Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes, it is famous for its stunning scenery, picturesque fishing villages, being the land of reindeer and endless summer sun. Its principal cities, eastern capital Stockholm and southwestern Gothenburg and Malmö, are all coastal. Stockholm is built on 14 islands. It is a cosmopolitan place with both classical and modern architecture, and a captivating Old Town, Gamla Stan. Here are the
Best Places to Visit in Swenden:
10. Ystad
Ystad is a town in Skåne county on Sweden's southern coast. It is known internationally as the setting for many of the novels of Henning Mankell, featuring fictional Ystad police inspector Kurt Wallander. In town center, the greyfriars abbey, is one of Sweden's most well-preserved medieval monasteries, and the Church of the Virgin Mary, a large medieval church. East of Ystad, The Stonehenge of Sweden, a 67 metre long stone ship formed by 59 large boulders of sandstone.
9. Kosterhavet National Park
Kosterhavet National Park is the first national marine park in Sweden, it is part of the Skagerrak sea and is located in Strömstad and Tanum municipalities in Bohuslän. In the north, it borders the Norwegian marine park of Ytre Hvaler. Over 6,000 marine species have been identified, about 200 of them can not to be found elsewhere in Sweden. Rare seabirds, such as Arctic terns and skuas, along with a large population of harbor seals have their habitat here.
8. Marstrand
Marstrand is in Bohuslän on the west coast of Sweden. The most striking feature about Marstrand is the 17th-century fortress Carlsten, named after King Carl X Gustav of Sweden. Marstrand is a popular sailing resort in summer time. It is also the venue of the annual Match Cup Sweden, a match race sailing competition.
7. Malmo
Sweden’s third-largest city has a progressive contemporary feel; home to Scandinavia's tallest building, beautiful parks, edgy contemporary museums and some superb cuisine. Malmo has a marvelous Old Town (Gamla Stoden) with three main squares: Stortoget, Lilla Torg and Gustav Adolfs Torg. Old Town is also where you’ll find the castle Malmohus Slott. It's no surprise then that Malmö is also Sweden’s most multicultural metropolis – 150 nationalities make up the head count here.
6. Uppsala
Uppsala is a university city in Uppland in Sweden, 80 km north of Stockholm. Unique cultural treasures and an exciting history are to be found in the city of knowledge and inspiration. Uppsala has retained its small-town charm while offering a big city’s selection of shops, restaurants. Uppsala is home to Scandinavia's largest cathedral - Uppsala Cathedral. Founded in 1477, Uppsala University is the oldest centre of higher education in Scandinavia.
5. Gotland
Surrounded totally by the Baltic Sea, Gotland is Sweden's largest island. The island's main sources of income are agriculture along with food processing, tourism, information technology services, design, and some heavy industry such as concrete production from locally mined limestone. Visby, the only city on the island, is known for the medieval city ringwall, the Cathedral (Sankta Maria Kyrka), and many medieval church ruins. The island is one of Sweden’s most popular tourist destinations.
4. Stockholm archipelago
The Stockholm archipelago is the largest archipelago in Sweden. Visiting the larger islands in the archipelago is easy all year round, but during winter period the routes depend on the ice conditions. Ferries serve major points in the archipelago, beginning with a 10-minute boat ride from Stockholm. Visit a World War I fortress at Starofortet or Vaxholm, the “capital” of the archipelago with its ornate buildings and a history of herring fishing.
3. Gothenburg
Situated on Sweden's west coast at the outlet of the Göta river, Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden. It was founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf, during the height of the Swedish Empire. Gothenburg is home to many students, as the city includes the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology. Today Gothenburg has both international sporting events, concerts, and conventions as well as a small town feel. It has a reputation of being a friendly place, even more welcoming than the Swedish capital.
2. Swedish Lapland
Located in the far north above the Arctic Circle where summer shines around the clock. Lapland is for canoers, hikers and viewers of wildlife. Swedish Lapland is inhabited by the hardy, indigenous Sami. The best way to discover more about Sámi culture is to drive the 360km-long Wilderness Way (Vildmarksvägen) from Strömsund, a notable canoeing centre, over the barren Stekenjokk plateau to isolated Fatmomakke, a church town of dozens of traditional wooden kåtor (huts) beside the steely waters of Kultsjön lake.
1. Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden, the inner city is made up of 14 islands connected by some 50 bridges on Lake Mälaren. Stockholm is a cosmopolitan place with both classical and modern architecture, and a captivating Old Town, Gamla Stan. Over 30% of the city area is made up of waterways, and another 30% is made up of green spaces. Air quality is fourth best of the European capitals - behind Zurich, Copenhagen and Vienna.
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