| Sweden
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Sweden's
location at the very top of the world and its roughly 2000 km long
north-south axis, boasts an exceptionally wide variety of local climates
and seasonal variation throughout the year. This provides visitors with
a surprising diversity of natural and cultural wonders, including
numerous World Heritage sites. Sweden is a genuine year-round holiday
destination.
One can start from the top of the
enchanted region of Lapland, where the snow-covered mountains and plains
not only entice skiers and mountaineers, but also house the world famous
Ice Hotel. Travelling toward the middle of Sweden, why not stop in
Dalarna and visit Santa World, the home of Father Christmas and drop by
the village of Nusnäs, the only place in the world where the symbol for
Sweden, the Dalecarlian Horse, is manufactured. The archipelago of the
royal city of Stockholm is beyond comparison and the Kingdom of Crystal
in Småland, which was home to a large number of New World emigrants, is
simply not to be missed.
You can experience the magic of age-old
traditions, historical sites and breathtaking settings in virtually
every part of this unique country. The most popular tourist destination
is the Swedish capital, Stockholm. The grand old city by the water is
known for its unique wonders such as the Vasa Ship; its elegance and
grandeur, typified by the Royal Palace and surrounds, and its
wonderfully preserved Old Town, "Gamla Stan", with
13th-century roots, subterranean vaults, church spires and narrow,
cobbled laneways.
Just a short distance to the north of
Stockholm, lies the town of Uppsala, with its immense Cathedral - not
only Scandinavia's largest but also tallest church. Uppsala Cathedral
was consecrated around 1260, and is still the most important centre of
the Swedish Church today. Uppsala is a university town, steeped in
academic tradition. Open gardens, parks and canal views balance a walk
through the old town, dominated by its churches, castle views and
dignified old centres of learning.
In the middle of southern Sweden, you
will find Småland and the Kingdom of Crystal. The Kingdom boasts 16
famous glassworks, each with its own distinct ambience and
craftsmanship. Most of the glassworks encourage you to watch their
skilled glassblowers transforming molten glass into works of fine art.
You can catch a ferry to Gotland, the
largest island in the Baltic, and visit the medieval Hanseatic town of
Visby, surrounded by its 3.6-kilometre long, 13th-century walls. People
have lived in Visby for over 5,000 years, and the whole town has been
placed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Aside from its history, Visby is
a vibrant place with plenty of shops, cafés, craft centres, pubs and
restaurants.
Back on the Swedish mainland again, you
can visit the famous Göta Canal. This historic waterway literally
crosses the country from coast to coast, from Stockholm to Gothenburg,
and is a wonderful mix of engineering brilliance and beautiful
waterscapes. It is often referred to as the "Blue Ribbon". You
can take an unforgettable, relaxing cruise aboard a canal steamer,
gliding through the picturesque countryside, navigating an amazing 58
locks.
Stockholm
Now
with a population of 1.6 million, this wonderful city is built on an
archipelago of fourteen islands and surrounded by 24,000 more; there is
little wonder that Stockholm is often referred to as the Venice of the
North. The city became the Swedish capital in 1634.
Architecturally the city has a baroque
appearance in the colourful old town, contrasting with the otherwise
confident modern Swedish design ethic in the newer quarters. The whole
city is environmentally aware with 60% of the city space given over to
green or water spaces. There is a high-speed rail link from Arlanda
airport (the sixth largest in Europe) to the centre of Stockholm, which
contains 80% of the city's 220 hotels. The city has more than adequate
meeting and convention space.
A lively city with 150 museums, 60
theatres and 100 galleries supported by a thriving bar and nightlife
scene offering a great variety of entertainment and cuisine. Another
positive for most visitors is that English is spoken by most. The area
has four distinct seasons with the winters cold and the summers hot. On
the downside Sweden is not a low-cost option, most things are expensive
compared to the UK.
Average
Temperature
|
City
|
January |
July |
|
Malmö
|
-
0,2°C |
+
16,8°C |
| Stockholm |
-
2,8°C |
+
17,2°C |
|
Kiruna
|
-
16,0°C |
+
12,8°C |
|