Sweden is a nation that effortlessly combines natural beauty, history, and urban sophistication. It's a land of jagged coastlines, tiny islands, peaceful inland lakes, and endless forests mixed with ...

In the mid-19th century, a newfound respect for history led to Kalmar Castle's renovation. Pat O'Connor / Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door This moated castle is one of Europe’s ...

Thanks to its lengthy history Sweden has a wealth of amazing castles, and many are still well preserved to this day. Here are five of the country's most impressive. European castles were mainly used ...

Minneapolis' favorite castle will sprout a Scandinavian modern wing as part of a $21.5 million expansion and renovation of the American Swedish Institute. The project, announced Tuesday, is scheduled ...

A 16th century astrolabe stolen from a Swedish castle more than 10 years ago was recovered by a London lawyer and will be returned later this week. ALR A long lost astrolabe reported stolen from a ...