Holidays to Sweden

At the heart of Scandinavia, holidays to Sweden offers stunning landscapes and wonderful hospitality.  In addition, it is a country of huge forests, mountain ranges, massive lakes and a long coastline plus world class cities. 

Skanor Beach Sweden

City breaks to Sweden

Why not take a city break to Sweden? Stockholm, the capital, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  Sometimes known as the 'Venice of the North' being spread over 14 islands with a long Viking history.  Surrounding the city are over 30,000 islands and lush countryside. Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city and its main sea port.  It is surrounded by rocky coastlines and islands and is a vibrant University city.  There are a host of medieval towns around Sweden, the ancient city of Malmo being of particular interest. Travel by water from Stockholm to Gothenburg on a fabulous canal cruise!

Stockholm, Sweden

Cuisine in Sweden

For food lovers,  a holiday to Sweden is a paradise! Local specialities include roe, lobster, oysters, salmon, wild boar, deer and berries. The west coast is particularly high on the list for the gourmet explorer.  For example, smoked fish, wild mushrooms and local cheese are amongst the ingredients used here by world class chefs.

Lunch in Sweden

Natural History in Sweden

Natural history holidays here include visits to some of the 29 national parks.  There are great walking trails and hikes around Sweden with the Sormland region being a great base.

Sarek National Park

Land of the Midnight Sun 

Head to Swedish Lapland to meet the Sami people and explore the Land of the Midnight sun from the end of May to mid June. 

Midnight Sun, Sweden

Northern Lights in Lapland

Alternatively in winter you can see the Northern Lights. The best place to head in Sweden to see this is high above the Arctic Circle at Kiruna, from where you can visit and stay in the Ice Hotel.  The Ice Hotel is built by the side of a river during November where it stays through the winter until it melts back into the river in Spring.  Another unique place to stay in Arctic Sweden is the Tree Hotel.   Similarly one of the best places in Europe to see the Northern Lights is Abisko which is on a cross country skiing trail.

Tree Hotel, Sweden

Adventure Holidays to Sweden

There are plenty of winter activities available in Swedish Lapland including husky dog sledding, snowmobiles, meet the Sami reindeer herders, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sleigh rides,  and many more.

Snowmobile, Sweden

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