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Introduction
Sweden presents visitors with an embarrassment of riches, everything from sophisticated cities to medieval towns, to Europe's last untamed wilderness. To help you decide how best to spend your time in Sweden, we've compiled a list of our favo... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Exploring the Bohuslan Coast: Although unknown to many visitors, a journey along the western coast of Sweden north of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's great travel experiences. Many Swedes themselves build summer cottages here. Highlights along... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Operakallaren (Stockholm; tel. 08/676-58-00): Opposite the Royal Palace, this deluxe restaurant has long been the standard by which the competition is judged. Still going strong after all these years, it is deservedly the most famous restaura... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Grand Hotel (Stockholm; tel. 800/223-5652 in the U.S., or 08/679-35-00; www.grandhotel.se): Opposite the Royal Palace, this is the most prestigious hotel in Sweden; many well-known people have stayed here, from actress Sarah Bernhardt to Nobe... Continue reading »
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The best active vacations
Fishing: Sweden offers some of the world's best fishing -- its pristine lakes and streams are crystal clear, and many of them are extremely well stocked. Many varieties of fresh- and saltwater fish are available in Sweden's waters. Golfing:... Continue reading »
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The best castles, palaces & historic homes
Drottningholm Palace and Theater (Drottningholm): Lying 11km (6 3/4 miles) from Stockholm on an island in Lake Malaren, Drottningholm, or "Queen's Island," has been dubbed the Versailles of Sweden. It is a magnificent royal residence, a gem o... Continue reading »
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The best cathedrals
Riddarholm Church (Stockholm): Evoking pre-Reformation Sweden, this is one of the best-preserved Franciscan churches left in northern Europe. After being consecrated at the dawn of the 14th century, it served for centuries as the mausoleum fo... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Millesg?rden (Lidingo, outside Stockholm): Sweden's foremost sculptor, Carl Milles (1875-1955), lived here and created a sculpture garden by the sea that now has been turned into a museum. Milles relied heavily on mythological themes in his w... Continue reading »
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The best places to go back in time
Gamla Uppsala (Uppsala): Gamla Uppsala, 5km (3 miles) north of the city center, is one of the most revered historic spots in Sweden. Some 1,500 years ago, the Kingdom of the Svea (Swedes) was ruled from a spot outside the modern university ci... Continue reading »
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The best ways to spend time on the water
Exploring the "Garden of Skerries" around Stockholm: Few cities enjoy a marinescape as dramatic as Stockholm's. The city is surrounded by some 24,000 islands and islets (some no more than skerries or rocks jutting out of the water), and the w... Continue reading »
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The most scenic towns & villages
Sigtuna: Sweden's oldest town, founded at the beginning of the 11th century, stands on the shores of Lake Malaren, northwest of Stockholm. High Street, with its low-timbered buildings, is believed to be the oldest street in Sweden. Traces of... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
In the pages that follow, we've compiled everything you need to know about how to handle the practical details of planning your trip in advance -- from airlines, to a calendar of events, to details on currency, and more. Destination: Swede... Continue reading »
