Sweden

Description

Sweden borders Norway to the west, Finland to the east, and has a long coastline along the Baltic Sea. It is home to several national parks, which attract outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, skiing, and wildlife watching. Culture and the arts are also highly valued in Sweden, reflected in its many festivals, theatres, and museums.

Destination Image

Facts about Sweden

Sweden is located in Northern Europe on the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The capital city is Stockholm, and the official language is Swedish. The country covers an area of approximately 450.000 square kilometres and has a population of about 10 million people.
Gallery
DID YOU KNOW?
  • Sweden has more than 200.000 islands, but less than 1000 are inhabited.
  • Every year, Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, as a tribute to Alfred Nobel, who was Swedish.
  • Sweden has one of the oldest monarchies in Europe, dating back over 1000 years.
  • There are more moose per square kilometre in Sweden than any other country in the world.
  • Stockholm is built on 14 islands and connected by over 57 bridges.
  • Abba, the famous pop group, originated from Sweden.
  • The country has the highest number of non-religious population in the world.
What to do?
  • - Visit the historic Vasa Museum in Stockholm.
  • - Take a boat trip in the Stockholm Archipelago.
  • - Visit Pippi Longstocking’s home.
  • - Enjoy a traditional Swedish fika.
  • - Learn about Sami culture in Lapland.
  • - Explore Orebro, Uppsala, Malmo and other unique cities.
Start your journey!