Sweden
When you visit Sweden, be prepared to be ‘re-invented” Whether it is world-famous musical groups like ABBA, Europe or Roxette or every-day useful gadgets like ball bearings and the zipper, they all come from Sweden.
Sweden is a country of amazing contrasts, from its fascination with food (ever heard of Swedish meat balls or a smorgasbord) to the Swedish philosophy on life – it is a country that breathes equal opportunity in society so a tip if you really want to get along with everyone when visiting Sweden, don’t act like you are better than anyone else.
Being the home of such iconic and world-leading companies like Electrolux, Hasselblad, IKEA, Pfizer, Saab and Volvo demonstrates that Sweden’s free enterprise economy has also made it a leader of the industrialised world, and it is regarded as the home of innovative technology.
However, Sweden is also a country of intrinsic beauty, outdoor lifestyle and attitudes that ensure you will fully enjoy your stay to the max.
The largest of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden has over 100,000 lakes, spectacular fiords and world-famous archipelagoes, amazing fishing, astonishing wildlife (including more than 250,000 moose or elk at last count), and formal policies and rights which allow people to explore raw nature at close hand without impacting on the natural environment.
It also has a rich nightlife, a friendly sociable people once you get past their initial reserve, and is a very safe place to holiday.
Sweden is a country of amazing contrasts, from its fascination with food (ever heard of Swedish meat balls or a smorgasbord) to the Swedish philosophy on life – it is a country that breathes equal opportunity in society so a tip if you really want to get along with everyone when visiting Sweden, don’t act like you are better than anyone else.
Being the home of such iconic and world-leading companies like Electrolux, Hasselblad, IKEA, Pfizer, Saab and Volvo demonstrates that Sweden’s free enterprise economy has also made it a leader of the industrialised world, and it is regarded as the home of innovative technology.
However, Sweden is also a country of intrinsic beauty, outdoor lifestyle and attitudes that ensure you will fully enjoy your stay to the max.
The largest of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden has over 100,000 lakes, spectacular fiords and world-famous archipelagoes, amazing fishing, astonishing wildlife (including more than 250,000 moose or elk at last count), and formal policies and rights which allow people to explore raw nature at close hand without impacting on the natural environment.
It also has a rich nightlife, a friendly sociable people once you get past their initial reserve, and is a very safe place to holiday.
Stockholm the capital
Holiday makers can enjoy the magical experience of age-old traditions, historical sites and breathtaking settings in almost every part or remarkable Sweden.
The Swedish capital Stockholm is its most popular tourist destination with the beautifully-preserved 13th Century old township featuring cobbled laneways, subterranean vaults and church spires. Stockholm sits on the water and a must-see is the elegant Royal Palace and its surrounds.
The Swedish capital Stockholm is its most popular tourist destination with the beautifully-preserved 13th Century old township featuring cobbled laneways, subterranean vaults and church spires. Stockholm sits on the water and a must-see is the elegant Royal Palace and its surrounds.
Catching and cooking Lobster in Sweden by Beyond Content
Sweden is famous for the quality of its seafood, with lobster being one of the finest examples. In this video, recorded off the west coast of Sweden, we see lobster being caught and cooked.
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