Sweden sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Sweden is the most visited country in Scandinavia, which is why the country’s transport infrastructure is very good. The country has many roads and …
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The Kingdom of Sweden operates the system of constitutional monarchy. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the Bernadotte Dynasty has been in …
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The official language in the Kingdom of Sweden is Swedish. Linguistically, it falls into the Eastern subgroup of Scandinavian languages. It is worth …
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History and Entertainment
It is difficult to imagine that there were glaciers on the Swedish territory thousand years ago. This territory was populated only when glaciers had been melted. The main means of subsistence of the first settlers were hunting and gathering. In the 14th century, on the territory of the present country, there was a large kingdom that flourished in the 17th century. During this period, Sweden was one of the largest and most powerful European countries. The first-class army was one of the secrets of its success.
Due to the fact that Sweden remained politically neutral and have ever engaged in serious wars, it managed to achieve a fairly high standard of …
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National and city parks of Sweden
♥ National Park 'Björnlandet' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Blå Jungfrun' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Dalby Söderskog' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Djurö' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Fulufjället' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Björnlandet' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Blå Jungfrun' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Dalby Söderskog' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Djurö' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Fulufjället' . On the map


Michelin-starred restaurants in Sweden
♥ Restaurant 'Cirkus at More Bistro' Malmö. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Daniel Berlin' Skåne-Tranås. Type - Creative. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Den Gyldene Freden' Stockholm. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Djuret' Stockholm. Type - Meats and grills. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Dorsia' Göteborg. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Cirkus at More Bistro' Malmö. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Daniel Berlin' Skåne-Tranås. Type - Creative. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Den Gyldene Freden' Stockholm. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Djuret' Stockholm. Type - Meats and grills. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Dorsia' Göteborg. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


Castles of Sweden
♥ Castle 'Bjärsjöholm Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bjärsjölagård Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Björnstorp Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bogesund Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bohus Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bjärsjöholm Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Bjärsjölagård Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Björnstorp Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Bogesund Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Bohus Castle' . On the map


Palaces in Sweden
♥ Palace 'Glimmingehus' Simrishamn. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Gripsholm Castle' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Krapperup Castle' Höganäs. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Kärnan' Helsingborg. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Landskrona Citadel' Landskrona. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Glimmingehus' Simrishamn. On the map


♥ Palace 'Gripsholm Castle' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Krapperup Castle' Höganäs. On the map


♥ Palace 'Kärnan' Helsingborg. On the map


♥ Palace 'Landskrona Citadel' Landskrona. On the map


Famous and uniques places in Sweden from our review series
Bla Jungfrun Caves
From the series “Famous Stables of Ancient People”
There were found several caves of the Stone Age. All were used for rituals. Artefacts, that were found there, said that more than 9 thousand years ago there were made oblations. Archaeological researchers on the Bla Jungfrun island were realized only in 2014. The archaeologists have found something like the ancient altar and a number of animal carcasses, mostly of sea-calves.
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Absolut Icebar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
Every year the bar and the hotel has been rebuilt. According to this, year by year they look more fascinating. The main decoration of the bar are the ice sculptures. Every artist has an opportunity to put there his figure and to take part in the competition among the best artists from the whole world. The bar has special jackets … Read all
Surstroemming Pickled Herring in Pitea Restaurants
From the series “The Most Disgusting Dishes in the World”
For this reason, surstromming is often eaten outdoors. There are even special clubs of fans of this delicacy in Sweden. People gather in the nice country clubs and make grandiose dining outdoors, tasting different kinds of this delicacy. The technology of pickled herring production is very simple. Pre-salted fillet is stacked in the open kitchenware, where it remains until the beginning of the fermentation process. After herring … Read all

Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.

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Sightseeing in popular cities of Sweden
If you travel with children, you are definitely recommended to include a visit to Junibacken to your holiday program. This is a place, where visitors are welcome to enter a wonderful world of Astrid Lindgren - Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Karlsson and other famous characters wait for visitors. The miraculous train will take visitors of the museum directly to the Chicken Villa and other pavilions. Besides characters from Lindgren’s fairy tales, in this museum visitors can get … Read more

The ancient Masthugg Church built in 1914, was preserved in the city. The main distinguishing feature of this church is the 60-meter tower, which can be seen from different parts of the city. The church was built in the best traditions of the Romanesque style. The main building material for the erection of the church was a massive stone. Today it makes the church look like a medieval defensive structure. One of the most symbolic historical monuments of the city is the Kronhuset building. … Read more

Nearby is the St. Peter’s Church, which also makes an amazing contrast with the modern buildings of Malmö. It was founded in the 14th century. From the moment of construction, unique frescoes, created by famous medieval painters were preserved within the walls of the church. One of the main features of the external appearance of the church is the ancient chapel, which was annexed to it as far back as 1442. The most attractive place to walk in the fresh air is the Royal Park. The history … Read more

The King's Palace is the most beautiful architectural monument. Five outstanding architects have been working on its construction for over a century. The construction of the magnificent palace in the Renaissance style began in 1549. In the 17th century, many historical activities important for the city took place within its walls. At the beginning of the 18th century, the palace was damaged greatly by fire. The construction was fully restored only in the middle of the 19th century. Nowadays, … Read more

The architectural monument of the later period is the villa of consul Persson that was built in 1848. Initially, the villa belonged to one of the rich local counts. Then, in 1916, the construction came under the responsibility of the municipal government. In the first half of the 20th century, the building is occupied by offices of one of the large companies and then by a music school. Today, this historic building belongs to the University of Helsingborg. When walking along the North … Read more

The national park located in one of the quietest and most remote city districts attracts many travelers as well. In this park, you will find an old Church of St. Matthew, which is an outstanding architectural landmark in the Neo-Gothic style. The construction of this church lasted five years until 1892, the church is currently surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Go to the German Square, if you want to see one of the oldest religious buildings in the city - St. Hedwig's Church, which is … Read more

The world-famous bridge Aland, is the longest road bridge in Sweden, is located in Kalmar. Its length is 6,072 meters. It connects the city with the island of Åland. A trip along this bridge will be an unforgettable adventure. On the island, there are also many interesting sights and entertainments for travelers. The main historical objects are windmills, which were built on the island in the 17th century. Some of them are currently in a dilapidated state, while others were perfectly … Read more

Lovers of painting will like the local National Gallery, which has collected several hundred unique masterpieces. Here you can see pictures of famous European artists of the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries. In the gallery, there are often interesting temporary exhibitions and thematic events. A wonderful place for a family vacation will be the open-air Vallby Friluftsmuseum. It is stylized as an ancient village, on the territory of which there is a small farm, various craft workshops and … Read more
