As we all know, Sweden is a remarkable place to visit, with
many arriving to take in its remarkable landscape, rich heritage and unique
culture!
While you may be aware of the Vasa Museum, Drottingholm
Palace and Gamla Stan, there are plenty other places to see that can make your
trip to Sweden worthwhile. Here are a few highlights!
Birka
The perfect place to see how Vikings back in the day lived
and worked! Established around 700AD, Birka is among Sweden's very first towns,
although only 200 years after the people of the town began to abandon it,
leaving behind many remnants of the past.
Sigtuna
Often referred to as the place where Sweden begins, Sigtuna
is a beautiful location full of history and natural splendour. With a number of
historic runes, ruins to explore and a number of great lakes, Sigtuna
represents a place to take a step back, have a swim, and let the worries float
away! It also gives you an opportunity to see what past architecture in Sweden
looked like, with the famous red buildings that you would expect to see outside
the major cities.
Abisko
Abisko is a place where you can fully experience what it is
like north of the Arctic Circle, while also remaining in Sweden! Reindeer and natural
beauty galore, Abisko offers lakes and mountains, making it one of the best
places to hike in the country. As a geography nerd, many of the landforms you
may read about are present here, offering a great place to rest as you watch
the Northern Lights unfold before your very eyes!
What are your lesser known hotspots in Sweden?
