Friday, January 21, 2011

Sweden Travel Advice And All The Things One Can Do There

By Philip Evans


If you enjoy the medieval old world charm plus sophistication a visit to Sweden is a must. This country not only boasts beautiful rich forests, pristine lakes and numerous outdoor activities, but also has a rich and cultured night life. In the coldest of months ice skating is a huge feature peppered with beauty and elegance. Sweden travel advice would consist of keep warm and get going, as there is a lot to see.

A visit to Stockholm should be part of your itinerary. Stockholm now boasts it is one of the cleanest most organized cities in Europe, plus also is safe to be in. The people are friendly and also fluent in English wish can be a boost for any lonely traveler. Stockholm has a very active waterfront with clear crisp waters that are more than easy on the eye, which seems to form an ongoing theme in Sweden.

Renaissance buildings and medieval charm form a core for this diverse country. Visit Gamla which is not only charming but beautifully elegant. Surrounded by small winding interesting streets, walking is a great way to get around and see a lot at once. Plus in summer day light lasts until midnight, enabling you to make the most out of each day if walking is your thing.

A lot of travelers and citizens alike, use cycling as a way to get around, and why not amidst such splendor? so do consider hiring a cycle for the day to get in as much as you can while invigorating the soul. Besides most could do with a bit of casual exercise.

Visit Haga Park if it is picnics or walks you are after, here the setting will be perfect for that idyllic mix of relaxation and gorgeous surroundings. Fishing and canoeing are also very popular Swedish pass times, so visit one of the many clear lakes. If you are there between November and April don a warm coat and enjoy the ice skating instead. As this is when Stockholm is covered in a cool blue blanket of snow. Delightful to see particularly at night.

Aside from all these wonderful outdoor activities Sweden and Stockholm host quaint cafe dotted all over, and rich night life if you care to party the night away.

Some traditional tasty Swedish cuisine should be savored during your visit, and is often substantial in its composition. Their cuisine is a mix of sweet and sour, with mostly beef, pork and crayfish as the main feature. With rich tasty gravy and longoberry jam as an accompaniment, as this has a nice tang to it. Bread is also offered in all shapes sizes and mixes which are sure to ward off the chills in winter. However, pizza is a well know dish to the Swedish too.

Your Sweden visit would not be complete without a visit to the Kulturhuset which means house of culture. A great cluster of books stores, art shops coffee houses where culture and art is discussed and exhibited, so should be featured in on your Sweden travel advice booklet. Particularly if you are a culture vulture. Sweden has both night and day travel delights to offer one can only try to savor them all.




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