In a country as vast as Sweden getting away from it all is
easy. After a reviving log cabin sauna, take a dip (skinny style is fine) in a
crystal-clear lake surrounded by forests of spruce and birch. Wend your way in
a canoe around the many islands that make up the Stockholm archipelago. Then
relax with a coffee in this cosmopolitan, yet serene city – where elegant
museums and vintage stores rub shoulders with cutting-edge design.
From the land of the midnight sun comes a smorgasbord of
natural treats and must-see sights.
Spring is when Swedish festivals and revelries get into full
swing with open-air picnics and parties under the midnight sun. Swedish summers
will remind you of southern Britain – only with more hours of daylight to get
out into the pure, fresh air, pick wild blueberries and enjoy a spot of salmon
fishing or hiking. While the south generally experiences milder winters, in
northern Sweden, October is the time to put on your ski boots as the snow
starts falling by the bucket-load – promising fantastic skiing well into April.
Sample a Swedish-style open sandwich – the smörgås dates
back to the 1400s when thick slabs of bread were used as plates.
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