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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

A small town on the left shore of Lake Vattern, Vadstena is known for its Medieval castle, Abbey, churches and houses. This place is well off the beaten track but worth a visit.

Vadstena

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To be honest it was purely by chance that I went to Vadstena. I was looking at a map of Sweden and said to myself that that lake looked interesting and saw it was called Vadstena. I didn't really know what to expect when I arrived but I wasn't disappointed! The medieval style castle surrounded by a moat is imposing. It doesn't cost anything to go inside and there is lots of information about it. You should also visit the Abbey. With a bit of luck you will find the choir rehearsing for you alone: a fantastic atmosphere! Sitting at the back of the church, listening to the crystal clear voices of the singers illuminated by candles is a timeless experience. And finally, if you are in Vadstena for a day (or an evening!) in winter, then go to shores of Lake Vattërn. If you are lucky enough to arrive when the sun is going down, then you can sit on one of the little benches opposite it and enjoy the magnificent sight of the sun going down over the frozen lake. Perhaps it was because it was winter and everything was covered in snow, perhaps it was because of that little walk to the lake while the sun was going down, or perhaps it was the singing of the choir in the Abbey, but one thing is certain, Vadstena has a magical atmospere! A small town with few things to visit, it nonetheless remains one of my best memories of my <a href="/sweden/">trip to Sweden</a>, so I can only recommend you try it!

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