Sweden

Sweden stretches 1,500 kilometres from the Baltic archipelagos in the south to Arctic Lapland in the north, with the right of public access allowing walking and wild camping across most of the countryside. Stockholm and Gothenburg carry the design and food scene; the north carries the midnight sun, northern lights and Sami culture. Trains reach a long way north but slowly.

Cities

Stockholm

Stockholm is built across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic, so ferries and bridges are part of daily movement. Gamla Stan holds the medieval core, while the outer islands hold the museums, parks and swimming spots. In summer the archipelago of some 30,000 islands opens up by scheduled boat.

When to go

See all seasons

• Spring: Late thaw, quiet cities, archipelago services still limited.
• Summer: Long light, archipelago boats running, warmest water in August.
• Autumn: Forest colour and mushroom season; first aurora nights in the north.

Entry & visas

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