More About Sweden
More About Sweden
Endearingly called the “Venice of the North”, Stockholm is a beautiful city with a heady blend of the antique and the modern. Among its cynosures are the Royal Palace, the National Museum and the musty old alleys of Stadshuset and Gamla Stan. Its medieval cobbled streets and ancient buildings exquisitely built with red and yellow stones and the Museum of Modern Art are must-see spots in this cool capital city. Don’t miss some pleasant strolls along its many canals and lakes.
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden. Featuring a distinct Dutch ambience, this city can be traversed on foot or by using a boat or tram. Among the many sights to see here are the lively amusement Park of Liseberg, the botanical gardens and museums.
Malmo, Sweden’s third largest city, is a great draw for the visitor with its many continental monuments, shopping centres and eateries. Having been a Danish city settlement for several centuries with a flourishing trade and agricultural hub since the days of yore, Malmo holds a special charm for the connoisseur of ancient art and architecture. Blessed with a seafront setting, this city today features the most modern of industrial and commercial landmarks including a port and shipyards, paved walkways and idyllic avenues.
Central Sweden is a region shrouded in an aura of history and pageantry, folk culture and heritage. It strikes you with a feeling of freedom and festivity, irrespective of whether you are on a visit to a fishing village or strolling along the rapturous shores of the Orsa Lake or Siljan Lake. The Klaralven valley has a heritage village, Ransater that enthralls visitors with its fun-filled festivals and pretty museums. This is a region that amply showcases the magnificent works of Sweden’s renowned artists and sculptors. You can see some of these at the Rottneros Manor.
The delights of Eastern Sweden are many–tall blue hills in Kilsberg and undulating plains in the Narke region; the southern forests and trolls of Tiveden; the 19th century Orebro Castle; panoramic views of the meandering River Svartan; charming Lake Vattern with the imposing fort on its flank in Karlsborg; and the wildlife reserves in Vadkoping. A little beyond Orebro in Karlslunds Gard, you come across a number of majestic country manors built 200 years ago. Don’t miss the water sports and entertainment at the Skara Sommarland.
The long coastline of Western Sweden set against the table-top mountains and complete with pristine forests, tiny islands, fishing villages, harbours and breathtaking archipelagos is an attractive area for tourists. Apart from Lake Vanern, pretty little towns and farms in the countryside offer you unforgettable pleasures of swimming, strolling, fishing, boating, and a lot more. If you love canoeing and sailing, head for the Dalsland Canal that links lovely lakes and rivers for over 200 kilometres. Amal is a historical 18th century spot with elegant mansions nicely renovated for show in a marketplace museum. Artists and pottery experts assemble at Lidkoping every year in August. While in this region, do visit the exquisite Lacko Castle built in Baroque style on the breathtaking Kallandso Peninsula.
