Most festivals take place at a certain place or a certain time of year. The Redbull Flugtag, however adheres to very few rules. Sponsored by Red Bull (yes, the famous energy drink that gives you wings) the Flugtag is a wet and wild event that occurs at various spots all over the world each year. The official goal is to create a homemade human powered flying machine that glides as far as possible off a long pier with a 30 foot drop off. Unofficially very few of these quirky crafts do anything even close to flying and become more of a comical fall into the waters below. This is where all the fun for the thousands of spectators comes in. [Read more…] about Redbull Flugtag
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Drottningholm Palace :: Drottningholm, Sweden


Originally built in the late 16th century, Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Swedish royal family as well as one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. The palace is also home to the Drottningholm Palace Theatre which was opened in 1766 as the replacement of an earlier theater that was destroyed by a fire. The theatre was forgotten and fell into disrepair for quite some time after the assassination of King Gustav III in 1792. In 1920 restoration work began on the theatre and was completed and re-opened in 1922 and is currently run by a private foundation funded by government and private grants. In 1991 the site was [Read more…] about Drottningholm Palace :: Drottningholm, Sweden
ICEHOTEL :: Sweden
The aurora borealis, better known as the northern lights, is nature’s own firework show. Breathtaking to behold, it is only visible in the extreme northern hemisphere. To see this spectacular light show in all its glory, ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden offers the largest hotel constructed exclusively out of ice and snow in the world. [Read more…] about ICEHOTEL :: Sweden
Jumbo Stay :: Sweden
One of the most unique hostels in the world, Jumbo Stay lets you spend the night aboard a refitted, modernized Boeing 747-200 at Arlanda Airport in Sweden. Jumbo Stay offers a variety of rooms accommodating one to three adults comfortably, with separate shared shower and toilet facilities. They also have a luxury suite in the cockpit with a panoramic view of the airport. Jumbo Stay offers you a unique experience at a very affordable price. [Read more…] about Jumbo Stay :: Sweden