Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö are modern, bustling metropolises offering all the attractions of big city living. A secret they share and something you really should discover is the forests, sandy beaches, crystal clear lakes and rich flora and fauna. Smack, bang in the middle of town. Getting back to nature in all three is as easy as a walk in the park – of which there are many.
Stroll along Lake Mälaren in Stockholm
Photo: Henrik Trygg/imagebank.sweden.se
Summertime in Stockholm there’s nothing quite like taking an early morning stroll along Lake Mälaren. The locals take a dip around this time, so why not join them. The beaches of Stockholm are clean and safe and two of the most popular swimming spots are Långholmen on Södermalm (south island), or at Norr Mälarstrand near Rålambshovparken. There are many others, just ask one of the locals. But it’s not just in Sweden’s capital that you can enjoy urban nature. In Malmö there are many outdoor spots and activities to enjoy. For example, a jog along the Ribersborg, Sibbarp or Klagshamn beaches. There are parks and outdoor activities aplenty in Malmö. In Gothenburg there are forest trails to trek, many great jogging and exercise circuits and then there is the archipelago just a short boat ride away. And don’t forget Delsjön nature reserve, it’s an oasis of peace and calm and you can enjoy the forest trails, horse riding and even downhill and cross-country skiing here.
What’s great about Sweden’s major cities is that they have thousands of kilometres of safe cycling paths for you to enjoy. And unlike travelling by car, bus or train, you are free to go exactly where you want – under your own steam.
Next time you come to Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö look for the real wild side of life.
A world of more than 24,000 islands.
A vast water world known among the most magnificently beautiful in Europe.
Just a stone’s throw from the Stora Torget square, in the old industrial harbour, an entire city district has been built over the past decade, simply named Västra hamnen (West Harbour).
From central Gothenburg, the fabulous seascape of the Western Archipelago, with its peerless isle world of dramatic barren grey skerries shifting in trademark pink nuances, is easily accessible.
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