Visit Sweden's arctic north for mountainous wilderness or the eastern Baltic
coast for rocky islands. You'll find a very different feel in the south of
Sweden, where the cities of Gothenburg, Stockholm and
Malmö ooze urban sophistication. Or visit the capital city,
Stockholm, also known as the ‘Venice of the North' –
find out why by exploring its striking architecture and delightful waterside setting.
Background
You'll find that most Swedes enjoy a high quality of living in the urbanised
south – this is where Volvo and IKEA took the design world by
storm. Gothenburg is Sweden's major port and industrial centre, while the
Øresund region, linked by bridge with Denmark, is among the most
densely populated. Head north to Lapland and you'll find a
real contrast in its vast open spaces and spectacular mountain scenery.
Urban
Explore the waterside royal palaces of Stockholm, Sweden's elegant
and sophisticated capital, and the jewel in Sweden's urban crown. Test
Gothenburg's fast developing gastronomic reputation in the west,
or see the modern architecture that's springing up all over 13th-century
Malmö. Gaze up at medieval Uppsala's twin-spired
cathedral, Scandinavia's biggest.
Rural
If you like it cold then head to arctic Kiruna in the winter and stay at the
original Icehotel. If you thought Lapland was all about reindeer then
think again. The region is mainly covered with glaciated mountains and the vast
UNESCO-protected arctic wetland, Lapponia. Head to central and southern
Sweden to explore dense forest punctured by lakes. Put your winter warmers on and
try out dog-sledding or skiing. In the summer you can go fishing, walking or
boating.
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