With a capital like Stockholm, it’s hard to imagine Sweden being anything but a country full of chic, stylish people all exuding in creativity.  And you’d not be far from the truth.  Stockholm for instance is packed full of restaurants and history to capture your imagination for a long time.  Sweden is made up of fourteen islands, each spread out and separated by Lake Mälaren and the magnificent Stockholm Archipelago seascape.   The Kungliga Djurgården (Royal Djurgården) is an island consisting mainly of parkland and forest, in Stockholm.  There are loads of museums and plenty for the kids but if you just fancy a walk then this also the ideal spot. 

If you like something a little bit more mystical or magical then try Central Sweden where you can enjoy a perfect balance between nature and culture.  According to the official Swedish tourist website, www.visitsweden.com  “Fertile plains and mystical forests provide a magnificent backdrop to rock carvings, historical ironworks and manor houses.”  There are five world heritage sites here and this region of Sweden is characterised by rolling hills, forests, lakes and folklore.

To get to Sweden check out www.visitsweden.com for up to date tourist information.  Travelling to Sweden couldn’t be simpler with the realistic options of air, sea or land.  The Oresund bridge, opened on 1 July 2000, has made it more possible to travel between mainland Europe and Sweden.  This 10 mile bridge and tunnel links Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, with Sweden’s third largest city, Malmö, and takes both car and rail traffic.   To fly to Sweden through Scanidnavian Airlines, check out www.flysas.com and by sea try www.dfds.co.uk