Wandering in Sweden

Situated in the heart of Lapland, Abisko National Park is renowned for its Northern Lights viewing. It is located in the aurora zone.

The Aurora Sky Station is accessible by chairlift where you can see dancing lights against the Arctic landscape.

Wildlife species make their home here like moose, reindeer, and red foxes, which thrive in the subarctic climate. Numerous bird species, including the golden eagle and various migratory birds, can be spotted during different seasons.

On the island of Gotland you’ll find the Grisvard stone ships. These are giant stones places in the shape of ships. These burial structures date back to the late Bronze Age, showcasing significant historical and archaeological value. There are about 350 stone ship settings across Gotland, with Gnisvärd being one of the most impressive sites. The stone ships reflect the maritime culture and burial practices of ancient Scandinavian societies.

Situated in Jukkasjarvi in northern Sweden, the amazing Icehotel gets rebuilt every year with new ice and snow. It is the first ice hotel in the world. The hotel is open 365 days a year. It has an interesting crafted dining area and bar. Some of the activities here include ice sculpting.

The entire hotel is made out of snow and ice blocks from the Torne River even the glasses in the bar are made of ice. Each year, artists submit their ideas for suites, and a jury selects about 50 artists to create the church, Icebar, reception, main hall, and suites. While guest rooms are without electricity, common areas may have lighting and outlets for convenience. Guests often use candles and other non-electric sources for ambiance in their rooms.

Kosterhavet National Park is the first marine national park in Sweden. The crystal-clear waters surrounding the Koster Islands contain over 6,000 marine species. Features rocky shores, windswept islets, and small sandy beaches.  The park serves as a habitat for various marine life, including brachiopods and corals.

Visitors can kayak between islands, snorkel in protected coves, and stay in traditional fishing villages.

Situated in Kronoberg County, you’ll find the unusual Kyrko Car Cemetery. This is a place where dilapidated car shells are creatively set up in a dense forest. Trails wind between the cars surrounded by flora and fauna. This car graveyard has been used as a junkyard since the 1930s.

The Kyrkön Car Cemetery was created by Åke Danielsson, who began collecting and dismantling old cars in the 1940s while operating a peat business in the area. His efforts led to the establishment of this unique car graveyard, which has become a notable attraction over the decades.

Skansen is the oldest open-air museum and zoo in Sweden located on the island of Djurgården. The museum is reachable by ferry from the central island of Gamla Stan.

It  features historic buildings, traditional crafts, and a zoo with Nordic wildlife, showcasing Swedish life from various eras. Visitors can explore over 150 relocated buildings and enjoy seasonal events that reflect traditional Swedish culture. Costumed staff demonstrate various traditional crafts, providing insights into historical Swedish life.

Found borderinmg the Baltic Sea, the region of Blekinge is known as "Sweden's Garden," featuring lush forests and blooming gardens. Folklore shrouds the landscape as deep boulders cover the ground, and murky waters appear green in pools of swirling rock.

The Troll Forest, or Trollskogen, is a unique nature reserve located on the island of Öland, known for its twisted, windswept pine trees that can be up to 200 years old. This enchanting forest is characterized by its mystical atmosphere and rich folklore surrounding trolls and other mythical creatures.

 It serves as a nature reserve, preserving unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Walking the trails, you can discover ancient burial cairns, the ruins of a shipwreck, and the remains of fortifications.

An ancient shipwreck, known as Swiks, can be found along the shoreline, dating back to 1926.