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The Designers Behind Scandi Escape
Born and raised in Stockholm, we love sharing the city — and all of Sweden — through the eyes of a local.
As the Directors and Travel Designer at Scandi Escapes, we craft experiences that go beyond sightseeing to uncover the creative and innovative pulse and quiet beauty of everyday Swedish life.
From hidden cafés and cozy winter traditions to summer adventures across the archipelago, each journey we design invites travellers to connect deeply with the places and people that make Sweden and Stockholm so unique. Every escape we create is an invitation to experience our city the way locals do: with warmth, wonder, and intention.
At Scandi Escapes we want to be the top choice for immersive, culturally rich tours in Stockholm, helping university students, young professionals, and creative thinkers gain deep insights into Scandinavian design, business, and history, fostering connections and professional growth.
Scandi Escapes stands out by offering bespoke, small-group tours crafted by two Stockholm-born Swedes, providing insider access to local people, studios, and spaces, ensuring an authentic experience focused on understanding Swedish culture rather than just sightseeing.
We’re proud to collaborate with our Escape Concierge, Lisa from Travel Managers, your personal travel expert who’ll provide tailored support and attentive service every step of the way — before, during, and after your escape.
Nina Hillenberg
With a background in Interior Design, Law, and Architecture, and shaped by over 13 years of teaching at the university level, my approach to travel design blends creativity with cultural insight.
I love guiding travellers beyond the surface, into the workshops, waterfronts, and hidden corners that reveal Stockholm's true charm.
I see each journey as a living design project — a balance of aesthetics, meaning, and connection — crafted to help travelers experience Sweden through an authentic, Scandinavian lens.
Maria
Tenggren-Dowling
With a background in Academics, Playwork, and Web Design, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to travel design — blending curiosity, creativity, and connection.
My experience working with people and ideas across these fields allows me to craft journeys that feel both intellectually engaging and playfully immersive, offering travellers new ways to experience Stockholm beyond the ordinary.
I use my local knowledge and playfulness to design journeys that feel personal, authentic, and full of discovery.
We’re proud to collaborate with our Escape Concierge, Lisa from Travel Managers, your personal travel expert who’ll provide tailored support and attentive service every step of the way — before, during, and after your escape.
