Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
High Se
High Season (
n (mid-Jun-Aug)
Season starts at Midsummer; expect warm weather and most sights and ac-
commodation to be open.
Some restaurants and shops close in July or August as Swedes take their own
holidays.
SShoulde
r (Sep-Oct)
Weather is still good, even if no one's around to enjoy it.
Many tourist spots are closed, but you'll have the rest all to yourself.
Hotel rates return to normal but drop at weekends.
ulder (
Low Se
n (Nov-May)
Best season for winter-sports adventures, the northern lights and holiday mar-
kets.
Book accommodation and winter activities in advance.
Many campgrounds and hostels close for the winter.
w Season (
Useful Websites
Visit Sweden
(
www.visitsweden.com
) Official tourist-bureau website.
Swedish Institute
(
www.si.se/English
) Scholarly info on Swedish culture.
The Local
(
www.thelocal.se
) News from Sweden in English.
Smorgasbord
(
www.sverigeturism.se/smorgasbord
) A searchable info database.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/sweden
) For planning and inspiration.
