The country's second island, Öland is also the summer destination favoured by Swedes.
Lake Akkajaure is very long, bordering several national parks, and the mountains around it make the setting wonderful. If, like me, you are lucky enough to arrive via the Padjelanta trail, it comes as beautiful surprise.
Although off the beaten track, the small village of Saltoluokta has something for everyone. It's perfect for experiencing unspoiled nature first hand.
Nikkaluokta is the departure point for Kebnekaise, the highest peak in Sweden which reaches 2,109 metres. For fans of fresh air and unbridled nature!
Sweden has an exceptional coastline which is one of its main tourist attractions, like its archipelagoes and islands.
A small picturesque town, located on the shores of huge Lake Vättern. This is where polkagris, the twisted colourful sweet that you see hooked onto the Christmas tree in illustrated children's books, was born.
Lidköping is a university town that's totally off the beaten path, southwest of Stockholm.
Situated in Lapland, half an hour away from the town of Kiruna, Jukkasjärvi is particularly famous for its ice hotel.
Constituting one of the stages of the famous Swedish walking trail, the Kungsleden, Alesjaure is a place of incredible beauty: hikers will be able to soak in its boundless views of lakes, mountains and tundra.
Located between two wide valleys, Singi is a very nice stop on the famous hiking trail, Kungsleden, in Sweden.
Located above the Arctic Circle and peaking at 2111 m, the Kebnekaise is the highest summit of Sweden, from which you get a broad view over the mountains of Swedish Lapland.
The Kungsleden, literally the Royal Road, is the best known and most frequented hiking trail in Sweden.
Ritsem is located at the end of a road from Gällivare that runs along the edge of the beautiful Lake Akkajaure. The STF Mountain Hut serves as a base camp for hikers getting ready to take on the neighbouring national parks.
A city situated on the coast and the Baltic Sea, in the confines of the north of the country, Lulea is a pleasant place with a little pedestrianised centre.
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