Tourist Attractions in Sweden - A Personal Top-10
By Marc A. De Jong
Ask Sweden fans what's their favourite spot in Sweden and most
will say there are too many to mention. On one thing they will
agree: besides the beautiful capital Stockholm, the country’s
main attraction is its landscape. But there's more.
Sweden is one of Europe's best kept secrets. The country has so
much to offer. Besides, it's very affordable nowadays and the
climate is much better than most people think.
Just to give you an idea what to see I made a top-10 of tourist
attractions in Sweden. Here they are - in no particular order.
Stockholm has it all: unique location, great
architecture, historical sights, famous museums, huge parks, a
vibrant nightlife, trendy shops – and an archipelago of 24,000
islands just around the corner. It's a remarkably clean and safe
city as well. If you haven’t seen Stockholm, you haven’t seen
Sweden.
Gotland Speaking of tourist attractions in Sweden, one wouldn’t
expect to think of beaches. But there are beaches in Sweden.
Some of the best are found on the Baltic island of Gotland,
which is popular among Swedes and attracts thousands of
visitors every summer. The walled medieval town of Visby is an
attraction on its own.
Lake Siljan Found in the heart of Dalarna, central Sweden, this
lake is the center of folklore and tradition. Dalarna is a
popular holiday destination in summer. Thousands of Swedes
visit Leksand every year to see the midsummer pole set up. The
nearby town of Rättvik is famous for its folk dancing. Also worth a
visit is the bear park in Orsa.
Mines Mining has always had a special attraction. Mines make
some of the most exciting tourist attractions in Sweden. Three
are worth a visit. The copper mine of Falun, Dalarna (now on the
World Heritage List), and the iron-ore mines of Kiruna and
Gällivare in Lapland. You can book a guided tour and go down
yourself.
National Parks Sweden has dozens of national parks and nature
reserves. Even Stockholm has a national park within its city
borders! The most impressive scenery - wild rivers, deep
valleys, dark forests, high mountains - is found in Lapland in
the North. Very popular is Abisko, a great spot with the famous
Lapporten landmark. Also recommended is Padjelanta park.
Bohuslän Bohuslän is the area at the west-coast of Sweden,
roughly located between Gothenburg and the Norwegian border.
It is characterized by rocky fragmented islands and small fishing
communities. Awesome scenery, and one of the best tourist
attractions in Sweden according to the Swedes.
Göta Canal One of the most popular attractions in Sweden.
Make a cruise from Gothenburg to Stockholm with an old ship,
crossing one river, three canals, eight lakes, passing 66 locks
and traveling on two seas. The Göta Canal is one of the most
pleasant waterways in Sweden.
Inlandsbanan Or the Inland Railway. Great trip for fans of train
journeys, across the Arctic circle. Inlandsbanan runs from
Kristinehamn at the side of lake Vänern to the wilderness near
Gällivare, Lapland. Distance: around 1300 km. Stop wherever
you want or spend the night and get back on the train - it's all up
to you.
Kungsleden The most famous hiking trail of Sweden, 500 km long
and leading from Abisko to Hemavan (south). Well-marked and
popular, with cabins along the trail that can be busy in the
holiday season. You’ll pass Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest
mountain (2,078 m) and see some of Europe’s wildest and most
beautiful nature.
Storsjön Storsjön (the Great Lake in Swedish) in the province of
Jämtland is the Nordic Loch Ness. Locals believe there's a
monster in its dark water – and typically Swedish, the monster
is even protected by law! The area around Storsjön has a lot
more to offer, with highlands, trails and the likable Östersund
as its biggest town.
About the author:
Marc A. De Jong is a Dutch journalist and editor of Stockholm Sweden Travel Guide.
This site tells you all about the major attractions, yearly events, how to get there,
where to stay, and gives lots of other practical tips.
By Marc A. De Jong
Ask Sweden fans what's their favourite spot in Sweden and most
will say there are too many to mention. On one thing they will
agree: besides the beautiful capital Stockholm, the country’s
main attraction is its landscape. But there's more.
Sweden is one of Europe's best kept secrets. The country has so
much to offer. Besides, it's very affordable nowadays and the
climate is much better than most people think.
Just to give you an idea what to see I made a top-10 of tourist
attractions in Sweden. Here they are - in no particular order.
Stockholm has it all: unique location, great
architecture, historical sights, famous museums, huge parks, a
vibrant nightlife, trendy shops – and an archipelago of 24,000
islands just around the corner. It's a remarkably clean and safe
city as well. If you haven’t seen Stockholm, you haven’t seen
Sweden.
Gotland Speaking of tourist attractions in Sweden, one wouldn’t
expect to think of beaches. But there are beaches in Sweden.
Some of the best are found on the Baltic island of Gotland,
which is popular among Swedes and attracts thousands of
visitors every summer. The walled medieval town of Visby is an
attraction on its own.
Lake Siljan Found in the heart of Dalarna, central Sweden, this
lake is the center of folklore and tradition. Dalarna is a
popular holiday destination in summer. Thousands of Swedes
visit Leksand every year to see the midsummer pole set up. The
nearby town of Rättvik is famous for its folk dancing. Also worth a
visit is the bear park in Orsa.
Mines Mining has always had a special attraction. Mines make
some of the most exciting tourist attractions in Sweden. Three
are worth a visit. The copper mine of Falun, Dalarna (now on the
World Heritage List), and the iron-ore mines of Kiruna and
Gällivare in Lapland. You can book a guided tour and go down
yourself.
National Parks Sweden has dozens of national parks and nature
reserves. Even Stockholm has a national park within its city
borders! The most impressive scenery - wild rivers, deep
valleys, dark forests, high mountains - is found in Lapland in
the North. Very popular is Abisko, a great spot with the famous
Lapporten landmark. Also recommended is Padjelanta park.
Bohuslän Bohuslän is the area at the west-coast of Sweden,
roughly located between Gothenburg and the Norwegian border.
It is characterized by rocky fragmented islands and small fishing
communities. Awesome scenery, and one of the best tourist
attractions in Sweden according to the Swedes.
Göta Canal One of the most popular attractions in Sweden.
Make a cruise from Gothenburg to Stockholm with an old ship,
crossing one river, three canals, eight lakes, passing 66 locks
and traveling on two seas. The Göta Canal is one of the most
pleasant waterways in Sweden.
Inlandsbanan Or the Inland Railway. Great trip for fans of train
journeys, across the Arctic circle. Inlandsbanan runs from
Kristinehamn at the side of lake Vänern to the wilderness near
Gällivare, Lapland. Distance: around 1300 km. Stop wherever
you want or spend the night and get back on the train - it's all up
to you.
Kungsleden The most famous hiking trail of Sweden, 500 km long
and leading from Abisko to Hemavan (south). Well-marked and
popular, with cabins along the trail that can be busy in the
holiday season. You’ll pass Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest
mountain (2,078 m) and see some of Europe’s wildest and most
beautiful nature.
Storsjön Storsjön (the Great Lake in Swedish) in the province of
Jämtland is the Nordic Loch Ness. Locals believe there's a
monster in its dark water – and typically Swedish, the monster
is even protected by law! The area around Storsjön has a lot
more to offer, with highlands, trails and the likable Östersund
as its biggest town.
About the author:
Marc A. De Jong is a Dutch journalist and editor of Stockholm Sweden Travel Guide.
This site tells you all about the major attractions, yearly events, how to get there,
where to stay, and gives lots of other practical tips.
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