Sweden

Travel The World

Sweden is known as the land of Vikings.

Country name: Sweden ( Sverige ) or Kingdom of Sweden ( Konungariket Sverige )

Capital: Stockholm

Location: It is bounded on the northeast by Finland; on the east and south by the Gulf of Bothnia and Baltic Sea; on the southwest by the waters of the Oresund, Kattegat and Skagerrak; on the west and northwest by Norway.

Nationality: Swede, Swedish

Ethnic groups: Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities; foreign-born or first-generation immigrants: Finns, Yugoslavs, Danes, Norwegians, Greeks, Turks.

Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Baptist, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist

Languages: Swedish, small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities

Provinces:

Lappland/Norrbotten/ Västerbotten

Jämtland/Härjedalen

Ångermanland/Medelpad

Hälsingland/Dalarna

Gästrikland

Värmland

Västmanland

Uppland

Stockholm

Södermanland

Dalsland

Närke

Östergötland

Bohuslän

Göteborg

Västergötland

Halland

Småland

Öland

Gotland

Blekinge

Skåne

Sweden's largest cities:

Örebro is home to large high-technological industries and the largest universities in Sweden.

Västerås

Uppsala is the capital of Uppland and is also Sweden´s fourth largest city.

One of the Sweden`s oldest settlements, Upsala, on the banks of the Fyrisan river, is also a lively university town. On the last day of April crowds of students wearing caps parade through the town for the traditional spring season celebrations.

Dominating the town`s attractive medieval centre is the Domkyrkan, Scandinavia`s largest Gothic cathedral. Its vaults, which date from 1435, contain the relics of Sweden`s patron saint, Saint Erik. The onion-domed Gustavianum, opposite the cathedral, dates from the 1620s and houses the Upsala University Museum. Among the museum`s many exhibits are a 17th-century anatomical theatre and Egyptian, Classical, and Nordic antiquities. Just a short walk away stands the Carolina Rediviva, the impressive university library.

Upsala Slott, the town`s hilltop fortress, was built in the 16th century by King Gustav Vasa, although it was later destroyed by fire. Now restored, it also houses the Upsala Art Museum. A short bus ride north of the town center, Gamla Upsala is the site of the Kungshogarna, royal burial mounds believed to date from the 6th century. The Historiskt Centrum acquaints visitors with the history, legends, and lore surrounding the burial mounds and contains displays of local archeological finds.

Stockholm, the capital. The city is built upon 14 islands. One third of the city area is covered with waters.

It's an incredibly beautiful city in the summer, Stockholm is the Venice of Northern Europe. Like Venice, Stockholm is built on the water with canals and waterways criss crossing the city. Instead of marshland, Stockholm is actually a collection of dozen if not hundreds of little islands.

Despite the beauty, Stockholm can seem a bet sterile for a big city. Large parts of the city seem to be devoted completely to either providing working spaces or residences. With a little digging, however, you’ll find the city has much to offer.

To get a taste of the real Stockholm, throw away your travel guide and head to the Sodermalm area. Sodermalm predates the modern areas of the city and provides a glimpse into the past. In the neighborhood, you’ll find authentic old pubs, hole in the wall shops selling all manner of strange things and artist enclaves. During the summer, Sodermalm has plenty of outdoor cafes and a friendly feel.

Linköping is the provincial capital, Episcopal seat, garrison town and a centre of technology and higher education.

Malmö is the largest city in Skåne and the third in Sweden.

Norrköping is the second biggest town with just a few hundreds of inhabitants less than Linköping. Both are major cities in Östergötland.

Göteborg

Borås

Hälsingborg

Images: Left to right. Kungshamn, Stockholm, Fjallbacka, summer resort on the west coast of Sweden.

About Karlskrona

If naval history is your thing, Karlskrona gives even St. Petersburg a run for the money. The entire city has been designated a historical site and is rife with the naval history of Sweden. Attractions include naval museums, submarines and a variety of ships from differing eras.

While naval history dominates Karlskrona, the city has much more to offer in atmosphere. The older sections of the city have a heavy baroque style whether for architecture, streets or epic park areas. There isn’t anything particular to point out, but it is a good city to relax in during the summer. If you need a couple of days off from racing around Europe, Karlskrona is a good place to recharge. Like all of the Nordic countries, Sweden is visually stunning during the summer.


