Sweden : Guides to Destinations Worldwide

by Zoe Ross

• ISBN13: 9781841575766
• ISBN10: 1841575763
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-06-01
• Publisher: Thomas Cook Publishing

Summary

Travellers Sweden gets you to the best of this diverse destination, whether you're seeking a lively metropolis, breathtaking landscapes or cultural heritage. Sweden offers a wealth of inspiration, from driving over the ocean, to warming up in a sauna and ice swimming in Lapland. Sweden's unique blend of intriguing traditions, offbeat charm and contemporary innovation make it one of Europe's most diverse destinations.

Table of Contents

Background	p. 4
Introduction	p. 4
The Land	p. 6
History	p. 12
Governance	p. 18
Culture	p. 20
Festivals and Events	p. 26
First steps	p. 28
What to see	p. 32
Stockholm	p. 32
Gothenburg	p. 56
Gotaland	p. 68
Gotland	p. 104
Svealand	p. 114
Norrland	p. 134
Getting away	p. 152
Directory	p. 156
Shopping	p. 156
Entertainment	p. 160
Children	p. 166
Sport and Leisure	p. 168
Food and Drink	p. 172
Hotels and Accommodation	p. 176
Practical Guide	p. 180
Index	p. 190
Maps
Sweden locator	p. 4
Sweden	p. 7
Stockholm City	p. 33
Kungstradgarden Walk	p. 53
Skeppsholmen Walk	p. 55
Gothenburg	p. 57
Malmo Walk	p. 78
Kingdom of Crystal Drive	p. 88
Gotland	p. 104
Svealand	p. 114
Fryken Lake Drive	p. 126
Norrland	p. 134
Lapland	p. 143
Metro Map	p. 186
Features
Wildlife	p. 10
Gustavus II Adolphus (Adolf)	p. 16
Film stars and Film-makers	p. 24
Raoul Wallenberg	p. 52
The Car's the Star	p. 66
Swedish Design	p. 90
The Humble Herring	p. 102
The Vikings	p. 112
Nobel Prize	p. 132
Myths and Legends	p. 148
The Samis	p. 150
Walks and Tours
Walk: Kungstradgarden	p. 53
Walk: Skeppsholmen	p. 54
Walk: Malmo	p. 78
Drive: Kingdom of Crystal	p. 88
Drive: Fryken Lake	p. 126
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