Sweden: Tourist Attractions
Sweden is an illustrious, beautiful country full of open space and natural wonder. But if you were to visit there, what locations and attractions would you expect to see? After all; taking a selfie next to your landmark-of-choice is the whole point in travelling, is it not? So get your skates on and get reading, because Sweden has some of the very best attractions in the entire Nordic world!
Sweden: Tourist Attractions
First and foremost: nobody comes to Sweden and fails to visit the Abba Museum, it is an absolute must. It will give you a peek into the fabulous band that rocked the globe. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of just how intertwined music is with the Swedish culture. Abba is only the tip of the iceberg for this nation of singers! The museum attracts thousands of visitors annually and should be your first stop on any visit. Other museum’s you should visit include the world’s oldest open air museum: the Skansen, which even has its own zoo!
If you happen to be in the Stockholm area then there are a shipload of things you can do – the Vasa Museum being one of the most interesting. This repurposed ship capsized and sank in the harbour in the 17th century, but has been lovingly pulled from the depths and restored to its former glory. This is the world’s only fully restored 16th century warship. Also provides you with a very rare opportunity to actually set foot on one.
About Gamla Stan
Also in Stockholm is Gamla Stan. This is the worlds best preserved medieval city centre that encompasses a wealth of attractions. And leisure activities within its own right. There are shops, museums, tours – and all this within the original area that encompassed the entire city. It’s not just beautiful, it is an are of historic significance and should be visited at all costs.
The Royal Palace and King’s residence in Stockholm is called Drottningholm Palace and you can go there to watch the changing of the guard, walk through the ample gardens or to go for a tour. Also in Stockholm, you can take any number of guided boat or cycle tours in which you can soak up the city and its wholesome, natural vibe. Stromma boat tours are a particularly reliable company that we love.
Of course, you can’t talk about Sweden without mentioning the Northern Lights or the Ice Hotel that achieved fame by being the first of its kind in the world. Sweden also sports more than 200 ski resorts, so if you like outdoor sports this is the country for you! If natural is more your thing then take a trip to UNESCO world heritage site Visby in high summer. They call it the ‘pearl of the Baltic’ for a reason…
From dog sledding to ice fishing, from reindeer watching to snowmobile safari’s, Sweden is a country who makes the most of its snow in winter and makes the best of its celebrations in summer. Come along and see for yourself, it will be the experience of a lifetime!
