you go there! It is fantastic for kids....

30 jan 11

We have a new blog!

Our new blog - Britain by Heart We’re starting off 2011 with a new blog and name. From now on, drumroll please, our name is Britain by Heart and you can find us on www.britainbyheart.com Last summer ...

27 jan 11

Sunday Sing Along

If you’re looking for a fun night out with the locals then head for the “Duke of Kendal” pub at 38 Connaught Street, close to Marble Arch and Hyde Park. Every Sunday round 8pm it’s sing a...

25 jan 11

Dine with the stars

If you want to dine with a British star, where is the place to go? To one of the 137 Michelin starred restaurants in the United Kingdom of course! And so it happens that the centenary edition of the ...

20 jan 11

Grease Is The Word!

They say you can’t go to London without seeing a musical, which is so true! So this time I chose Grease at Piccadilly Theatre. I love the film and the music and it was electrifying! They say yo...

14 jan 11

Derby at White Hart Lane

Tottenham fans, White Hart Lane Going to a football match in Britain is something else. It is not just a football match – it is a unique experience. I have been at White Hart Lane, the home of ...

13 jan 11

Daylesford Farmshop & Café – An organic piece of heaven

A couple of weeks ago, the Danish journalist Hanne Høiberg visited Daylesford Farmshop & Café in London. Here’s her review. “- Want to try a piece of brie with truffle, we just made it? The waite...

11 jan 11

Year of the Rabbit and Crispy Duck

Chinese New Year is the Year of the Rabbit and falls on the 3rd February this year! If you want to take part, major celebrations are around Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown, being the...

07 jan 11

A classic trip to Bath

In the autumn of 2010, VisitBritain held a competition together with Pan Vision and Classic World where Swedes could win a trip to for two to five-star hotel The Royal Crescent in Bath. The lucky win...

04 jan 11

Merry Christmas from Mind the Gap

London Eye in winter time Hello dear reader. With just a couple of days left until Christmas Eve, we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Thank you for following us and reading our posts during th...

21 dec 10

Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition

The “unsinkable ship” Titanic set off on her maiden voyage on 10th of April 1912. She was supposed to sail from Southampton, England to New York, USA on a four day crossing, but collided with an iceb...

17 dec 10 1 person likes this

London in January = SALE

If you’re a true shopaholic, you know that London in January means only one thing – SALE! And in case you don’t get the Christmas gifts you wished for – book a trip to London in January and shop till...

14 dec 10

Royal Wedding 2011: The Dress part 2

The speculation around the world is at full speed: Which dress designer will make Kate Middleton’s dress for her marriage to Prince William of Wales? I can’t wait to hear who will fulfil this e...

13 dec 10

British special guest at the Nobel Prize Ceremony

What is the connection between the Nobel Prize and the 2012 Olympic mascot Wenlock? Well, I’ve got the answer for you. Wenlock is in Stockholm waiting for the Nobel guests to arrive at today&#...

10 dec 10

Royal Wedding 2011: The Dress part 1

The speculation around the world is at full speed: Which dress designer will make Kate Middleton’s dress for her marriage to Prince William of Wales? I can’t wait to hear who will fulfil this e...

08 dec 10 1 person likes this

Winter in Manchester

Christmas markets in Manchester. Image: VisitManchester Do you want to take a weekend this winter but not sure where? Why not go to Manchester? The city’s Christmas markets are known as some of the b...

02 dec 10

Calling all Chocoholics

Do you have a sweet tooth for dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, chocolate filled with caramel, chocolate cake or chocolate biscuits? No matter which chocolate you prefer, one thing is ...

30 nov 10 1 person likes this

Our Favourite Tea Rooms

With a slice of lemon, with sugar, with cream, with milk or just plain tea. There are a lot of preferences when it comes to tea, but one thing is certain – Brits love their tea. In fact, Brits drink ...

24 nov 10

The Land of Exotic Animal Crossings?

Fun fact. Working with British as a second language, you often learn new words when translating texts or exploring topics to write about for the blog or the homepage. One of those words I happened to...

18 nov 10

Harry Potter – Film Locations Map

It’s the film of the year all muggles have been waiting for – “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 1″ will be in theatres 17 Nov (Denmark and Sweden) and 19 Nov (Norway and Finland). Thi...

15 nov 10

London Christmas Shopping Guide

Now that the British Pound is so low compared to the Norwegian, Swedish and Danish kroner, why not go on a weekend trip and do your Christmas shopping in London? I always wait until the last day to b...

11 nov 10

Poll: What is most important when choosing a destination?

We are always curious to find out what triggers people to go to Britain. Are you keener to choose a destination because of the price or is the destination itself more important, regardless what it co...

09 nov 10

a-ha Says Farewell to UK – Ending on a High Note

If you haven’t already heard the word on the street, I’m sorry to be the one to bring you the bad news. a-ha, one of the most famous bands Norway has ever seen with hit songs such as “Take on Me” and...

05 nov 10

Dining with a view in Edinburgh

There are many great ways to eat your way around Edinburgh. I had a chat with the owner of Oloroso – one of the top restaurants and one of the best locations if you want to dine with a view ove...

03 nov 10

Vintage Cars at Historic Car Run

On Sunday it is time for the 77th running of the world famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR). The first run was held in 1896 and is the oldest still running motoring event. The next run w...

01 nov 10

Stockholm International Film Festival 2010

Win year passes to the film festival in Stockholm On the 17:th of November the doors open to the 21:st Stockholm International Film Festival. 180 films from 50 countries will be shown in different ci...

29 oct 10

Get Spooked – See The Most Haunted Places in UK

It is that time of the year again, when people dress up in costumes and the ghosts step out of their dark hide-holes. I’m a sucker for Halloween, so here’s my treat to you – I dare you to visit one o...

27 oct 10

Tube Map – Now also as a Film Map

Do you want to see where movies like Casino Royal, RocknRolla and Harry Potter was filmed? With the Underground Film Map you can visit British film locations in your own pace. And best of all it does...

25 oct 10

Heaven for a shoe lover

Selfridges new shoe gallery. No wonder this attracts a shoe lover like Pernilla.... Swedish celebrity and shoe lover Pernilla Wahlgren was in London recently for the opening of the new shoe gallery a...

22 oct 10

Primark Passion

When in London I HAVE to bargain hunt at Primark! Jessica (my 18 year old daughter) and I knew a plan was needed for this shopping adventure (as we had very little time!) 1. Leave dad at hotel / pub ...

21 oct 10

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