Rewarding ways to see Sweden
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- 16 Mar 2022
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Sweden, the largest country in Northern Europe, is a top Scandinavian destination. This pristine land of virgin forest, crystalline lakes, and thousands of rocky islands is an outdoor adventure playground. Stylish Stockholm serves as the nation's capital—regarded as one of the most inclusive and welcoming cities in the world! A year-round joy to visit, Sweden is as alluring in midwinter under a mantle of Arctic snow as it is in summer, when it's warmed by the midnight sun. So, when are you planning to go?
Stockholm
You will probably begin your Sweden sightseeing adventure in Stockholm, the country's colorful and historic capital city. There's lots to see and do, so put aside a few days to tick off the best visitor attractions.
Vasa Museum
An absolute must-see, the Vasa Museum in Stockholm is famous the world over for the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship that has ever been salvaged—the 64-gun Vasa. The pride of the Swedish Imperial fleet, the vessel sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. It's now one of the most visited exhibits of any museum in the country.
Museum ships
The Vasa Museum, set on the island of Djurgården, is also known for a further four museum ships, including the ice breaker Sankt Erik, launched in 1915, and the lightvessel Finngrundet, which began operations in 1903.
Skansen
To get an idea of how folk lived and worked in the 1800s, head over to Skansen open-air museum, also located on Djurgården. It features a full replica of an average 19th-century town made up of houses and farmsteads from all over Sweden.
Living in the past
Visiting Skansen is a wonderfully immersive experience. Inhabiting the numerous shops, mills, churches, schoolhouses, and homes are costumed interpreters who carry out their daily chores as if living in the past. In the summer, there are displays of folk dancing and music concerts.
ABBA The Museum
Sweden's most successful musical export is honored by a museum dedicated to Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid, collectively known as ABBA. At this entertaining interactive tribute to the Swedish band, you can virtually try on ABBA's costumes, sing, play, and mix original music, and even become the fifth member of the group. The museum is found on Djurgården Island. Read More…
