The parliamentary monarchy of Sweden comprises more than 220,000 islands and is located in Northern Europe. The largest and best known islands are Gotland and Öland, both located in the Baltic Sea. Sweden is rich in lakes, rivers and waterfalls. In many places, extensive coniferous forests dominate the landscape. No other country in Europe has so many moose.
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The small town of Sigtuna was founded as early as 979, making it the oldest town in Sweden. With its 5 km long beach promenade and a variety of idyllic restaurants, cafes and boutiques, Sigtuna is a popular destination. Boats sail daily from Stockholm across the Mälaren River to Sigtuna in ...
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In Sweden's southernmost province of Skåne, the 85,000-inhabitant city of Lund is located a few kilometers from the Baltic Sea arm Öresund, which separates the Danish capital Copenhagen from the Swedish mainland. About half of Lundians are students or other members of the university, which was founded in 1666 and ...
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Vasa Museum
The most visited museum in Scandinavia
The Vasa Museum (Swedish: Vasamuseet), located on the island of Djurgården, exhibits the Vasa, the world's only preserved 17th century ship. The Vasa Museum is one of Stockholm's most outstanding tourist attractions and the most visited museum in ...
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Old Town
The medieval old town of Stockholm
The Gamla Stan district is the historic centre of Stockholm. The beautiful old town, surrounded by water, is by far the city's most important attraction with its winding medieval streets, pastel-coloured houses, the royal castle and magnificent churches and palaces.
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Drottningholm Palace
The residence of the King of Sweden
Drottningholm Castle, located on an island in the Mälaren, is not only the residence of the Swedish king but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But not only the castle itself is a sight, but also the extensive park with ...
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Öresund Bridge
Prices, tickets & info for the trip across the Öresund
The almost 9 km long Öresund Bridge (Swedish: Öresundsbron) connects Denmark with Sweden. For those who travel to Sweden by car, using the Öresund Bridge is usually the fastest option: the ...
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The Haga district
Gothenburg's oldest suburb
Haga, Gothenburg's old town proper, is one of the city's attractions for locals and visitors alike. The district south of the Göta älv is less hectic than the bustling city centre and, thanks to the largely preserved (and car-free) streets with their 17th- and 18th-century buildings, looks picturesque without ...
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The Stockholm Archipelago
More than 20,000 islands off the coast of Stockholm
If you travel just a short distance by boat from Stockholm towards the Baltic Sea, you suddenly find yourself in a completely different world: the Stockholm Archipelago. The archipelago, which separates Stockholm from the open sea, consists of more than 24,000 islands. If you are spending a few days in Stockholm, ...
