Sweden sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
This is a popular tourist destination that is widely known as one of the most frequently visited places in Europe. In Sweden it’s possible to find landmark to fit any taste. The city of Goteborg is famous for its magnificent botanic garden. It was founded in 1910 and currently occupies the space of 175 hectares. Bamboo groves, Japanese stone gardens, greenhouses and arboretums, and a breath-taking collection of orchids – the garden is very diverse and tremendously beautiful. Trees brought from Easter Island are considered the most precious item in the garden. These are the only surviving trees as they cannot be found in wild nature anymore.
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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Many interesting places can be found in Halmstad suburbs. Excursions to Harplinge windmill are traditionally very popular with travelers. It's truly amazing that the old windmill is still working. During an excursion visitors will learn the mechanism of work of the windmill and will be able to take memorable photos. There is a cozy small restaurant near the windmill, where guests can take some rest and continue observation of that beautiful region.
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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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.
The 19th century was characterized by an eventful and active industrialization. As industrial enterprises had been developing in the country, railways started to be actively built. Despite the active industrial development lasting for over a hundred years, Sweden has managed to preserve its agricultural traditions. At present, the farming is one of the outstanding peculiarities of the country.
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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The country is also notable for its upscale ski resorts. One of the most popular ones is Are. There are excellent conditions for family recreation. Besides skiing, vacationers can try a lot of interesting winter entertainments.
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National and city parks of Sweden
♥ National Park 'Björnlandet' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Blå Jungfrun' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Dalby Söderskog' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Djurö' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Fulufjället' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Björnlandet' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Blå Jungfrun' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Dalby Söderskog' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Djurö' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Fulufjället' . On the map Photos
Michelin-starred restaurants in Sweden
♥ Restaurant 'Cirkus at More Bistro' Malmö. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Daniel Berlin' Skåne-Tranås. Type - Creative. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Den Gyldene Freden' Stockholm. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Djuret' Stockholm. Type - Meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Dorsia' Göteborg. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Cirkus at More Bistro' Malmö. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Daniel Berlin' Skåne-Tranås. Type - Creative. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Den Gyldene Freden' Stockholm. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Djuret' Stockholm. Type - Meats and grills. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Dorsia' Göteborg. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
Castles of Sweden
♥ Castle 'Bjärsjöholm Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bjärsjölagård Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Björnstorp Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bogesund Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bohus Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bjärsjöholm Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bjärsjölagård Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Björnstorp Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bogesund Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Bohus Castle' . On the map Photos
Palaces in Sweden
♥ Palace 'Glimmingehus' Simrishamn. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Gripsholm Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Krapperup Castle' Höganäs. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Kärnan' Helsingborg. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Landskrona Citadel' Landskrona. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Glimmingehus' Simrishamn. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Gripsholm Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Krapperup Castle' Höganäs. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Kärnan' Helsingborg. On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Landskrona Citadel' Landskrona. On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Sweden from our review series
Bla Jungfrun Caves
From the series “Famous Stables of Ancient People”
Bla Jungfrun island is located in the Kalmarsund, Sweden. A lot of scary stories are connected with this island. According to one, the witches came here for Black Sabbath over a number of years ago. Once the witches were killed and now their shadows live on this island, that’s why locals don’t dare to walk on this island. However, the researchers like to come here, something unusual attracts them.
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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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”
In Sweden, on the territory of resort Jukkasjärvi, the most known Icehotel is located. The "Absolut Icebar" is a part of this complex. The whole building is made of the ice blocks. They are taken from the nearby rivers. The usual temperature in the building is 4 degrees below zero. At this temperature the ice blocks don't melt. The bar counter, chairs and even glasses for cocktails are made from ice. The illumination makes this bar as outstanding as it possible.
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
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”
In Sweden, locals also have their own unique national delicacy called surstromming. That’s a fermented herring that is usually canned. Herring slices in marinade look quite appetizing, as well as meals cooked of it. The main feature of the daunting delicacy is a suffocating smell of rot. As a tin-opener pierces the lid of a can, an awkward odor spreads around.
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
All unique sightseeing Sweden
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. Read this
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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. Read this
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