Situated between Norway and Finland in Scandinavia is
the country of Sweden. Sweden tourism today has grown
out of the large amount of natural resources enjoyed by
the country’s inhabitants, including vast forests,
shimmering lakes and an extensive archipelago; as well
as the architecture left over from centuries past. A number
of outdoor activities, including skiing
and hiking, can be enjoyed here, as well as tours of some
incredible and unique museums, such as the Vasa
Museum in Stockholm. Whatever
your reasons for your trip to travel Sweden, you are sure
to discover more than you came for.
One of many ways to travel Sweden is by taking a boat
tour. Whether you take a cruise to the Baltic Sea and
to Sweden, or simply hop on the Djurgardsfarjan
to take a tour of Stockholm, this is one of the most interesting
ways to travel Sweden. Not only is the country edged by
water on many sides, but the city of Stockholm itself
is as well. A number of tours, including bus tours combined
with boat tours, can be a great way to join in the fun
of Sweden tourism.
Of the many places to visit in Sweden, Stockholm is
one of the most popular. Attractions such as the Operan,
the Stadshuset and the Gamla
stan make a trip to Stockholm unforgettable. Stockholm
is also close to another of the best places to visit in
Sweden, which is Skeppsholmen
Island, where you can see the most prominent feature
of Sweden tourism; the Vasa Museum, which displays the
remains of a wrecked ship from the 16th century.
Another of the best places to visit in Sweden is the
Laplands. The Laplands cover
territory in the far north, with much of the Laplands
being located within the Artic Circle. Here, you can stay
at the world famous Ice Hotel
or even plan a Swedish golf vacation
at the world’s northern-most golf course. You can
also, of course, indulge in some skiing, both downhill
and cross-country in this area that sees snow almost continually.
In the Laplands you can also enjoy a jaw-dropping view
of the incredible Northern Lights.
There are also a number of man-made attractions that
can be equally delightful. Liseberg
Park, Scandinavia’s oldest theme park is located
in the town of Gothenburg near
the Avenyn and is a fabulous
way to spend a day. The medieval town of Visby,
with its 2 ½ mile stone wall left to protect the
city from the 16th century is also a great
place to visit, and eat in what is thought to be the world’s
oldest operational restaurant, dating back to at least
the 17th century. Malmo,
Sweden is also a great place to plan a vacation, with
some excellent museums to visit and incredibly convenient
access to the city of Copenhagen. However you choose to
enjoy the country of Sweden, travelers continue to report
that the people of Sweden are friendly and the towns are
incredibly welcoming and accessible.
