What's On, August in Stockholm

We’re at the end of July now, Summer is flying by and August is just around the corner.  It’s time for another one of our monthly instalments of What’s On, this month we’re looking at Stockholm – the capital of Scandinavia.

Stockholm Music and Arts – 1st – 3rd

Every year Stockholm becomes a hive of activity for music and arts, this festival takes place over three days and combines, music, art, food, drink and culture across the whole of the Stockholm Archipelago setting.  Tickets and more information can be found at theStockholm Music and Arts website.

Dans Dakar – 8th – 9th

Taking place over one night, Dans Dakar is one of the biggest dance music events taking place in Stockholm this year.  Some of the biggest names in electronic music can be found alongside thousands of ravers looking for a good time.  More information (in Swedish) can be found on the Dans Dakar website.

Stockholm Culture Festival 12 – 17

Running over five days, this festival packs as much music and culture into it’s schedule as it possibly can.  With something for everyone, this event is spread out across the whole of the city and is free to attend.  You can get more information about the weeks proceedings from the Stockholm Culture Festival website

Colour Run – 23rd

Running a 5k might not be for everyone, neither is watching one, but what if that 5k run was brightened up with bags of colour powder paint to throw at the runners.  Known as the happiest 5k on the planet, there is no prizes for winning, everyone is just encouraged to get as covered in paint as possible on their way round.  Find out all about the event atThe Colour Run website

Popaganda – 29th – 30th

Taking place on the last weekend of August, Popaganda is a festival for pop music lovers.  With some of the biggest household names in pop right now playing over the two days, Popaganda looks like it could be an excellent way to end the month off.  Find out all about it at the Popaganda website

So that was our roundup of the biggest events in Stockholm over the next 31 days. If you’re not going to Stockholm but fancy getting away this weekend, why not take a look at one of our other fantastic guides like Trippa Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Cardiff, Helsinki,Marseille,Palma, Oslo, Reykjavik or Seville

Helsinki Food Festivals Summer 2014

This summer we’ve already looked at the best things to see in Reykjavik, the best places to go swimming in Stockholm, the best festivals in Europe and the best summer activities in Paris. Today we’re going to take a look at Helsinki, specifically the most exciting food festivals taking place this summer.

Beer Festival 24 – 26 July

This weekend at the Railway Square, small breweries from around Finland come together to showcase their finest brews.  Giving people a chance to sample some tasty beverages they might not otherwise get to try.  Along with beers, many of the micro-breweries will be serving some tasty food for you to try too.

Dinner in the Sky  5 – 10 Aug

22 guests at a time are raised 50 meters high into the air to sample some fine cuisine while getting an unparalleled view of the city.  The event has already taken place once this year at Lasipalatsi square and will be returning on the 5th of August to Railway Square.  Champagne lift prices start at €49, increasing if you’d like to sample food too.

Art Goes Kapakka 14 – 23 Aug

Taking place over 10 days in August, this festival of art and food spread across the whole of Helsinki is a cultural event not to be missed.  Now in it’s 20th year, this free event will have a full programe published on the 5th August.

Restaurant Day 17 Aug

A carnival of food, pop up stalls are set up around the whole of the city.  This award winning event lets anyone in the city open their own restaurant for the day.  Mostly operated by volunteers, the day transforms the whole city into a thriving hub of culinary delights.

Delicacies of Finland & Syystober  21 – 23 Aug

This annual event gives people the chance to sample food from the different regions of Finland, with local producers coming together in Railway Square for a weekend.  Running alongisde the food festival is the beer festival Syystober, giving people another chance to try some of the best beer Finland has to offer.

