Sweden is a food lover’s delight. No matter where you are in the country, you will find chefs producing local specialities, international delicacies and creating innovative gourmet dishes. Fabulous traditional Swedish ingredients such as Kalix bleak roe, lobster, oysters, salmon, wild boar, deer and a variety of berries should not be missed.

 

Stockholm, the capital, is home to seven Michelin starred restaurants and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Famed as the ‘Venice of the north’, the city is spread over 14 connected islands and is brimming with stunning waterways, open parkland and a rich and varied history.

 

In contrast, Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city and the number one seaport in Scandinavia, is home to five Michelin starred restaurants. This bustling, university city is a worthy rival for the capital in terms of its maritime history and culinary expertise, and an excellent choice for a city break.

 

This combination of nature, heritage and innovative cuisine is unrivalled. No matter what your interests are, Sweden has something for you.

 

Special Interests:

Nature lovers: There are 28 national parks across the country. West Sweden, Sörmland and our selected properties in Northern Sweden are ideal for those wishing to enjoy the unspoilt landscape of Sweden.

 

Food lovers: In West Sweden, Sunvil has carefully selected properties that are part of the Taste of West Sweden programme, a network of gastronomic seafood eateries along the west coast. The region is a foodie’s heaven: several of the restaurants are Michelin-starred and local seafood specialities are prepared to haute cuisine standards.

 

Ornithologists: Surrounding Luleå in Northern Sweden are three nature reserves, each part of the EU’s ecological network of protected areas, Nature 2000. These reserves attract a wide variety of bird life.

 

Walking enthusiasts: The region of Sörmland is home to the 1000km Sörmlandsleden Walking Trail.

 

History and culture: UNESCO has inscribed 14 sites in Sweden to the World Heritage List. Details of the sites in West Sweden, Stockholm, Northern Sweden and Gotland are highlighted below.
West Sweden: Rock carvings in Tanum
Stockholm: Royal domain of Drottningholm, Skogskyrkogården cemetery. It is also possible to visit the Viking town of Birka and Hovgården as part of a day trip from Stockholm.
Gotland: Hanseatic town of Visby.
Northern Sweden: The church village of Gammelstad near Luleå; Struve Geodetic Arc; Laponian Area.

 

Read about Scandinavia Programme Leader Rachel Jelley's recent trip to Sweden >