Where wilderness is sculpted by Viking history. Where cities burst with Nordic colour.
Sweden is a true Scandinavian beauty.
Swedish Lapland enchants with its great alpine peaks, vast woodlands and rural romance. In winter, the Northern Lights illuminate these spectacular lands. In summer, the midnight sun takes over.
It’s nature at its most spectacular.
Spread across 14 islands, its capital, Stockholm, is one of a kind. Explore the buzzy Djurgarden district, wander through Gamla Stan or stop by the ABBA museum.
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Thanks to the Gulf Stream Sweden enjoys a generally temperate climate. July is normally the warmest month with an average temperature of 22°C and January is generally the coldest with an average of -3°C.
Stockholm is often praised for its comfortable, efficient and safe transportation. The Stockholm public transport network is operating 24 hours a day, with special bus services covering the night and early hours.
Most airports, train stations, (free) public libraries and hotels will offer the service of computers with internet access. There are also various cafés with internet terminals in most cities.
The Swedish currency is the krone (SEK) which is divided into 100 øre. 1 SEK equals approx. 10 Euro cents/9 pence. Many shops and restaurants do accept foreign currency in cash, but it is advisable to pay in SEK.
Stockholm visitors can experience shopping in archipelago centers consisting of boathouses from the 1800s and shopping in the inner city with its exquisite blend of beautiful buildings, palaces and beautiful parks.
Citizens and residents of a country outside the EU can claim a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund when shopping in stores with “tax free shopping” signs. A minimum purchase per shop is required. When approaching the refund point, please make sure that you have the following with you: Your goods, your Global Blue tax-free form, your passport/ID.
Activities
Situated in Stockholm, the museum exhibits the Vasa, one the best preserved 17th century warships, that barely made it out of the harbour before sinking in 1628.
Thanks to its eye-catching spire featuring the golden Three Crowns, the city hall of Stockholm is one of the capital's most famous building.
Treat yourself to a drink in the first permanent ice bar in the world. Drink out of glass made from ice and admire the impressive ice sculptures decorating its walls.
There is no better way to experience the capital's local cuisine than on a food tour or food walk which introduces you to carefully selected bars, cafes and restaurants.
Before becoming a renaissance castle, the building served as a fortress to protect Stockholm. Step inside the castle walls and discover its transformation.
Whether you want to drive yourself or have a guide, snowmobiling is the perfect way to discover parts of Lapland that would otherwise be unreachable.
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