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Teawalk. Photo: Jarkko Myllykangas
Scandinavian Culture Calendar – Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! The Joke Factory: English stand-up (3 November) Looking for a bit of fun to relieve your Christmas stress? Head to SALT Art & Music in downtown Oslo for an English stand-up comedy night. Langkaia 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway www.salted.no
#Stockholmsjul Christmas Lights (13 November-15 January) The capital of Sweden lights up for two months in a festival of light. Over 40 streets and squares are taking part, with decorations in the shape of moose,
cones, deer, spruces, reindeer, angels, and a giant sprig of mistletoe. Download a map from the website and explore! www.stockholmsjul.se
Volvo P1800 60 years! (15 November-30 December) If you are into automobiles, this is a mustsee. The legendary Swedish Volvo P1800 is turning 60 this year, and an exhibition at the Volvo museum lets you explore everything about this motor made famous by Sir Roger Moore in the TV series The Saint. Arendals Skans, 405 08 Göteborg www.volvomuseum.com
By Hanna Heiskanen
Helsinki TeaWalk (until 20 November) Fancy a cuppa? The Helsinki TeaWalk will warm you up on a chilly November day. Join to visit four tea houses with tastings and stories included. The tour wraps up at the fancy Salutorget by the Market Square. www.teaevents.fi
Helsinki Christmas Market (27 November-22 December) Visit the Helsinki Christmas Market to grab a Finnish mulled drink, ‘glögi’, or to purchase a tasty stocking filler. While there, take a spin on the old-fashioned November 2021 | Issue 136 | 137
