The Rough Guide to Sweden: Travel Guide eBook

Book excerpt: This Sweden guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Sweden guidebook covers: Stockholm, Gothenburg, around Gothenburg, the southwest, the Southeast, the Bothnian Coast, Central Sweden, Swedish Lapland. Inside this Sweden travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Sweden, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Sweden – river-rafting (Värmland), swimming in a lake, midnight sun, Gotland beaches, Birka, smorgasbord, Sami culture (Lapland), Gothenburg's Konstmuseum, Icehotel, Gammelstad (Luleå), Visby, Gamla Stan (Stockholm), Stockholm Archipelago, Inlandsbanan, Vasa Warship (Stockholm), Crossing the Arctic Circle, Herring, Bohuslan Coast, Kalmar Slott, Jokkmokk winter market, Europe's last wilderness, Orsa Rovdjurspark, a sauna and a splash Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Sweden – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Sweden with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Swedish dictionary and glossary of local terms Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Sweden, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.