Sweden is not a catchy and not screaming country for its beauty. Everyone can be convinced of its magnificence as soon as he sees it with his own eyes. This is a Scandinavian beauty who, surrounded by mountains and rocks, has built amazing cities, but has maintained a balance with nature.
The capital of Sweden is called a museum city. And not without reason. Getting around all the museums in Stockholm is not easy. Each one is special. They combine the ancient culture and life of Sweden, with modern art and technology. That only is the world famous Vasa Museum, Skansen or the fun educational museums of Tom Titus and Mir Astrid Lingren. But the country knows how to embrace modernity and demonstrates this in amazing interactive museums. Among them are the ABBA Museum and the Nobel Museum.
Sweden is rich in architectural monuments. Its castles are not devoid of Scandinavian endurance and power, but they are complemented by graceful European trends. They look beautiful and massive. Art galleries, antique furniture, dishes, weapons, clothing are also perfectly preserved. Here everyone can get acquainted with them.
There is a lot of wild, free territory on the territory of the country. There are majestic mountains with good ski resorts. There is also a place for travelers looking for solitude with nature. Sweden is a different, special world that beckons. And it is very difficult to resist him. And I don’t want to.
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What to see in Sweden?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Old town Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is an old part of Stockholm, which has many attractions in its streets. This area is the heart of the city - Stortorget Square. There is also Sweden's narrowest street, the Nobel Museum and the Royal Palace. In addition to famous buildings, there are many "secret" attractions in the old town. Among them is a cannonball in the wall of a house, a boy looking at the moon.
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Vasa Museum
The exhibit of the museum is the Vasa ship. A ship that is 100 years older than the United States. This is the royal ship of Sweden, which sank before she could finish her maiden voyage. Museum visitors get acquainted with the life of sailors, the ship and its history. By the way, it was decorated with gold, and the cannons on board were bronze.
Vadsteni castle
Vadstena Castle was created as a powerful defensive structure. But by the will of the king, after 5 years, the castle began to be rebuilt. It was planned to make him the residence of the sick Duke Magnus. So the huge castle acquired the features of the Renaissance, and its fortifications were removed. Inside, it is perfectly preserved.
Skansen Open Air Museum
In all of Stockholm, there is no place more colorful than Skansen. It is a living embodiment of Swedish culture and history that you can feel with your hands. On the territory of Skansen there is a cafe, houses in the national style, a smithy, a bakery, a glass-blowing workshop. A total of 150 houses and estates of the 18th-20th centuries. A zoo is also available to visitors, in which animals live in natural conditions.
ABBA Museum
The creators put their soul into the ABBA Museum. In addition to the special atmosphere that is inherent in the museum, it is one of the most interactive in the world. The main feature of the museum is the telephone. He can call at any time, and every visitor is entitled to pick up the phone. In his free time, members of the ABBA group call him. Here you can also dance with a hologram of a star or hear Benny Andersson, the band's composer, play the piano.
Globe Arena
The Globe Arena is the largest spherical building in the world. The diameter of the ball is 110 meters. The arena hosts sporting events, concerts and competitions. The most popular attraction is Skyview. A capsule-shaped lift takes visitors to the top of the arena. Height - 130 meters. All of Stockholm is visible from there. There are restaurants and cafes for visitors inside the complex.
Sarek National Park
The area of the national park is one and a half thousand kilometers. This is unbridled nature in all its wild beauty. One route is laid through the park - the Royal one. The rest of the routes are made by tourists at their own risk. This is the place for travelers who are not afraid to challenge nature. As a reward, they will be able to enjoy its beauty to their fullest.
Nobel Museum
Museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and its founder. Visitors will learn about the life, work of Nobel, the birth of the idea to create a prize. The museum has a cable car, to which are attached portraits of the laureates, signed with their quotes from the presentation. The films shown in the museum show the world through the eyes of geniuses. The museum has a themed cafe, on the chairs of which there are murals of Nobel laureates.
Drottningholm palace
Built in the 16th century by the Swedish king for his wife, the palace became the country's first non-defensive residence. After the fire, the palace was rebuilt following the example of Versailles, then he acquired a luxurious theater. Today the royal family lives in the castle. Visitors are free to walk around the park and the premises. The castle boasts beautiful and rich interiors, an old organ, and a library.
Øresund tunnel bridge
It is a tunnel bridge that connects two countries: Sweden and Denmark. The bridge is almost 8 kilometers long. The road and railroad runs at an altitude of 57 meters. But at the entrance to Denmark, the bridge goes under water. So they get into a tunnel that goes under water. This is done in order not to interfere with ships and aircraft.
Skugschürkogarden forest cemetery
Quiet sadness and romantic landscape - this is how the artists Gunnar Asplund and Sigurda Leverentz represented the cemetery in the early 1900s. They created a project in which the cemetery will be in harmony with nature. A calm, philosophical design should support the bereaved. The cemetery houses small but beautifully decorated chapels surrounded by gardens.
Uppsala Cathedral
It is the largest Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia. Its height is 119 meters. For the Swedes, this is the main shrine. The construction of the temple was delayed for centuries. Now more than half a million tourists come to the cathedral every year. Members of the royal dynasty and monarchs are buried in it. An old cemetery is located around the cathedral.
Gripsholm Castle
Gripsholm Castle was built by Bo Jonsson Gripp in 1380. He chose a picturesque place for the construction - this is the shore of Lake Mälaren. Externally, the castle looks impressive and rich. The bright color of the stone adds expressiveness to massive walls. Inside there is a luxurious interior of the rooms. The castle has antique furniture, decorative elements and a beautiful art gallery. In the vicinity of Gripsholm, there are about a hundred royal deer.
