Whether you’re seeking a lively metropolis, breathtaking landscapes or cultural heritage Sweden offers a wealth of inspiration.
Sweden is the third largest country in western Europe. Because of its long, narrow shape and northerly location, the landscape is highly diversified. The ever-varying Swedish coastline stretches for thousands of kilometres, from Haparanda on the Finnish border high up in the Gulf of Bothnia, all the way to Norway and the North Sea to the west.
The Swedish landscape features countless lakes and waterways, surrounded by vast pine and spruce forests in the north, mixed with romantic oak, birch and other leafy forests further south.
Sweden has majestic mountains and glaciers, as well as wide-open countryside, interspersed by small idyllic villages and vibrant cities such as the capital, Stockholm.
The northern half of Sweden treats the visitor to powerful experiences. Enormous forests, unregulated rivers, clean air and water, not to mention silence, are nature’s gift to visitors and residents.
Central Sweden enjoys the perfect balance between nature and culture. The central region of Sweden is characterised by rolling hills, forests, lakes and folklore
The southern part of the country is noted for its variation and contrasts.
Stockholm
Built on 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction.
To the east the magnificent Stockholm archipelago stretches seaward, an enchanting maritime world of more than 24,000 islands, islets and skerries.
The city itself charms the visitor, with its very own fusion of old and new, traditional and contemporary, urban and pastoral, sophisticated and earthy – all within convenient walking distance of the centre.
Göteborg
Sweden’s second biggest city is situated on the west coast with the sea and archipelago within easy reach.
Göteborg is one of the leading cities in Northern Europe for holding top events. Many of the major performers of the world in sport and music have appeared on stages such as Ullevi and Scandinavium.
Malmö
Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city and a commercial centre in southern Sweden.
It is a multi-cultural city, with a population that speaks more than 100 different languages.
Malmö Music Theatre has one of Sweden’s foremost stages for opera and musicals, and the Malmö Symphony Orchestra is internationally recognised.
