DISCOVER SWEDEN: Attractions & Culture

Sweden enjoys a mostly temperate climate despite its northern latitude, mainly due to the Gulf Stream. In the south of Sweden leaf-bearing trees are prolific, in the north pines and hardy birches dominate the landscape. In the mountains of northern Sweden a sub-Arctic climate predominates. North of the Arctic Circle, the sun never sets for part of each summer, and in the winter, night is unending for a corresponding period.

SWEDEN OF INTEREST: STOCKHOLM: Old Town of Stockholm, Skansen, Stockholm Palace,

ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE OF STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

Old Town of Stockholm - Gamla Stan, Attractions of Stockholm, Sweden

Old Town of Stockholm - Gamla Stan
Gamla stan is the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. It consists mainly of the island Stadsholmen, but spreads also covers Riddarholmen and Helgeandsholmen. Gamla stan is also referred to as the 'town between the bridges'. The town dates back to the 13th century, and consists of medieval alleyways, cobbled streets ...

Skansen, Attractions of Stockholm, Sweden

Skansen
Skansen is an open air museum and zoo located on the island Djurgarden in Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded 1891 by Artur Hazelius (1833-1901) to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden throughout history. The 19th century was a period of great change throughout Europe and Sweden was no exception ...

Stockholm Palace, Attractions of Stockholm, Sweden

Royal Palace of Stockholm
The Stockholm Palace is the royal palace and official residence of the Swedish monarch, in Stockholm. The personal offices of the king and the other members of the Royal Family, as well as the administrative offices of the Royal Court of Sweden is located there. The palace is also used for representative purposes ...