Take a Swedish Vacation
August 29th, 2010
For an amazing travel experience focused on the beauty of nature , world renown spa treatments, and to have the chance to be transported back to the days of the Vikings, take a look at Sweden for your vacation . Located in the extreme north of the European continent, Sweden’s storied history is the stuff that legends are made of. Summer, winter, spring, or fall there is something special in the ancient Viking homeland from museums, to Nordic skiing, to sightseeing the amazing natural wonders of this northern country to make any trip special.
Perhaps the most under reported of all of the wonders of Sweden is the beautiful Western Archipelago. This shoreline includes approximately eight thousand islands, islets, and outcroppings making it a wonderful place to explore. Go diving. Take a boat, kayak, or canoe, and explore some of the many waterways. Or simply take a car to one of the many ferries out onto the islands. And if you are looking for quiet seclusion on your Swedish holiday, consider renting one of the many lighthouses spread throughout the archipelago.
Of course, who can forget the amazing nighttime light displays in the skies provided by the northern lights. To give yourself the best chance of getting a truly wonderful show, plan your itinerary to extend into the northern reaches of the country, although on any given night any part of the country might be in for a delightful show. Likewise, how many other places in the world can offer days as long and vivid as a Swedish summertime? It is an experience too good to be passed up .
Tour the Kingdom of Crystal in the forests of south eastern Sweden and watch the artisans create glass masterpieces before your eyes. Anchored by the world famous Kosta Boda crystal factory the area is literally littered with glass-work factories wherever skilled artisans practice a craft that has been continually perfected over the course of the past several hundred years.
Rich in culture, Sweden is not only rich because of it’s Viking heritage, but also for more modern traditions. Visit close to the holidays and watch the Jul festivities or the Santa Lucia celebration in which girls in traditional dress deliver a tray of coffee, rolls, biscuits, and sometimes a Swedish mulled wine known as glogg while dressed in white and wearing a crown of lit candles.
Of course, Stockholm itself is a sight to see itself that could occupy weeks or months to uncover all it has to offer. Built on a series of fourteen islands, Stockholm is unique among national capitals. See the Royal Palaces. Watch the changing of the guard during the summer months. Tour the city by boat. There is so much to do and see in a vacation to Sweden.
Buy wedding favors, message in a bottle invitations for your special event, and even unique airplane themed luggage tags to help you keep track of your luggage on your trip to Sweden.
