Ten things to experience in Sweden
Ice Hotel
If warm beaches aren’t your thing, perhaps this hotel, made entirely of ice, is more your style. It’s located in the village of Jukkasjärvi. Don’t forget to stop at the ICEBAR for a sip or two of premium Vodka, sure to warm you up a bit. Just make sure your lips don’t stick to the glass!
Visit Santa
Christmas is magical in Mora, located in the heart of the Lakeland region. Your children’s eyes will light up as they meet Father Christmas and frolic at Santaworld theme park.
Gamla stan
A very popular tourist attraction, the Old Town neighborhood in Stockholm, dates to the 13th century and is one of the most charming you’ll find.
Operan
Opera lovers will want to flock to the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm. You can catch a show almost any night of the week.
Lake Siljan villages
Uncover Swedish folklore in the architecture, music and art of these tiny villages. One of the most popular is the village of Tällberg in Mora, where artist Anders Zorn once lived and painted. There’s also a Zorn Museum.
Skeppsholmen Island
This popular tourist stop is home to the Modern Art Museum of Sweden, the annual Stockholm Jazz Festival, as well as the most well known youth hostel in all of Sweden, Stockholm hostel af Chapman.
Vasa Museum
Located in Stockholm, this is the most visited museum in Scandinavia and includes, among its treasures, the remains of a sunken 16th-century ship.
Liseberg Park
A stop at Sweden’s oldest and largest theme park in Gothenburg is a must during your Sweden rail travel adventure.
Visby
This medieval town features a town square (that’s actually still intact) and a very unique stone wall that surrounds the city.
Lapland
Put on a heavy coat, warm gloves and head to this tundra-like landscape to discover the traditional lifestyle of the indigenous people that still call this place home.
When to travel to Sweden
So, when should you use those Sweden train tickets? Unless you want to spend Christmas here, the best time to visit is in the summer, between June and August. Sweden in springtime is also lovely.
More information about Sweden
- Tourist information: www.visitsweden.com
- Wikitravel: Sweden
- Yahoo! Weather: Sweden
Eurail video: Gothenburg, Sweden
