Sweden

This is the Gothenburg & the Southwest chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guidebook.

Sweden’s southwest is diversity personified. Heading the cast is Sweden’s ‘second city’ of Gothenburg and its kicking bars, cafes, museums and theme-park thrills. The islands of Gothen-burg’s southern archipelago are stunning and romantic, and surprisingly easy to reach.

• plummet down scary roller coasters in Gothenburg, taking in counterculture art and being surprised by advances in Swedish cuisine
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• feast on shrimp and archipelago views on the tiny island of Hållö, located a short ferry trip from Smögen
• transport
• be charmed by Ingrid Bergman’s favourite summer haunt, Fjällbacka
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Gothenburg & Around, Southern Archipelago, Brännö, Other Islands, Marstrand, Bohuslän, Bohuslän Coast, Strömstad, Dalsland, Håverud, Västergötland, Vänersborg, Trollhättan, Lidköping, Halland, Halmstad, Varberg.

This is the Jämtland & the Bothnian Coast chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guidebook.

In the north of Sweden, there are endless pristine forests where the odds of encountering elk, reindeer and bear are high, the hiking is splendid, and jagged mountains provide Sweden’s best skiing and mountain biking.

• travel along the Höga Kusten, and sample surströmming.
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• visit the superb museums and sculpture park of Umeå
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• stay in a spaceship or bird’s nest at the incredible remote Treehotel
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Jämtland, Östersund, Åre, Funäsdalen, The Bothnian Coast, Gävle, Hudiksvall, Sundsvall, Höga Kusten, Härnösand, Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå, Hapa-randa.

This is the Lappland & the Far North chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guidebook.

Lappland is Europe’s last true wilderness. With a grand mountain range, endless forest and countless pristine lakes, it’s your chance to be a true explorer ¬– in summer under the perpetual light of the midnight sun; in winter, under the haunting northern lights.

• watch the northern lights from Abisko’s epic viewing deck at Aurora Sky Station
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• spend a night in Jukkasjärvi’s spectacular ice dwelling, the Icehotel
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• check out Sami crafts and reindeer races at the Jokkmokk Winter Market
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Strömsund, Vilhelmina, Storuman, Hemavan & Tärnaby, Sorsele, Ammarnäs, Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog, Jokkmokk, Gällivare, Kiruna, Nikkaluokta & Kebnekaise, Jukkasjärvi, Abisko, Riksgränsen, Kungsleden, Karesuando, Pajala, Laponia World Heritage Area.

This is the Malmö & the South chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guide-book.

It’s no wonder that so many artists call southern Sweden home – the light seems softer, the foliage brighter and the shoreline more dazzling. Marvellous, multicultural Malmö is linked to Copenhagen by the Öresund bridge, a marvel of modern engineering.

• wander around Lund’s outdoor museum complex, Kulturen
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• contemplate the mysteries of the megalithic stone ship Ales Stenar
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• throw yourself, nude, into the sea at the historic ocean bath Ribersborgs kallbadhus in Malmö
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Skåne, Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg, Kulla Peninsula, Falsterbo Peninsula, Trelleborg, Ystad, Simrishamn, Åhus, Kristianstad, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlshamn.

This chapter contains the Welcome to Sweden, Sweden’s Top 15, Need to Know, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, Outdoor Activities Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guidebook.

Your journey to Sweden starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on travel with children.

• tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
• list of highlights and best experiences
• everything you need to know about Sweden’s outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing and sailing
• user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Sweden, Sweden’s Top 15, Need to Know, If You Like: Hiking, Alpine Adventures, Small Villages, Cycling, Swedish Design, Shop-ping, Sami Culture, Month by Month, Itineraries, Outdoor Activities Travel with Children, and Re-gions at a Glance.

This is the Stockholm & Around chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guide-book.

Spread across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, Stockholm is compact and walkable. Each neighbourhood has a distinct character; in each, you’ll find trend-setting design, inventive cui-sine, unbeatable museums, great shopping, pretty parks and loads of atmosphere.

• study a shipwreck and Swedish history in the Vasamuseet
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• wander around the atmospheric old town, Gamla Stan
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• visit Sweden in miniature at the open-air museum of Skansen
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Stockholm.

This is the Southeast & Gotland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guide-book.

Southeastern Sweden is a treasure trove of stoic castles, story-book villages and mystical is-lands. Carved by the epic Göta Canal, Östergötland boasts lovable, lakeside Vadstena, home to a hulking Renaissance castle, and candy-crazed Gränna.

• climb the stairs behind the cathedral for stunning views in Visby
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• make your every storybook castle dream come true at Kalmar Slott
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• walk down memory lane in the retro Husqvarna Fabriksmuseum
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Östergötland, Norrköping, Linköping, Vadstena, Småland, Jönköping-Huskvarna, Gränna, Eksjö, Växjö, Kalmar, Glasriket, Oskarshamn, Väs-tervik, Vimmerby, Öland, Borgholm, Northern Öland, Southern Öland, Gotland, Visby, Northern Gotland, Fårö, Southern Gotland.

This chapter contains the Sweden Today, History, Food & Drink, People & Culture, Environ-ment, Design & Architecture, The Sami, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, people and design to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and les-bian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on Sweden’s history and culture
• info on the region’s design and architecture
• full coverage of Sweden’s cuisine and foodie scene
• details on the culture of local Sami people

Coverage includes: Sweden Today, History, Food & Drink, People & Culture, Environment, Design & Architecture, The Sami, Directory A–Z, Transport and Lan-guage.

This is the Uppsala & Central Sweden chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guidebook.

In Central Sweden you’ll see plenty of old Volvos, Dalahäst (carved wooden horses), saunas, sunsets over lakes and candles in the windows. It’s a paradise of forests, mountains and mead-ows and oh so much water, and is within easy reach of Stockholm and Gothenburg.

• ponder the weird and wonderful in Uppsala’s fabulous old museum, Museum Gustavi-anum
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• get inspiration for living in Sweden’s favourite heritage home, Carl Larsson-gården, outside Falun
• transport
• enjoy outdoor opera in the Dalhalla amphiteatre outside Rättvik
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Uppsala, Nyköping, Eskilstuna, Västerås, Sala, Nora, Örebro, Karlstad, Sunne, Torsby, Falun, Lake Siljan, Orsa, Sälen, Idre.