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SWEDEN
  General information
Capital Stockholm
Currency Swedish Krona - SEK
Area 450,295 square km
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Weather and when to go
Sweden has a climate influenced by the Gulf Stream. It relieves winters and summers and bring warm and moist air. There is abundant rainfall in August. The northern part has significantly colder climate that is influenced by airflow from the Siberian fields. In the capital, the average January temperatures are around minus 3 degrees and in July they reached nearly 18 degrees Celsius. Annual rainfall varies at 555 mm, while the northeast of the country having annual rainfall ranging from 1000 to 2000 mm.
Top places of interest and picks, top attractions
Stockholm
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Stockholm - a city on the islands.
The old town of Gamla Stan is very interesting. Gamla Stan itself and the nearby island of Riddarholmen are full of sights, attractions, restaurants, cafés, bars and places of medieval city. There is a unique fairy tale atmospere in the narrow cobblestone streets.
Stortorget - is the oldest square in Stockholm
Stockholm Cathedral
The Nobel Museum
We recommend you to visit The Royal Palace and museum which provides, inter alia, the ZOO and aquariums. The Royal Palace is an official Swedish Royal residence. Every day you can see the changing of the guard.
Royal Djurgården - is a very popular place on island Djurgården. You can relax, visit fine museums:
National Musuem of Cultural History
Vasa Museum - is the most visited museum in Scandinavia. The main attraction is the ship Vasa, that is the only preserved 17th century ship in the world. There are many exhitions anout the history of the famous boat.
Skansen Open Air Museum - is a great place for tourists as well as for families and childs. It is even crowded during celebrations Midsummer, Walpurgis Night and Lucia. You can admire atmosphere of Skansen in the Christmas season. There is a Christmas market with traditional food specialities.
City Hall (Stadshuset) - typical red brick building is located on Kungsholmen (King's Island). It is known mainly due to its unique art treasures and Nobel Prize Banquet. Do not miss the chance to visit Golden Hall with beautiful mosaics.
Aquaria Water Museum - nice sea tanks with species from Amazon and Baltic Sea.
Brunnsvike Lake - in the area around the lake are National City Park and Haga Park. You can admire Gustav III’s pavilion, Haga Castle, The Copper Tents and the Butterfly and Bird House.
Absolut Ice Bar - this is a special bar of ice. It is really cool.
Vadstena
The Renaissance castle
Gothenburg (Göteborg)
Gothenburg is the largest Swedish port.
Liseberg Park - one of the most popular amusement parks in Scandinavia offers many rides and attractions. For example the Flying Elephants, the new Bumper Cars, the new Pony Carousel, the 3D film Sammy’s Adventures, Liseberg Tower, Fairy Tale Castle and many others.
Ostindiska Huset - archeological and historical museum
Elfsborg Fortress - from 17th century
Art museum
Maritime museum
Malmö
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Turning Torso - the building of Turning Torso is a landmark of Malmö. The tower reaches a height of 190 metres with 54 stories. The tower was designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
St Peter's church - from 14th century
Ribersborg is the man made beach in the western harbour. Ribersborg is very popular and locally called as Swedish Riviera.
Ale's Stones at Kåseberga
This megalithic monument called Ales Stenar in Swedish language was formed by 59 large boulders of sandstone. It is located near south of Sweden near Ystad and it is mystery of the stones.
The Kivik Grave
The Kivik Grave is the largest circular burial site in Sweden
Kalmar
Kalmar Castle
Kalmar Old Town (Gamla Stan)
Kalmar County Museum
Uppsala
Uppsala Cathedral (locally called Uppsala domkyrka) from 13th century is one of the biggest cathedrals. It is themost spectacular church in Sweden. With ist height of 118,7 m is really imposant building. Tomb of King Gustav Vasa is one of the attractions of this cathedral.
Linnaeus sites – Carl Linnaeus´s home Hammarby, the Linnaeus garden, the Linnaeus exhibition in the Gustavianum museum.
Örebro
Örebro Castle - from 16th century
Vadstena
Vadstena Castle - built by Gustavus Vasa in the 16th century
Växjö
The Småland Museum - offers a nice art collection, a coin cabinet. You can admire also Swedish and foreign glassware.
Waterfall Njupeskär
Waterfall Njupeskär is the highest waterfall in Sweden.
Birka and Hovgården
Birka from 8th century became an important international port for visitors in Viking era. Hovgården was the royal residence. We suggest to visit Birka Museum.
Tyresta National Park
is known as place of the largest untouched woodlands in Sweden.
Sarek National Park
Sarek national Park (north of the arctic circle in Sweden) is popular for its outdoor activities, hiking and mountaineering. It is suitable for guided tours. Do not miss the delta of Laiture on the Rapa älv.
Abisko National Park
has some popular trails in the wild areas. Abisko National Park is south of the lake Torneträsk in the north of Sweden
Gotland
The biggest island of Sweden.
Visby - Northern European walled Hanseatic town (UNESCO's World Heritage list). You can admire city walls and the cathedral.
Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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The Map of Sweden
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