Sweden – nature and modernity in harmony
Sweden is a paradise for nature lovers! Wide untouched forests, lakes that are shimmering in a deep blue, and small wooden houses will make you feel like you have fallen out of time.
What to expect?
Of course, Sweden has an urban side as well. The main city life is happening in the south of the country, where the cities Malmö, Göteborg, and Stockholm are located. If you are traveling further north into the countryside, you will only come across smaller cities.
Many tourists enjoy these wide landscapes to escape from the hectic normal day life. The north of the country is predominantly characterized by vast coniferous forests. Nature and its conservation are of big importance for the Swedes. Even though you are allowed to camp and hike everywhere in the countryside, you should be aware of that and clean after yourself, when you leave.
When to travel?
Camping and hiking in Sweden are preferably done from June to September when the nights aren’t freezing. If you are rather looking for a skiing trip in the mountains, you should plan your travel from December to April. In the very north of the country, you can even experience the polar lights. The best time for this is between Autumn and Winter or between Winter and Spring.
Best places in Sweden
Every region in Sweden has its own charm to catch and inspire you. Next to the bigger cities, you can also find unique landscapes in the south. Just shy before the southeast coast you will find Öland, the so-called sun island of Sweden. Since it is very close to the mainland, it is connected by a bridge, so you can easily reach it. The island offers 300 km long coasts, and you can visit the castle Solliden, where the Swedish royal family is on vacation every year. Near to the castle, you can also find the ruins of the castle Borgholm.
A bit further north in the middle of Sweden you can find the cities Stockholm and Uppsala. You can experience Swedish city life, explore a 400-year-old battleship, that was sunken for over 300 years and has been turned into a museum, spot new designs in almost every corner, or even visit the ABBA Museum.
The further north you will reach the region Dalarna. This region is called a “Mini-Sweden inside of Sweden” a lot since it shows the characteristics, almost everybody knows. Wide forests, deep lakes, and mountains. Dalarna is pure Swedish countryside. The popular wooden houses are mostly painted in the famous “Falunred” color, which everybody thinks of when thinking about Scandinavia. The region is famous for the Midsummer fest, which always takes place on the Friday between 19th and 25th June. Since the people love the fest so much, some celebrate it even until July.
The North of Sweden is rugged and cold. You can stay in a hotel made out of ice, experience the polar lights, and hike on the “kings’ path”. North Sweden is untouched by nature and will show you all its beauty if you are ready for it.
