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Strawberry will operate a new destination hotel in Marievik by Årstaviken, just southwest of central Stockholm. With 191 rooms, a rooftop spa, and Liljeholmsbadet as an extension, it will become a city resort – opening in the summer of 2029.

World Spa Awards has named this year's best spas country by country. In Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, the titles went to five very different places – from a Japanese bathhouse by the archipelago to an art deco pool in the middle of Oslo.

Swedish hotels have more guests and are charging more than ever. Behind the increase are international travelers, Northern Lights tourism, mining, and defense – making advance planning more important for those organizing a weekend getaway.