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t Stockholm, Scandinavias biggest city

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t Red huts on the edge of a lake in the High Coast.

Glimpsing a moose in dense woodland, eating your weight in crayfish and witnessing the spectacular Northern Lights: this is Sweden in a nutshell inspiring, unforgettable, and as intense as any midnight sun. Whatever your dream trip to Sweden includes, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.

Blessed with Viking ruins, beach-fringed islands and swoon-worthy coastal trails, Scandinavias most populous country is far from ordinary. Culture is amped-up like nowhere else in northern Europe, and whether youre enjoying its art, theatre or music, its easy to see why Sweden is one of the planets happiest countries.

The best way to settle into a country as vast as Sweden is to get to grips with its great outdoors. The Allemansrtten, the right of public access to roam freely, turns even the briefest encounter with a Smland forest, a mirror-lake in Gtaland or boreal plateau in subarctic Norrland into a soul-stirring micro-adventure. Flowers and berries can be collected, fishing without a license is standard and almost any land can be used for hiking, biking, canoeing and more. Here, nature is your companion.

Most journeys are bookended by stops in its two most accessible and bustling cities: Stockholm and Gothenburg. Both spectacular bases to discover rich history, here-and-now culture and new Nordic food experiences, these cities ooze culture and charm. Sing with ABBA at the chart-toppers museum in the capital or bestride a boat prow as if a Viking voyager on a trip into the western fjords from Swedens second city.

With so many experiences on offer, Sweden can seem overwhelming. Weve broken the country down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge and colourful, comprehensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit. Whether youre staying for a weekend or longer, this DK Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the best of the country. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Sweden.

Horseriding on one Swedens idyllic beaches.

A lunch of smrgsbord with herring and potatoes.

The peaceful Stockholm cityscape in the morning.

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With its dazzling archipelago cities, remote reindeer-inhabited landscapes, fairy tale castles and kaleidoscopic skies, there are endless reasons to love Sweden. Here, we pick some of our favourites.

t A haven for swimmers, kayakers and boat-trippers, the countryside is flooded with crystal-clear waters. For sheer scale and spectacle, consider lakes Vttern or Mlaren.

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t The capitals vast palaces, imposing cathedrals and historic Old Town are mapped in the Swedish imagination as places that define the nation and continue to inspire visitors.

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t Spectacular hikes offer unspoiled vistas in Sweden. As you glimpse a reindeer, forage for berries, or delve into a fairy tale wood, natures welcome is your reward.

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t With climate activist Greta Thunberg as the countrys next generation pin-up, sustainability is the buzz word in Sweden. Expect carbon-free travel and tasty organic foods.

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t From October to April, natures greatest show lights up the sky in a unforgettable rainbow of pink, red and green. Head to for the best spectacle.

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