Sweden Food, Military + Mountain Pictures

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A landscape of sparkling lakes, green pine forests and secluded trails provides wonderful opportunities for hiking, biking and other outdoor pursuits.

The City of Parks is known for its 17th-century architecture, art museums and the abundance of free concerts that take place across the city in summer.

Which landmarks will you pick when the entire Old Town is a landmark in itself? Simply enjoying the ambiance in this beautiful historical part of the city should be top of your list.

Which landmarks will you pick when the entire Old Town is a landmark in itself? Simply enjoying the ambiance in this beautiful historical part of the city should be top of your list.

Take on the thrilling trek to the top of Sweden’s highest mountain peak and enjoy incredible natural scenery along the way.

Visit a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize. Learn about the life of the prize’s pioneer, the winners and their creativity.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Visit a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize. Learn about the life of the prize’s pioneer, the winners and their creativity.

Ski or snowboard under the light of the midnight sun and discover untouched off-piste mountain trails in this magnificent Arctic ski resort in Swedish Lapland.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Take on the thrilling trek to the top of Sweden’s highest mountain peak and enjoy incredible natural scenery along the way.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Admire contemporary works, take part in workshops and enjoy views of Stockholm’s islands of Skeppsholmen and Djurgården at this museum dedicated to photography.

Visit Karlskrona to explore fascinating history, a picturesque archipelago and splendid shopping.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Vaxholm is popular destination for sailors - but you do not need a boat to visit.

Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.