Lake Mälaren
This is a lake of glacial origin, on the waters of which Stockholm was built. Mälaren is the third largest lake in Sweden. Its area is 1140 km². It has become the cause of many legends and secrets. It is on its picturesque shores that a huge number of castles, palaces and mansions are concentrated. There are interesting islands on the lake. Among them is the Viking Island Birka, the Love Island with its gorgeous palace.
Modern Art Museum
The Stockholm Museum of Modern Art is located in Stockholm on the island of Scheppsholmen. It is considered one of the best in the world. The museum has about 100,000 exhibits. These are exhibitions "now", "future" and "new time". There are works by Picasso, Giacometti, Matisse, Dali. The halls are not burdened with a huge amount of work. But everyone will find something to their liking. The variety of exhibits is incredible.
Vic Castle
The castle was built in the Renaissance style.Mystery is given to it by its serious appearance and the nature that surrounded the building. The castle is located near Lake Mälaren. He repeatedly performed his protective functions, protecting from enemies. Since that time, traces of a struggle have remained on it. Now in the Vic castle there are 29 modern hotel rooms with Internet, telephone, TV. There is also a conference room and a restaurant.
Astrid Lindgren's world
If you are looking for a fairy-tale world in Stockholm, then finding it is easy. He's in the Astrid Lindgren Museum. Children here have the right to do whatever they want. The world of heroes from the writer's books was created for them, and they become its participants. But adults will not be bored either, the museum is very fascinating. There are houses, meadows, slides, a train and even an airplane. On the territory of the museum there is a restaurant and a shop with goods for children.
Stockholm City Hall
Stockholm City Hall is the symbol of the city. Its height is 107 meters. The observation deck offers a beautiful view of the city. On the territory of the town hall there are offices, conference rooms, as well as a luxurious restaurant. The tower has absorbed the styles of various cultures. It is a massive structure with neat and sophisticated decorations.
Lieseberg park
Lieseberg Park is an amusement park in Gothenburg. It is included in the top 10 best amusement parks in the world. There are modern attractions, a forest park, cafes, restaurants, a hotel, cottages and hostels for guests. Liseberg Park is periodically replenished with new types of entertainment. The world's tallest free fall tower was recently opened in the park. Enough in the park and attractions for the little ones.
Kalmar Castle
Kalmar Castle was built in the 13th century to protect it from pirates. The Kalmar Union was signed there. The castle has been rebuilt more than once; its role in the life of Sweden has often changed. It was restored in the 19th century. Now it is a castle-museum, which perfectly preserved the features of the Northern Renaissance. Despite its imposing and massive exterior, Kalmar Castle is luxuriously decorated inside.
Millisgorden
This is a museum-park, which was created by a married couple. In love with each other and with sculpture, they dreamed of combining their work with nature. And they did it great! The plot they bought has turned into a magical garden. It combines the beauty created by nature with the beauty of man-made. A must-see place in Stockholm.
Royal Palace in Stockholm
The Royal Palace in Stockholm is the residence of King Carl Gustav. It is one of the largest active castles in the world. There are museums and exhibition rooms on its territory. Visitors can see royal relics, documents. It also houses the Swedish arsenal. It contains weapons, armor, uniforms of monarchs.
Tom Titus Experiment Museum
The museum is dedicated to a comic book hero who loved to conduct experiments. Visitors will find four floors of premises and a park. 16 thousand sq. m. there are various exhibits that allow for more than 600 experiments. There is a planetarium, a mysterious souvenir shop, a cafe, a place for water experiments, a gallery of illusions, a chemical laboratory, a mirror maze and much more. The museum is suitable for any age group.
Highland
The High Coast is an area on the Swedish coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. It is included in the UNESCO heritage list. The shore grows out of the sea. It is distinguished by rocky cliffs and islands. The view from the High Bank is simply amazing. There you can also practice active sports or go on walking tours.
Grimeton radio station
After the First World War, during which communication with the world was interrupted a huge number of times, Sweden decided to build its own radio stations. In 1924, the radio station was erected by a Swedish American to communicate with the United States. At the end of the 20th century, it was turned into a museum, and soon it was added to the UNESCO heritage list. A huge number of tourists visit it every year.
Rock carvings in Tanum
Tanum is a small Swedish settlement. It became famous for its complex of petroglyphs. These are drawings on rocks, which are from 2600 to 3800 years old. For walks in the park, paths have been laid, signs have been installed. The subjects of the drawings are varied. They depict hunting, religion, everyday situations, and even the relationship between a man and a woman.
Lake Venern
It is the largest lake in Scandinavia and the third largest in Europe. Its area is 5,650 km². 10 thousand years ago, the glacier melted, and Lake Venern appeared with 20 thousand small islands. It is the largest freshwater archipelago. There are 35 fish species in its waters. Large ports were formed on the waters of the lake. It forms part of the water connection between Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Abiskou National Park
The park is located in Swedish Lapland, 200 kilometers from the Arctic Circle. In winter, you can see one of the most beautiful auroras in the world. The area of the national park is 77 km². Also here you can ski, participate in competitions. Abisko attracts tourists all year round. Canyons, rocks, mountains, lake shores - the nature here is harsh, but amazing.
Carl Linnaeus garden
The garden was created in honor of the scientist. 1300 plant species grow here, and they are located according to his classification. This is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. The Karl Linnaeus Garden is a cozy, romantic and colorful place. Nature is revealed in all its glory. In addition to walking, you can have a picnic or read a book here. This is one of the most peaceful places in Sweden.
Visby city
Visby is the center and main port of the island of Gotland. It is considered one of the best preserved old cities in Northern Europe. Visby is under the protection of UNESCO. The history of the city developed rapidly and almost independently of Sweden. There are Christian churches, walled castles and old houses. With the development of tourism, the city has an excellent infrastructure.
