Sweden

Nearly twice as big as the UK and with a population of just 9 million Sweden has thousands of lakes and over 50% of the country is forest. Sweden is almost completely unexplored by the British despite it being so close to our shores. The exceptional natural scenery and enormous tracts of untouched wilderness are a major attraction to those seeking escape from big cities. Can you imagine a place that has more to offer and is just a two hour flight away? Travel to Lapland to experience the magnificent natural scenery and such exotic phenomena as the midnight sun, the aurora borealis (northern lights), Arctic chill and total silence. During the summer months all parts of Sweden enjoy extended daylight hours and the luxury of peaceful solitude in splendid natural surroundings.

The growth of big city tourism has meant that Stockholm has become a world attraction. This unique mixture of natural beauty, cultural heritage and modern international urban culture including dynamic architecture, innovative cuisine, music, art and entertainment, is attracting tourists from all over the world.

The country's second-largest city, Göteborg (Gothenburg), is a hub for maritime traffic on the North Sea and also has plenty to offer people in search of entertainment and cultural experiences.

Since the opening of the Öresund Bridge, Sweden's third-largest city, Malmö, has joined the Danish capital of Copenhagen to form an exciting new cross-border metropolitan region and is Sweden’s fastest growing and ever changing city.

Whether you be out in the country or in the city, the ritual of 'fika' occurs several times throughout the day. Many of our activity holidays feature this important social event. It is quite simply coffee with cakes and pastries or other snacks.

Sweden really does have something for everyone.