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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

The country's second island, Öland is also the summer destination favoured by Swedes.

Öland

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The smallest province in the country and formerly an affluent region, Öland is a genuine wonder. Unfortunately, it would appear that you're not the only ones in the know, and in summer, the island turns into a giant holiday camp for Swedish tourists, who come to look for their square metre of sand and their few hours of sunshine. Even the royal family, who have a house here, come and visit!  <a href="/sweden/">During my trip to Sweden,</a>I went there out of season and discovered an absolutely magical place and less crowded than in summer. The island of Öland has several amazing characteristics, such as these windmills, proudly restored by the natives, scattered throughout the island, or even these magnificent, traditional rural landscapes on the south of the island, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with these stunning cemeteries with stone graves and these traditional villages.

Öland Holidays

Öland: How to get there?

Öland: See when to go?

Öland: For how long?

Öland: What to see nearby?