A Winter Break in Southern Sweden Just what else does Sweden have to offer when looking beyond the country's capital? We sent our trusted contributor Monica Stott from The Travel HackÂ
A Winter Break in Southern SwedenOnce upon a time, Swedish Vikings ruled the sea. Rune stones bear testament to their adventures.The Swedes only decided to make Swedish their official language in 2009. English is widely spoken and understood although it is not recognised as one of the five minority languages which include Yiddish and Finnish.Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and gave his name to the sought after prizes. Other notable locals include the band ABBA amongst other blonde haired, blue eyed singers.Pyromaniacs should try to time a visit on summer’s longest day, the 30th April to see the bonfires of Walpurgis Night.Cuisine includes a lot of fish and of course Swedish Meatballs. Incorporated into the English language is the term Smörgåsbord which is a buffet style meal often used for celebrations.Everybody has been skiing but how many have tried snowshoeing? When you are done walking on it, sleep in it at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi which is also a great place to catch the Northern Lights. Some even get married in the ice church, perhaps a sign of things to come…The capital, Stockholm, is a very interesting city and will keep you busy for ages. Kids will especially enjoy the Grona Lund amusement park complete with a Viking Ship ride.The kingdom has 9 neighbours including Denmark, Germany and Norway. Despite being part of the EU for over 15 years, you will see Swedish Krona billed on your credit card statement.
I was lucky enough to attend an event organised by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) at Stockholm airport featuring an appearance by Gerard Depardieu. It was a little early t
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