| The Kingdom of Sweden lies on the Scandinavian | | | | The largely untouched expanse of Sweden's northern |
| Peninsula in northern Europe. It is a rich, ecologically | | | | regions gives rise to a rugged beauty that makes the |
| friendly, progressive nation with a high standard of | | | | place perfect for many outdoor activities such as |
| living. It offers much for tourists to see and do, both | | | | hiking. Swedish law provides the right of public access |
| in the cities and countryside. | | | | for anyone provided that they respect both other |
| 1.) Vasa Museum | | | | people and nature. Biking is also a popular pastime |
| In this museum in Stockholm rests the fruit of some | | | | here. |
| remarkable engineering labor, the | | | | 6.) Boating |
| seventeenth-century warship Vasa. The ship sank on | | | | Since the country has over 24,000 islands, 100,000 |
| its maiden voyage in 1628 in Stockholm's harbor and | | | | lakes and rivers, and a long coastline, boating and |
| was recovered in 1961. The only extant example of | | | | sailing are integral parts of everyday Swedish life. |
| the period's ship architecture, the resurrected | | | | Many tours can be found to take you sightseeing |
| skeleton, is exhibited along with relics recovered with | | | | around the Swedish archipelago. Of particular interest |
| it. | | | | to the tourist is the Gota Canal, but there are lots |
| 2.) Stockholm | | | | more locations that are also interesting to the |
| Sweden's capital city is replete with museums. Aside | | | | watercraft-bound traveler, and boat rentals are easily |
| from the Vasa museum, one can also visit the | | | | obtained, and they can come with or without a |
| Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern | | | | skipper. |
| Art, and the Nordic Museum. There are also many | | | | 7.) Linkoping Cathedral |
| examples of historical architecture scattered | | | | Stop by this masterpiece in Ostergotland to steep |
| throughout the city including the Riddarholmskyrkan | | | | yourself in history and gaze upon a superb example |
| church, the oldest building in Stockholm, and every | | | | of Gothic architecture. The cathedral is the burial |
| district and every neighborhood of this high-tech city | | | | place of a fifteenth-century bishop, and is also |
| has its own unique character, developed through the | | | | decorated with priceless paintings gifted by King John |
| years. | | | | III. Visitors can also see rare manuscripts at the |
| 3.) Liseburg Amusement Park | | | | Diocesan Library and drop by the Bishop's Palace, |
| With over 80 percent of its population living in urban | | | | which are nearby. |
| centers, it comes as no surprise that Sweden's cities | | | | 8) Skiing |
| are well-developed to meet the needs of their | | | | Sweden offers some of the finest locations for skiing |
| denizens. In Gothenburg, treat yourself to a visit to | | | | aficionados, especially in the mountainous north. In |
| one of the largest amusement parks in Europe. | | | | Lapland, one can find the Hemavan. This is a great ski |
| Nearby, you will find the Scandinavium, a large area | | | | destination for those who are looking for vast areas |
| which can seat up to 12,000, as well as the Trade | | | | and mountainous locations. |
| Fair and Valhalla Baths. | | | | 9.) The Arefjallen Resort |
| 4.) Gothenburg | | | | The Arefjallen resort boasts of more than a hundred |
| This city is the largest port in Scandinavia, the | | | | kilometers of ski runs. It is considered as the world's |
| destination of many flights and ship traffic. Close to a | | | | largest downhill ski race. This ski race is held there |
| million citizens live here, and the city has an enormous | | | | every April. |
| range of attractions to keep a tourist busy. Take a | | | | 10.) Riksgransen |
| stroll in the scenic Castle Wood Park, or view the | | | | Riksgransen is in the extreme north of the country. |
| masters at the Museum of Art, or listen to music | | | | It is known for its snowboarding championships and |
| from a variety of genres, from the Gothenburg | | | | 24/7 skiing during the spring. During the spring, it |
| Symphony Orchestra to the death metal band Dark | | | | seems that the sun doesn't go below the horizon, |
| Tranquility. | | | | truly a sight to see! |
| 5.) Hiking | | | | |