Exploring Sweden

Spans of forest and natural habitat endure in Sweden, where most of the land remains in its original state.

To the south, the modestly-sized Malmo is the portal to Denmark and has a contagiously relaxed way about it. The island of Gotland’s medieval, cobbled port town of Visby, surrounded by walls, is a living remnant. The more modern relics of St Lars, Drotten, St Carin and St Nicolai are within those walls and provide a striking contrast to the aged but stable St Maria Cathedral.

The historic island of Öland has Iron Age ruins, scads of windmills, and fortifications. The ancient Gråborg is a masonry ring and a fascinating sight. Close by, Eketorp has undergone partial reconstruction to a museum, and you will find notable ruins at Borgholm Castle.

Perched by a lake and enjoying the striking views of Sarek National Park, Vadstena makes a trip northward well worth your time. From Sarna through the mountains of Fulufjället is lovely. Stop to view Sweden’s highest waterfall, the 100-metre Njupeskär.

Within the Arctic Circle is Jokkmokk, a frequented location for experiencing the sun of midnight, and it is the host of February’s pleasant winter fair.

The tendency of Sweden to be costly for visitors, particularly for lodging and entertainment, restricts its allure to tourists, but it is well-structured and offers a comprehensive infrastructure for travelers to admire the country’s well-kept natural beauty, and few undesirable aspects of this socially responsible country can be found.