If you’re planning on visiting Helsinki this summer , make sure you download the Trippa Helsinki guide before you go to get all the essential information on the best places to stay, eat, drink, see and shop.  If you’re not going to Helsinki any time soon why don’t you download one of our other fantastic guides like Trippa Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Cardiff, London, Marseille, Oslo, Palma, Reykjavik, Seville or Stockholm

Top Five Reykjavik Sights This Summer

We’re right into the middle of July now and the weather for most of the world is getting pretty fine. One place which attracts tourists in droves is the world’s most northerly city – Reykjavik.  The extra long days give visitors enough time to work their way around much more of the island than they could in winter time.  You may not be able to see the northern lights, but hey, there’s much more to Iceland than that.  Here’s our top picks for things to do if you’re visiting Reykjavik in the summer months.

Blue Lagoon

Iceland’s most popular tourist attraction, the Blue Lagoon is a pool of geothermally heated water to the west of the city.  Entry is charged at €35, however this allows you an unlimited amount of time in the water.  A poolside bar sells drinks which are charged directly to your credit card by way of an electronic wristband.

Gullfoss

This multi-stepped waterfall is another one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country.  Located about an hours drive out of Reykjavik itself, this iconic waterfall is an excellent spot to take some beautiful photos.  There’s a café right next door which sells surprisingly tasty and reasonably priced food too.

Geysir

Also known as the Great Geysir, this pool of erupting water can be found on Road 35 towards the north east of Reykjavik.  Hurtling water as far as 70m in the air, stage by stage photos of the eruption are a must if you make the trip.  Eruptions can be infrequst however and have been known to stop for years at a time before.

Thingvellir

This national park is a UNESCO world heritage site and a place of great historical importance to Iceland.  Located just to the north of Reykjavik, the park holds the largest lake in Iceland as well as shifting  tectonic plates which meet above the ground.  Thingverllir, Geysir and Gullfoss all make up part of the Golden Circle tour, which can be booked onto through many operators around the city.

Whale Watching

Operated by many tour companies in Reykjavik, whale watching tours leave from the Old Harbour of the city.  These tours generally pass by Iceland’s Puffin island too, for a unique experience on the water.  Tours cost around the €10 mark and are best booked in advance before getting to Iceland.

If you’re planning on visiting Reykjavik this summer , make sure you download the Trippa Reykjavik guide before you go to get all the essential information on the best places to stay, eat, drink, see and shop.  If you’re not going to Reykjavik any time soon why don’t you download one of our other fantastic guides like Trippa Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Cardiff, London, Helsinki, Marseille, Oslo, Palma, Seville or Stockholm

Berlin Fashion Week 2014

It’s one of the coolest cities in the world anyway, but twice a year Berlin turns into an international destination for fashion and design.  Berlin Fashion Week turns the city into a thriving hub of fashion enthusiasts, buyers, trade experts and media personnel; all of whom interact and mingle at awards ceremonies, fashion trade shows while attending exhibitions and off-site events.

Highlights from this year’s event include Bread & Butter, the world famous trade fair for street and urban wear at the legendary Temelhof Airport, fashion show Premium at the Station Berlin and Panorama in the Berlin ExpoCentre; all of which start from the 8th of July.

You’ll find ordering platform for high fashion Show & Order; the streetwear fair Bright, the New York Trade Show (capsule) along with the trade fair for Plus Size fashion “curvy is sexy” making appearances throughout the weeks events, showcasing a diverse range of fashion from each one.

The week is also going to be taking a look at the green credentials of fashion again, by showcasing the latest in green trends and discussing questions surrounding ecological design.  Among the week’s eco-shows are GreenShowroom, Ethical Fashion Show, Showfloor Berlin and Lavera Showfloor.  The showfloor days take place on various days at various locations around Berlin so that everyone interested in fashion can get involved.

Berlin Fashion Week starts on the 8th of July and runs until the 13th.  Some events require tickets and some are free, check on the website for more information about all of the individual events.

If you’re planning on visiting Berlin for the fashion week or just generally making the journey in the future, make sure you download the Trippa Berlin guide before you go to get all the essential information on the best places to stay, eat, drink, see and shop.  If you’re not going to Berlin any time soon why don’t you download one of our other fantastic guides like Trippa Athens,Barcelona, Cardiff, London, Helsinki, Marseille, Oslo, Palma, Reykjavik, Seville or Stockholm