With its vast unspoiled areas of mountains and forests, along with one of Europe’s most beautiful and cosmopolitan capitals, Sweden offers a wide variety of experiences for travelers. Occupying the eastern portion of the Scandinavian peninsula, Sweden is one of the largest countries in Europe. Although it is about the same size as the U.S. state of California, its population is less than one-quarter in size, with most of it concentrated in the southern half of the country.
Most travelers get their first taste of the country by visiting Stockholm, an elegant city built on a chain of islands where the freshwater of Lake Mälaren meets the saltwater of the Baltic Sea. The city is justly renowned for its stunning waterways, royal castles, museums, historic districts, lovely parks, and many other attractions. Here are 5 attractions you’ll want to consider for your clients traveling to this region:
1. Adolf Fredriks Kyrka: This 18th-century rococo church has paintings that depict the suffering of Christ and a monument dedicated to philosopher René Descartes.
2. Gröna Lund Tivoli: This popular family-oriented amusement park features an assortment of attractions, ranging from a circus carousel to thrill rides.
3. Junibacken: This charming attraction re-creates scenes from the children’s books of Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking. Visitors tour this fairy-tale world in small carriages.
4. Klara Kyrka: In the center of the city near the railway station is one of the city’s grandest churches, with a large and elaborate organ that regularly fills its halls for concerts. The tomb of Sweden’s greatest balladeer, Carl Michael Bellman, rests in its churchyard.
5. Kungsträdgården (King’s Park): Once a royal kitchen garden, this lovely park has been open to the public since 1852. It is a frequent venue for outdoor concerts in the summer and provides a skating rink during the winter.
BONUS:
National Museum: Sweden’s largest art museum is home to the national collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, decorative arts, and graphics, dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Its many art treasures include works by Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco José de Goya, and Peter Paul Rubens.
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