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Michelin starred frantzén/lindberg in Stockholm

Three of the world’s 50 best restaurants can be found in Sweden

This year, not one but three Swedish restaurants were included in the World´s 50 best, with Frantzen/Lindeberg reaching an impressive 20th place, followed by Magnus Nilsson´s Fäviken (34th) and Mathias Dahlgren at Mathias Dahlgren (41st).

Midnight camping

Roam free in Sweden

The Right of Public Access in Sweden is enjoyed by all Swedes and visitors to the country.

Huvudskär in Stockholm archipelago

Stockholm archipelago

Serenity at sea from city centre Stockholm to the Baltic. 

The Gothenburg Opera

10 reasons to visit Gothenburg and West Sweden

West Sweden is a unique region in the heart of Scandinavia. A breath-taking mix of coastline, islands, lakes and thick forests, offering visitors everything from lobster ‘safaris’ and sea kayaking to historic manor houses and art museums. Vibrant Gothenburg, the gateway to West Sweden, is a coastal city with a lively cultural scene, stylish shopping and a fast-growing reputation as a foodie hotbed.

Stockholm's Royal Palace

Royal Swedish palaces

Three gorgeous royal palaces in Stockholm and Baltic island Öland.

Stortorget in Ystad, Skåne

Wallander’s Ystad

If you are a Wallander fan, or even if you’re not, you will love Ystad. The southern Swedish seaside town and its surroundings are the setting for the Swedish and Brittish versions of Henning Mankell’s Wallander books and the films and television adaptations about the morose police inspector.

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Sweden Magazine 2012, UK edition

Inspiration from Sweden

Welcome to the 2012 edition of the Sweden Holiday Guide! Read it online, download it, or order a copy.


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  • Power of Fashion - 300 years of clothing12 March - 31 December
  • ABBA City Walk01 July - 30 September
  • Vilhelm Hammershøi24 September - 02 September
  • Christopher Polhem 35018 December - 30 June
  • Strindberg In Centre01 January - 30 December
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