Swedes claim quiet reserve but their landscape is up for eye-catching display – northern forests stalked by wolves, a centre mixing fairy-tale cottages and bears, and Baltic shores dotted with prehistoric standing stones and medieval ruins. Celebrate Sweden's principle of Allemansrätt – the right to roam freely, from Bohuslän's 8000-island archipelago to snowy taiga lit by Northern Lights.
There's plentiful culture too, far beyond the museums and galleries of Stockholm and Gothenburg. In the north, the Sami's ancient Arctic lifestyle has been reinvigorated through distinctive arts. Fans of epic castles can marvel at the Renaissance Gripsholm, medieval Bohus, or austere Ekwtorps amid the UNESCO-celebrated archaeological treasures of Oland. Uppsala and Lund are university towns demanding close study, while Visby on the idyllic island of Gotland is one of the world's finest medieval towns. My own secret place? The glass-making region of Småland and its world-class Glass Museum in Växjö. See you there!
Bushcraft family holiday in Lapland, the last wilderness in Europe
Go Slow... in Sweden from Naturetrek: Go Slow Wildlife Holidays is an exhilarating holiday in Sweden. Available from 17 May 2017 to 25 Apr 2020 this 6 day trip costs from £1,795, which includes flights.
If you are new to skiing or looking to introduce a young family to the joys of winter holidays in the snow, then a skiSweden holiday to Sälen is a wonderful choice for you.
A journey by rail and boat between Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki – three of northern Europe’s most exciting cities.
Discover the many charms of Europe on this enriching adventure
Journey around the Baltic Sea from Finland through Sweden, Denmark and Germany. Travel on steam railways, steamships and even a train ferry. En route, visit vibrant capital cities and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
A beginner's dog sledding holiday based at a remote wilderness lodge in Lapland, north of the Arctic Circle
The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is beneath the Auroral oval and observations of Mother Nature’s greatest display can be enjoyed from its doorstep. Away from the artificial lights of the ICEHOTEL and her environs, the Arctic wilderness is plunged into darkness and provides the optimum conditions for a sighting of your own.
Adventure in Swedish Lapland from Cloudberry Journeys is an exhilarating holiday in Finland, Sweden. Available from 31 Aug 2020 to 31 Oct 2020 this 8 day trip costs from £1,690, which includes flights.
Scandinavia is rich in history, culture, and natural diversity. Discover them all on this exciting triple centre holiday . Helsinki is a mix of old and new, with glorious art-nouveau buildings. Stockholm is a beautiful waterfront city, compact and easy to explore. Oslo is home to top class museums and galleries as well as excellent restaurants.
