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Sweden is a traveler's paradise with its rich history and diverse landscapes. It is definitely hard to beat if you enjoy the outdoors. There are thousands of acres of unspoiled forests and magnificent lakes to discover, not to mention the vast archipelagos along its coasts, and the air and water are crystal clear. Roads and public transport are fantastic, people are always polite and supportive, and Swedish cuisine has experienced what can only be described as a revolution in recent years.
Put in a mind-boggling history, from notorious Viking invaders to Royal dynasties and colonial intrigue, and there's one thing for sure: you're never going to get bored. The tourist attractions of Sweden range from opulent palaces and ancient cities to extensive Arctic landscapes and the famous Ice Hotel. There are so many things to do that you'll want to experience all of its outdoor experiences and architectural treasures with plenty of time.
Museum Vasa : Stockholm's Vasa Museum is the most famous museum in Sweden and now draws about a million visitors annually. Since the museum opened in 1990, over 20 million people have visited it, and it's not hard to see why. In 1628, Vasa's warship, the pride of the Swedish Imperial navy, sunk on its maiden voyage. For more than three decades, the ship lay under the frozen waters before an extraordinarily ambitious salvage operation took place in 1961.
Visitors from all over the world are now coming to see this intriguing time capsule. The museum caters to all nationalities of visitors. A day out in itself is a visit to the Vasa, which houses ten different exhibits.
Djurgården and Skansen : Skansen, the oldest open-air museum in the world, is a historic village made up of houses and farmsteads from all over Sweden, reflecting, from 1720 to the 1960s, both rural and urban society railroad, a reindeer Sami camp, and a variety of complete farmsteads.
These homes, fields, and workshops are populated by costumed interpreters who conduct daily work, demonstrate crafts and skills, and perform tasks for households and farms. The zoo contains animals native to Sweden, as well as exotic animal parts and a zoo for children. In the huge urban park of Djurgården, Skansen is a favorite place for locals, particularly in the summer. Traditional cafés, pubs, snack bars, and even hotels are everywhere.
If you feel energized, canoe and bicycle rentals are also available. The Abba Museum can be found here, along with the Amusement Park of Gröna Lund. From Gamla Stan or Slussen, you can catch a ferry or take a tram or bus from Norrmalmstorg. Alternatively, a nice 15-minute walk from the middle of the city is the park. For more information, stop by the Djurgården Visitors' Center.
Best Places To Visit In Scandinavia
Stan Gamla : The Old Town of Stockholm is known as Gamla Stan, a small, clustered area where in the middle of the 13th century the city started. Most of the medieval enclave remains, although it is freshly swept and decorated in the traditional Scandinavian style.
Drottningholm Drottningholm : A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Fairytale Drottningholm Palace on the island of Lovö lies about 11 kilometers west of the city center of Stockholm (45 minutes by boat). The palace, which dates from the 17th century, is now the official residence of the Royal Swedish Family. Bronze sculptures from Bohemia and Denmark, brought back as trophies of war, are in the picturesque, terraced park. The Chinese Pavilion, which dates from the late 1700s, should be taken care of.
Archipelago of Stockholm, Stromma Cruise Tours : Sometimes referred to as the Venice of the North, Stockholm is Water is everywhere, and in Stockholm's wondrous archipelago (skärgården) lie some 30,000 islands. Some islands are inhabited by distinctive red and yellow timber summerhouses, while others remain completely unspoiled. The top of your list should be a ride on the water, either in and around the city or to one of the islands. Lunch or dinner are included in many tours and all provide a unique view of the region. Hop-on hop-off possibilities are also available.
The Canal Göta : The canal dates from the early 19th century and is 190 kilometers in length, sometimes described as the greatest feat of engineering in Sweden. It is now one of the premier tourist attractions in the country and provides a unique viewpoint on the heartland of Sweden. In addition, it forms part of the water connexion all the way from Stockholm, in the northeast, to Gothenburg, in the southwest, by linking the lakes Vänern and Vättern and the Trollhätte Canal.
The canal extends from Sjötorp on Lake Vänern to Söderköping, on the Baltic Sea, with 47 bridges and 58 locks. Passenger cruise vessels are available or you can hire a boat and explore the canal in your own way.
Town Hall of Stockholm : The Stockholm City Hall, one of Sweden's most prominent buildings, was designed between 1911 and 1923, using a whopping eight million bricks. It is considered one of the finest examples, designed by the architect Ragnar Östberg, of National Romanticism. There are three crowns topping the 106-meter-tall tower. As well as information about the Nobel Prize, which is given here each year, a very informative tour recounts some of its histories.
Best Scandinavian Cities To Visit
Gotland, Visby : The rose-twinned, walled town of Visby, on the island of Gotland, steeped in medieval history and brimming with ruined churches, is a major attraction for tourists from all over the world. Quaint cobblestone streets wind through the city, and it's all too easy to lose your sense of being in the modern world when exploring it. As well as some timber buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries, several medieval trading houses remain decorated with stepped gables.
Clearly, both the recognition of Visby as 'the pearl of the Baltic' and the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site is well earned. It is a must to take a self-guided or guided tour of the magnificent walls, which go back some 700 years. There are some 44 defensive towers built into the building, and the walls still bear the scars of the assault in the form of two breaches. As well as excellent ferry connexions, direct flights from Stockholm and several other Swedish cities are open.
Sigtuna Sigtuna : The idyllic village of Sigtuna nestles next to Lake Mälaren in the lush green landscape of Uppland, north of Stockholm, famous as Sweden's first-ever town. In the medieval churches, ruins, rune rocks, and buildings that remain to this day, Sigtuna's fascinating past can be found.There are clusters of interesting little boutique shops selling apparel, designer products, and handicrafts along Storgatan, which has stood for over a thousand years.
Cathedral Of Lund : This is Sweden's most visited cathedral and one of Skåne 's southern province's most visited sites. When you stand in front of the majestic Roman structure with its impressive twin towers, you can understand why. It was built by the Danish King, Canute IV, about 1080, and is Sweden's oldest and finest Romanesque church. The new edifice dates from the 12th century. A splendid 14th-century carved reredos, the work of a northern German artist, is above the altar. The roof is carved on pillars of stone, with figures historically thought to represent a legendary giant, Finn, who is said to have founded the cathedral.
