A World Heritage site is a place of natural or cultural interest which is so valuable that it is important for the whole of humanity. It is a place, site, environment, or object which provides unique testimony to the history of the earth and of mankind. Once inscribed on the prestigious World Heritage List, it is guaranteed protection and care for all time. Sweden has thirteen sites on the list. Read more
In the early 17th century, Sweden was busy building an empire around the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. A strong navy was essential. During the 1620s Sweden was at war with Poland. In 1625 t... Read more
Many people would love to attend the Nobel Prize festivities, but few are privileged to do so. One way to breathe in some of the Nobel aura without a formal invitation is to visit the City H... Read more
During the past decade, Stockholm has become one of Europe’s most attractive culinary cities and is now at the forefront internationally both in terms of quality and creativity. This is due ... Read more
Transporting yourself on two wheels lets you go almost as an unnoticed guest in the countryside. Read more
The Swedish mountain regions stretch over 600 miles from Treriksröset in the north to Dalarna in the south. There is plenty of hiking for beginners and families with children, as well as for... Read more
Why sweat it out when you can let a shaggy friend do the work? Traveling in the company of animals provides the unique experience of being close to nature. Choose from unforgettable journeys... Read more
A trip across frozen lakes while the stars light the heavens and the Northern Lights flash is an overwhelming experience. An expedition in April to mountain streams that have just begun to r... Read more
Europe’s largest national park – often called Western Europe’s last remaining wilderness – the hiker comes face to face with a natural beauty that is hard to match anywhere in the world. Read more
At least, according to David Attenborough, the famous wildlife film-maker! Abisko is one of two places in Europe that qualified as such in his series ”Natural Wonders of the World”. Read more
Like a glittering turquoise eye and pupil, the little lake and its stage lie deep down in Dalhalla's natural amphitheatre overlooked by a majestically high mountain. Read more
Sweden has a great many castles and country estates spread throughout the country. From medieval citadels to castles constructed at the end of the 19th century under a variety of ownership f... Read more
The Dalsland canal with the aqueduct in Håverud is a spectacular feat of engineering. Paddlers, people in recreational boats and on tours alike are fascinated by the way roads, railway and c... Read more
250 miles of sandy beaches and big, beautiful national parks. Fields of yellow rape and deep green forests. Peaceful country life and grand city vistas. Genuine industries and innovative com... Read more
This is the home of the world-famous Swedish glassworks -- 11 glassworks, each with its own image and its own atmosphere. Read more
The rock carvings in Tanumshede are on the Unesco´s list of World Heritages. These magnificent pictures, some carved 3000 years ago, bear a unique testimony to the Bronze Age world. Not only... Read more
We started early, taking the boat from central Stockholm to the island of Utö in the southern archipelago. Read more
Still relatively undiscovered by the masses, the Baltic nations are a delightful mix of unspoiled landscapes, restored medieval towns and modern cities. Read more
Most people associate the Bohuslän coast with sun, sailing, fishing villages and the smooth, undulating rocky coastline and islands. What is so special about the archipelago isn’t only the u... Read more
The Volvo Ocean Race starts with an in port race in Sanxenxo, Galicia in Spain on November 5th. The start of leg one, the first offshore leg, will be from Vigo, Galicia, on November 12th. Hi... Read more
West Sweden invites you to extraordinary dining experiences, cooked by the best chefs and with first class ingredients from sea and lakes, from fields and forests. All presented with great ... Read more
Mention Skåne, and people immediately think of food. Thanks to the plentiful supply of natural ingredients, Skåne has a long history of delicious cooking and skilled chefs. You´ll find a ric... Read more
Kalmar was an important trading town as early as the 11th century. Its geographical location on the Danish border and by one of the Baltic Sea's most important shipping lanes made the town s... Read more
In Västergötland you can see burial sites that outdate the famous pyramids of Egypt. Read more
Marstrand is one of the most famous towns on the Bohuslän coast, and is renowned for its intense boating culture, Carlsten´s Fortress and its history as a playground for royals. The island o... Read more
With its 24,000 islands, the Stockholm archipelago is a unique environment to visit all year round. Read more
The Göta Canal is not simply a 190km-long, unforgettable experience -- it is a unique cultural treasure that has been selected as the Swedish Construction of the Millennium. Read more
There are many activities and sights worth seeing that attract people from all over the world. Build your own raft and float along the clear waters of the Klarälven River. Read more
Come and see what Astrid Lindgren describes in her books. Kalle Blomqvist, Emil in Lönneberga and Pippi Longstocking are waiting for you. Read more
Skokloster, one of the best preserved seventeenth-century castles in Europe, is where Field Marshal Carl Gustaf Wrangel displayed his power and success during Sweden´s Age of Greatness. Read more
When you talk about Vemdalen, you´re actually talking about three ski resorts: Björnrike, Vemdalsskalet and Klövsjö/Storhogna. Travel to one place -- arrive in three. Buy one lift card -- ge... Read more
Sweden´s second largest city is situated on the west coast with the sea and archipelago within easy reach. Read more
Malmö is Sweden´s third largest city and a commercial center in southern Sweden. From having been an industrial city, Malmö has transformed into a knowledge-city. Read more
Dalarna is Sweden´s foremost tourism region. Every year millions of tourists come here to experience the nature, the culture, and all the events and activities that are typical of the region... Read more
Built on 14 islands, you can see why Stockholm has often been described as Europe´s most beautiful capital. Yet in this city center the water is so clean and fresh you can swim in it or go f... Read more
Gotland is the Swedes’ own favorite holiday destination. It’s an exotic but easily accessible island in the Baltic. Read more
Darkness fills the room. Lying completely still in your sleeping bag you listen to the silence. Or rather, the sounds of silence. Read more
There is a huge number of interesting, picturesque islands along the Bohuslän coast. Many feature an excellent selection of seafood restaurants, not to mention fine swimming and unique plant... Read more
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