Sweden
The Northern Lights dance across the skies in Arctic winter and the Midnight Sun warms the nights in the summer months. From the mountains of the mighty north to the white sandy beaches of the temperate south we have space for everyone.
Stockholm and surroundings
Sweden’s capital city spreads out over 14 islands in Lake Mälaren and looks out proudly to the Baltic Sea to the east. Her grand public buildings, palaces, rich cultural history and museums tell her 700 year-old history beautifully.
Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the Old Town (Gamla Stan); expect and get cobblestone streets, crooked but beautifully preserved buildings, the Royal Palace, gothic churches and excellent cafés, bars, restaurants and Swedish design-ware shops. Take our advice and get a hit of caffeine at one of Stockholm’s many fine cafés before trawling the boutiques, shops and stores of upscale Swedish and international design boutiques of Östermalm, and independent Swedish labels, vintage and retro shops and boutiques of Södermalm. If you’re a fan of Steig Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy books and movies Södermalm is the place to be because this is the setting for the Millennium Tour.
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Gothenburg
Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden’s second biggest city, combines vibrant urbanity, a friendly vibe and seaside charm. It also has culinary prowess and a world-class craft beer scene. As a relatively small city packed with all the highlights of a major international destination – culture, shopping, world-class restaurants and stunning nature – Gothenburg is ideal for either a weekend city break or a longer stay as there’s plenty to see and do in and around town.
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Småland is as Swedish as it gets
A visit to Småland takes you to a region of dense old-growth forests, sparkling lakes, quaint red cottages and vibrant green meadows. It offers the perfect balance between nature and culture, with over 5,000 lakes and rivers, 200 km of coastline, 400 nature reserves and several cities offering world-class dining and cutting-edge arts scenes.
One of the larger provinces in Sweden, Småland is also a hub of innovation and creativity. The Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket) – a cluster of villages between the cities of Kalmar and Växjö – has been the centre of the country’s world-renowned glassblowing community since 1742. And the small town of Älmhult, on the central southern border of the region, is the site of the first IKEA store, now the IKEA Museum.
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