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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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Örebro

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.

Musée Vasa

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

Jönköping is situated next to the very large lake Vättern, which made the city's fortune and continues to contribute to its finances. But this hasn't spoiled the scenery, which, thanks to this beautiful lake, is magnificent.

Jönkönping

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This city seemed typically Swedish to me, in that I felt it had real soul and a real sense of character. Neither too big nor too small, there's always some nook or cranny to explore, along a cobbled street; the market is picturesque and a great place to find good local products from the surrounding small villages. I liked the fact that Jönköping is surrounded by nature, with the lake and forest at its doorstep. The town is well connected, thanks to its bus and rail links, which allow you to appreciate the countryside. If you go there in winter, the cold is quite severe (it can reach -15°C), but the city's warm, welcoming cafes more than make up for that, with their cushions, candles and cake. You'll never want to leave! And even the churches are kept warm! Well, Sofiakyrkan, Sophie's church, at least. I went in to admire its interior decor – absolutely grandiose – and although I was already taken aback by the beauty of the place, the warmth and the tea and little cakes available there won me over entirely. To sum it up, this is a beautiful city, perfectly sized, rich in cultural and nature, set close to the pretty lake Vättern.

Jönköping is situated next to the very large <a href="/sweden/">lake Vättern</a>, which made the city's fortune and continues to contribute to its finances. But this hasn't spoiled the scenery, which, thanks to this beautiful lake, is magnificent.

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