Travel Sweden - Travel Destinations

When you travel Sweden, one of the first things you will notice is the pastoral beauty of the place--the intense green countryside, the impenetrable forests, the little red cottages atop remote islands and the clear blue water everywhere. Sweden is home to the Vikings, Volvos, ABBA, herring, meatballs, snowbound winters, IKEA, H&M, and the Hives, and the birthplace of the Noble Peace Prize.

It is a country filled with history and a vibrant culture, with urban centres that churn out cultural artifacts that appeal to an international audience. Travellers come to Sweden as much for the flash clubs and ground-breaking new restaurants as they do for wilderness hikes and visits to wooden-horse factories. Whether you're skiing the snow-covered Swedish peaks, trying out cross-country dog-sledding or you're simply taking a stroll through the Swedish countryside with loved ones, Sweden will confound you with its richness and beauty.

Attractions:

• Lapland (home of Santa Claus)
• Skokloster Slott Castle
• The Viking Town of Birka
• Gripsholm Castle
• Visby
• Sareks National Park
• Öland Island
• Old Uppsala
• The Kingdom of Crystal
• City of Stockholm

Travel Sweden:

• Capital: Stockholm
• Population: 9.3 million
• Languages: Swedish

Source: lonelyplanet.com/sweden, alltravelsweden.com
Photo credit: destination360.com/europe/sweden/visby