Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Itineraries
Sweden is a vast country, and you can't cover all of it in a single trip. Our
Grand Tour concentrates on Sweden's main sights, while our other suggested
routes focus on two fascinating regions, one in the south, one in the north.
Each itinerary will take a packed two weeks to cover; with only a week to
spare you can cover part of one, and get a flavour of the whole country or
one of the regions that make Sweden special.
GRAND TOUR OF SWEDEN
7
Jokkmokk
Tucked just inside the Arctic
Circle, Jokkmokk has a strong Sámi identity
and is a good place to learn more about
the country's indigenous population.
See p.328
8
Luleå
The most attractive of Sweden's
northern cities, Luleå provides ready access to
the fascinating UNESCO-listed church town at
Gammelstad.
See p.271
9
Sundsvall
Grandiose stone architecture
immediately sets Sundsvall apart from its
neighbours. The biggest city in the north, it has
plenty of good restaurants and bars to sample,
too.
See p.252
THE BEST OF THE NORTH
Two weeks in Sweden and no idea where to
start? Our Grand Tour puts you on the right
track.
1
Stockholm
The vibrant heart of Sweden is
one of Europe's saner capitals, with everything
from style-conscious bars and restaurants to
world-class museums and galleries.
See p.40
2
Lund
Awash with students and bikes,
likeable Lund boasts the country's greatest
cathedral set amid its compact, cobbled centre.
See p.166
3
Malmö
Sweden's gateway to Europe, Malmö
is linked by frequent trains to the Danish capital,
Copenhagen, and is accordingly cosmopolitan.
See p.171
4
Gothenburg
Sweden's second city and
Scandinavia's biggest port, handsome
Gothenburg looks like Amsterdam with its
canals and gabled houses.
See p.104
5
Dalarna
The Swedes think of Dalarna as the
most Swedish part of Sweden - all rolling hills,
flower meadows and log cabins.
See p.282
6
Östersund
Charming lakeside town in the
centre of the country which makes a perfect
break on the long journey north.
See p.303
1
Östersund
Go hunting for Sweden's answer
to the Loch Ness monster on Lake Storsjön,
which provides a magnificent backdrop to this
laidback town.
See p.303
2
Vildmarksvägen
For a taste of wild Sweden,
take this switchback route through some of
central Sweden's most remote and haunting
landscapes.
See p.316
3
Vilhelmina
A handy stop on the way north;
make sure you book into one of the sturdy
wooden cottages of the church town for an
ABOVE
PEDESTRIAN PIER, MALMÖ; VILLAGE IN DALARNA
