Built from the late 14th to the 15th centuries, the Santiago Cathedral is the city’s oldest major church, dedicated to Saint James (Santiago), Bilbao's patron saint. The building features a mix of different styles: its core is Gothic (nave, vault, cloister), a grand Renaissance portico was added in the 1500s, while much of the façade and tower with spire were rebuilt in a neo-Gothic style in the late 1800s by Severino de Achúcarro. Inside, you’ll see three naves, several side chapels, the Gothic cloister accessible via the Door of the Angel ('Puerta del Ángel'), and beyond the main altar, there’s an ambulatory with chapels. Floods in 1983 caused damage, but the cathedral was restored and reopened around 2000.

Perhaps, the first landmark greeting visitors to Blackpool on the way to the city is the beautiful old Little Marton Windmill. Few know that a volunteer group has made it possible for visitors to come inside and explore the windmill's history, as well as go up to its very top.

Smultronboda, a sheep farm north of Västervik, offers a unique experience of rural life. Here, visitors can stay in a charming 17th-century country house and enjoy tranquil nature walks. The farm shop features award-winning lamb sausages, festive fillets, cumin pork, and other delicacies, along with local cheese, vegetables, and eggs. Enjoy warm hospitality, rustic accommodation, and delightful treats like coffee and homemade cakes.

Curling is a popular winter sport in the Twin Cities. Visit the St Paul Curling Club and watch how the players slide the hubcap-sized ‘puck’ down the ice, aiming for the target. While the intricacies of the game may seem a bit foreign at first, it’ll be a unique experience to see the ‘pitcher’ shouting at the ice brushes.