Come and visit Sweden

Sweden is a beautiful country that is full of contrasts, both geographical and cultural. In the south-west part of the country you can clearly feel the Danish influence whereas in the north, Nomadic cultures prevail. Similarly, the cities in Sweden are modern, stylish and sophisticated but the countryside far away from the din and bustle of the city seem to be just the perfect place for people who look for calm and tranquility.

Sweden enjoys a beautiful summer and the best time to visit this country is between June and August. You can also visit Sweden in the spring time, particularly in the month of May and June. The scenic beauty of Sweden offers a more soothing and gentle charm if compared to the rugged coast of neighboring Norway. The country is full of forests and lakes; particularly long stretches of water between the capital Stockholm and Gothenburg. The Scandinavians prefer to visit Östersund located at the heart of the country. You will, however, find the majority of the tourists first opting either for the Baltic Islands or the cities. The “Kingdom of Crystal”, a forested area between Stockholm and Malmö is another hot spot to visit.

You can take a boat trip from the city centre of the capital Stockholm and visit the Drottningholm Palace. The opera house inside the palace is preserved in its original form of 18th century. Authentic instruments and period costumes are used here whenever a play is staged.

Do you have a couple of days in hand? Go for a cruise on the MS Ceres along the famous Göta Canal. It will surely be an experience of a lifetime. Tours are available both from Gothenburg and Stockholm. If you visit Sweden in summer, do spend some time in the hundreds of miles of magnificent Swedish beaches, especially those lying on the west coast. The country has more than 90,000 lakes. You can enjoy some adrenaline rush in the windsurfing and waterskiing centers on the lakes and coast.

Active sport lovers can spend some quality time by participating in skating, ice climbing, snowmobiling or dog sledding. There are excellent facilities to indulge yourself in these outdoor sports across the country. You can also opt for golf as the country has more than 400 golf courses. One of them is situated in the Arctic Circle and enjoys daylight for 24-hours during summer.

Cycling is a popular creation in Sweden, particularly in the southern part of the country. The Swedish Cycling Promotion Institute provides scheduled cycling tours across the country. You can also opt for fishing. Norrbotten is an angler’s paradise where you can find lots of mountain streams and excellent sea fishing areas.

Take a trip to the Härjedalen Valley in the southern Lapland. You can find a large number of reindeer, musk ox, beaver, buzzard, elk and lynx. This region is also famous for skiing in winter. If you are on a family trip, take your kids to Mora. It is in the centre of the Lakeland region and the children would simply love Father Christmas here at the Santaworld theme park.

Are you interested in culture and history? Visit Bohuslän province to see some most important examples of ancient Swedish civilization. You can find relics here that date back to the Viking times or even to the Bronze Age.

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