Sweden

Latticed with canals and built around an historic harbour, Stockholm is a captivating city of immense warmth and charm.

Sweden is the third largest country in Western Europe and nearly twice as big as the UK. Because of its long, narrow shape and northerly location, the landscape is highly diversified with thousands of lakes and huge tracts of forest. The ever-varying Swedish coastline stretches for thousands of kilometres from the Finnish border all the way to Norway. There are majestic mountains and glaciers, as well as wide-open countryside, interspersed by small idyllic villages and vibrant cities such as the capital, Stockholm. During the summer months, all parts of Sweden have extended daylight hours giving you more time to enjoy the luxury of peaceful solitude in splendid natural surroundings.

Stockholm is one of the world?s most beautiful cities and the largest in the Nordic region. With its unparalleled mixture of natural beauty, cultural heritage and modern international urban culture including dynamic architecture, innovative cuisine, music, art and entertainment, there is much on offer. Enjoy a gentle stroll around the city and visit some of the most popular places of interest, such as the Moderna museet, one of Europe?s foremost museums for 20th century art which housing one of the finest collections of pop art in the world. Stockholm's Vasa museum provides you with a fascination glimpse of 17th century Sweden and not only tells the remarkable story of this warship that sank on its maiden voyage, but you can see the Vasa itself which has been recovered and is wonderfully preserved.