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Kalmar Castle. Photo: Emmy Jonsson
A stunning summer in Sweden Design and innovation in all their glory – no summertime trip to Sweden is complete without historic sites and unspoilt nature. Photos: imagebank.sweden.se
From the flat fields of the island of Öland down the south-east, to Europe’s largest unregulated rapid up north, allow yourself to really experience Swedish nature on your next holiday. Combine days of sunbathing on the long sandy beaches of Öland with a day or two of hiking across the unique limestone plain of Alvaret, or head across to the hopping historical city of Kalmar. Explore world-class bulb and orchid collections and get some gardening tips in the celebrated botanical gardens of both Gothenburg and Uppsala, or opt for adventure and wildlife with some archipelago kayaking or moose watching. Across the country, Sweden’s royal heritage is evident thanks to well-preserved castles and estates. Come for the wow factor, stay for the award-winning food, 58 | Issue 100 | May 2017
and get well-kept gardens, history tours and royal fun for the kids as a bonus. If your timing is right, why not join in as the Crown Princess celebrates her 40th birthday at Solliden? Photo: Niclas Vestefjell
Swedes may not be known for boasting, but there is plenty to boast about: from manmade beauty to nature’s gifts, from the deepest forests to the endless views from Sweden’s tallest lighthouse, Långe Jan. What are you waiting for? For more information, please visit: www.visitsweden.com