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Are Jamtland Sverige Sweden

From its capital Stockholm to the wonderful areas of Norland and Jamtland (Jämtland) to the fascinating island of Gotland with its the exquisite town of Visby, Sweden is some much more the clichéd pop groups and Volvo cars. Its people and culture will envelope any visitor and is a photographers paradise.

stockholm sweden sverige

Stockholm sweden sverigeThe capital of Sweden, Stockholm, is an architecturally and culturally beautiful place set at the point where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea and its central district is set on 14 islands. Stockholm also includes the archipelago (Skärgård) that spreads out 60+ km into the Baltic Sea. A most unique and beautiful city that should be high on anyone’s list of travel destinations.

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berget and svamp (mushrooms)

Berget near Munkbyn, Ånge Kommun, Medelpad, Sweden Sverige.The beautiful wooded region of Medelpad south of the Ljungan (river) is a region that rises towards the mountains that border with Häsingland. In there is an area of enchantment around the beautiful lakes.. with green mossy forests full of wonderful mushrooms and berries. And in there is a place know to some simple as Berget.(hills or mountains)

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skansen stockholm sweden sverige

Skansen Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden Sverige.Most cities and countries have them but very few deliver as well as Skansen; in fact the word commonly used as a European noun that means outdoor museum. Its creator, Artur Hazelius, was observant enough to see that the industrial revolution of the 1800’s was to the detriment of rural life and as such there was a need for cultural preservation of the traditions of Sweden and hence the concept of Skansen was born.

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sweden Jamtland adventure

Åre Jämtland SverigeSweden Jamtland adventure (Jämtland äventyr): Looking for one of the great journeys of central Sweden? This road trip lets the visitor explore the wonderful Norrland taking in Östersund and the wonderful landscapes of medelpad and Jamtland (Jämtland) to the spectacular mountains and lakes around Åre; with a quick look at Norway (Norge).

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Ostersund sweden sverige

ostersundOstersund Sweden (Östersund): The beautiful Jämtland city of Östersund is situated on the spectacular Lake Storsjön and is about half way between Sundsvall on the Swedish east coast and the border with Norway. Ostersun is know as the Vinterstaden (Winter City) and is home to many of Sweden’s top winter Olympians as it boast amazing facilities and suitable winter sport climate and is located about 1 hour from Åre, a great winter destination.

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sweden gotland south

south gotland sweden sverigeThe southern area of Gotland, ‘Sudret’, south of Hemse and ‘Storsudret’ south of Havdhem, hosts a diverse landscape that seems to be green and more lush than the more northern parts.. Gotland is an amazing Swedish island situated in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland with a population of around 60,000. The county Gotlands län is made up of the main island and several smaller ones including Fårön, Gotska Sandön, and Karlsö.  On highlight (of many) is the walled capital of Visby...  truly picture postcard stuff.

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gotland sweden eksta västkusten west coast

gotland eksta sweden SverigeGotland Sweden; the beautiful area around eksta on the west coast (västkusten) of Gotland is host to beautiful nature reserves and a wonderful coastal drive from Hammarudd all the way up to Visby. The trip takes in some wonderful coastal vistas of Gotland, swimming spots and some fabulous fishing villages and huts. Gotland is an amazing Swedish island situated in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland with a population of around 60,000.

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visby gotland sweden sverige

visbyVisby: Gotland has a very pretty capital; The wonderful walled city of Visby should be high on any traveller’s wish list. Gotland is an amazing Swedish island situated in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland with a population of around 60,000. The county 'Gotlands län' is made up of the main island and several smaller ones including Fårön, Gotska Sandön, and Karlsö.  Gotland is easily reached by plane or there is a car ferry running from mainland Sweden (Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn) to Gotland.

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gotland sweden faro fårö sverige

Raukar (limestone stacks) at Langhammars Faro (Fårö)  Gotland Sweden (Gotland  Sverige)

Fårö (Gotland Sweden), a small island off the northern tip of Gotland, is a must see destination for anyone travelling to Sweden. Only  5 minutes by ferry, the island’s landscape and scenery  is uniquely different to the  rest of Gotland and is famous for not only the limestone sea-stacks (Raukar) along parts fo the coast but also was home of the late Ingmar Bergman; world famous Swedish movie director, writer and producer of film, stage and television. 

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sundsvall sweden sverige

Sundsvall, Medelpad, Northern Sweden, SverigeSundsvall hosts one of the prettiest town centres there is; though not by original design as the town. Sundsvall, which was first chartered in the early 1600's, has experience several devastating fires but like a phoenix, Sundsvall rose out of the ashes and the beautiful architecture of the town is the result of rebuilding after the 1888 fire.

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