Attractions: Dotted with picturesque medieval villages, tranquil lakes, lush
forests, coastal island archipelagos and cosmopolitan cities,
sightseeing in Sweden is anything but dull. With some of the
cleanest air in the world, take a deep breath, hop on board a ferry
and take a day out in one of Sweden's countless parks and enjoy a
picnic. Head north to explore the icy tundra and UNESCO World Heritage
Site of the Laponian area in Lappland and sample some reindeer
steaks, marvel at the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), and
explore the Ice Hotel which is sculpted each year by the Sami
people in the winter months. Head south to the capital of Stockholm, boasting more than a
dozen islands to explore by day cruise, a wonderful arts and
nightlife scene and ocean fishing from the heart of the city. Visit
the quaint Gamla Stan (old town), a maze of narrow cobbled-stone
streets shaded by historic houses circling Royal Castle where
Swedish royalty has resided since the 13th century, or explore the
canals of Gothenburg. The west coast and its fishing villages is
the place for seafood lovers while culture vultures will be smitten
with Uppsala, the ancient Viking city where the newest buildings
date from the 18th century and boasts more than 150 museums. The summer months are the most popular time to visit Sweden, but
this truly is a year-round destination, short on sunlight as the
winter months may be. With a wealth of attractions and
breathtakingly beautiful historical sites, it will take visitors a
few weeks if not months to touch the tip of the iceberg of what
this magical country has to offer.
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