The Swedish Ship Officers Union has gone on strike which will affect both locals and visitors in the Swedish cities of Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Like so many others, this strike concerns pay and there have been no details on when the strike is expected to end. If you're visiting Sweden at the moment, don't plan on using local sightseeing boats. If you've booked your boat tour but haven't been on it yet, contact the tour operator for a refund or rain check.

Instead, you can opt for a guided bus tour of the city you're in:

• The Best Guided Tours of Stockholm
• The Djurgarden Walking Tour
• Gothenburg's Top Attractions