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If we were to mention ABBA, Björn Borg, Greta Garbo or Santa Claus, what would it conjure up for you? No need to contemplate for long, it’s Sweden, of course! A magical land on the Baltic Sea, as cold as it is unpopulated. Because that’s what Sweden is: a land where there are more pine trees than people, a country undiscovered by tourists and unspoiled by the madness of men. Between stretches of water,&nbsp;sleigh dogs, herds of reindeer, the aurora borealis and royal castles, Sweden offers a dazzling spectacle of beauty and nature, particularly in Lapland. That’s one side. On its other side, you will find urban Sweden, modern and busy, the forerunner of design and the grande dame of music. You will visit the lively districts of the Stockholm archipelago and its 24,000 isles and islands. You’ll be carried away by a very special atmosphere, unique to the north, and perhaps you’ll even be taken for a Viking on the island of Björkö!

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Located in Stockholm, this museum is named after its treasure: the immense warship "Vasa". You can explore its 69 metre long keel, its 64 canons and 3 decks.

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Motala

The capital of Sweden and the largest city in Scandinavia, Stockholm is an elegant and majestic city, made up of both land and sea.

Stockholm

 Abisko is located north of the Arctic Circle, perfect for a unique Lapp experience.

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Populated by only a hundred people year-round , Abisko survives mainly from tourism and science, with a research centre for climate change there. The city in itself is naturally very limited in interesting things to see and do: there are a few shacks and a train station on the line between Stockholm and Narvik, Norway.  It's understood that people don't go to Abisko except to enjoy the incredible nature in the surrounding area, making it one of the most unspoilt places in Europe. Located at the northernmost tip of the Kungsleden trail, which runs along the Scandinavian mountains for more than 250 miles, Abisko is an ideal haven for discovering the vastness of the surrounding nature. In addition, because it's north of the Arctic Circle, you can enjoy the midnight sun in summer and the beautiful northern lights in winter. For all these reasons, in my opinion Abisko was a place all its own, the true image of this part of Europe that's still completely pristine and unknown! Something to do <a href="/sweden/">during a stay in Sweden!</a>

Nestled in the Arctic confines of Lapland,  Abisko (Abeskovvu in the Sami language) is a good base for exploring Abisko National Park.

Abisko is a little corner of paradise for nature lovers, which will make your trip to Swedish Lapland even more memorable. I still remember the day I stepped onto the platform at the station. The streets were empty, but the windows of the little, red houses dotted around the neighbouring hills were all lit up, warm and welcoming. In Abisko, you can enjoy an authentic Lapp experience. I had a very sporty trip in dog sledges, a snowshoeing hike on the frozen lake, cross-country skiing and I was lucky to see the Northern Lights. All my memories from there are extraordinary, but my memory of a traditional sauna experience will always stay etched in my mind. After a long, sporty day, the travellers meet up in the sauna in the evening to wash, relax and chat. Tradition demands that you are in your birthday suit before going to freshen up by rolling in the snow or jumping in the lake! I don't think I will ever forget that snowball fight, completely naked, in the Lapp night.

Abisko is located north of the Arctic Circle, perfect for a unique Lapp experience.

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