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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Sweden 2015: Our Top Destinations
museum is in Borås, offering a wide range of various exhibitions and machineries from the industrialisation. The once heavy textile industry has now turned into a flourishing centre of innovation, education, research and design. It is therefore no wonder that a Nordic textile and fashion centre, Textile Fashion Center, has been built as an addition to the museum. Borås is the place where fashion designs are created in the same room as space suits and protective clothing stronger than steel. Research is constantly conducted into how material research and innovations can help make the world better, and leave the planet in a better shape for generations to come. Beautiful sceneries and a gallery city However, Borås isn’t just about the trade and industrial business. Viskan, the river stretching 142 km far, is a beautiful example of the closeness to nature that people in Borås enjoy every day. Promenade trails and measured walking distances encourage people to walk along the streams for as long as they like. The soothing nature and the flowing water is a delight for everyone experiencing it. If you want to do something more adventurous, paddling in the river is a popular alternative way to experience the nature and indulge in the beautiful sceneries. Furthermore, Borås works a lot with international artists and uses the city as a gallery each summer. Every other year, the Sculpture Biennale puts national and international sculptures on display for everyone to see. In 2015 No Limit Street Festival will take place, where international street artists use buildings and open spaces to paint and display their art works. Both the Sculpture Biennale and No Limit feature walking tours with guides discussing and presenting the pieces of art you will encounter on your way. The tours are free of charge and no booking in advance is needed, but if you want to go at your own pace and discover all there is to know about the amazing sculptures and works of art that is of course fine as well. “Sweden’s first Africa” Borås Zoo profiles itself as Sweden’s first Africa, and is a green oasis in the middle
of the city. With over 600 animals and 65 different species, this is one of the biggest and most modern zoos in Scandinavia. Showing Nordic wildlife as well as a great range of African animals this is an attraction sure to stun and amaze its visitors. Experience the life on the Savannah, the Nordic animals or why not the bears new establishment? The big investment of 2014 has now provided the bears’ with an amazing landscape where they can feel right at home whether bathing in their lake or climbing one of the many trees. It is amazing to watch. If you are spending a summer in Borås, be sure to stay during a Thursday. Since the summer of 1989 Thursdays in Borås have been associated with amazing performances, late-night shopping and festival activities and events for the entire family. The Thursdays are one of Sweden’s biggest free events, and as they bring the city together they promise fun times, exciting shows and a wonderful sense of community in the warm and lush summer nights of Sweden.
For more information, please visit: www.boras.com
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