	Home Travel The World Sweden Travel The World Sweden is known as the land of Vikings. Country name: Sweden ( Sverige ) or Kingdom of Sweden ( Konungariket Sverige ) Capital: Stockholm Location: It is bounded on the northeast by Finland; on the east and south by the Gulf of Bothnia and Baltic Sea; on the southwest by the waters of the Oresund, Kattegat and Skagerrak; on the west and northwest by Norway. Nationality: Swede, Swedish Ethnic groups: Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities; foreign-born or first-generation immigrants: Finns, Yugoslavs, Danes, Norwegians, Greeks, Turks. Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Baptist, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist Languages: Swedish, small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities Provinces: Lappland/Norrbotten/ Västerbotten Jämtland/Härjedalen Ångermanland/Medelpad Hälsingland/Dalarna Gästrikland Värmland Västmanland Uppland Stockholm Södermanland Dalsland Närke Östergötland Bohuslän Göteborg Västergötland Halland Småland Öland Gotland Blekinge Skåne Sweden's largest cities: Örebro is home to large high-technological industries and the largest universities in Sweden. Västerås Uppsala is the capital of Uppland and is also Sweden´s fourth largest city. One of the Sweden`s oldest settlements, Upsala, on the banks of the Fyrisan river, is also a lively university town. On the last day of April crowds of students wearing caps parade through the town for the traditional spring season celebrations. Dominating the town`s attractive medieval centre is the Domkyrkan, Scandinavia`s largest Gothic cathedral. Its vaults, which date from 1435, contain the relics of Sweden`s patron saint, Saint Erik. The onion-domed Gustavianum, opposite the cathedral, dates from the 1620s and houses the Upsala University Museum. Among the museum`s many exhibits are a 17th-century anatomical theatre and Egyptian, Classical, and Nordic antiquities. Just a short walk away stands the Carolina Rediviva, the impressive university library. Upsala Slott, the town`s hilltop fortress, was built in the 16th century by King Gustav Vasa, although it was later destroyed by fire. Now restored, it also houses the Upsala Art Museum. A short bus ride north of the town center, Gamla Upsala is the site of the Kungshogarna, royal burial mounds believed to date from the 6th century. The Historiskt Centrum acquaints visitors with the history, legends, and lore surrounding the burial mounds and contains displays of local archeological finds. Stockholm, the capital. The city is built upon 14 islands. One third of the city area is covered with waters. It's an incredibly beautiful city in the summer, Stockholm is the Venice of Northern Europe. Like Venice, Stockholm is built on the water with canals and waterways criss crossing the city. Instead of marshland, Stockholm is actually a collection of dozen if not hundreds of little islands. Despite the beauty, Stockholm can seem a bet sterile for a big city. Large parts of the city seem to be devoted completely to either providing working spaces or residences. With a little digging, however, you’ll find the city has much to offer. To get a taste of the real Stockholm, throw away your travel guide and head to the Sodermalm area. Sodermalm predates the modern areas of the city and provides a glimpse into the past. In the neighborhood, you’ll find authentic old pubs, hole in the wall shops selling all manner of strange things and artist enclaves. During the summer, Sodermalm has plenty of outdoor cafes and a friendly feel. Linköping is the provincial capital, Episcopal seat, garrison town and a centre of technology and higher education. Malmö is the largest city in Skåne and the third in Sweden. Norrköping is the second biggest town with just a few hundreds of inhabitants less than Linköping. Both are major cities in Östergötland. Göteborg Borås Hälsingborg Images: Left to right. Kungshamn, Stockholm, Fjallbacka, summer resort on the west coast of Sweden. About Karlskrona If naval history is your thing, Karlskrona gives even St. Petersburg a run for the money. The entire city has been designated a historical site and is rife with the naval history of Sweden. Attractions include naval museums, submarines and a variety of ships from differing eras. While naval history dominates Karlskrona, the city has much more to offer in atmosphere. The older sections of the city have a heavy baroque style whether for architecture, streets or epic park areas. There isn’t anything particular to point out, but it is a good city to relax in during the summer. If you need a couple of days off from racing around Europe, Karlskrona is a good place to recharge. Like all of the Nordic countries, Sweden is visually stunning during the summer.