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Insight Guide Scandinavia is illustrated throughout with hundreds of specially commissioned colour photographs. Our inspirational Best of Scandinavia section picks out the top attractions and activities not to be missed.
Stretching from mainland Europe to the North Pole's backyard, Scandinavia's vast territory covers all manner of environments. From well-tended Danish farmland to Norway's wild and breathtaking fjords; from Sweden's great lakes and islands to bear-filled Finnish forests; from the cosmopolitan capital cities to the remotest islands - there's a Scandinavian habitat to suit every mood, and Insight Guide Scandinavia will help you discover them.
Our History and Culture chapters cover Scandinavia's past and present with accessible essays on the people, the art and culture, the food and drink. Special features cover the Vikings, Danish design, Finnish saunas and the Hurtigruten, the post boat which cruises through Norway's fjords.
All major sites are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip, as well as carefully selected hotel and restaurant listings.
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VoyageSweden: Travel Tips
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Activities
Outdoor Sports
Sweden is a health-conscious nation, offering copious sports facilities nationwide. Visitors who wish to centre their holiday around sport can order the brochures Outdoor Activities, Summer Activities and Winter Activities from VisitSweden (www.visitsweden.com).
Cycling
There are some pleasant bike trails in Sweden, and bikes are available to rent around the country. Gotland is a cyclistsâ favourite, as is the scenic towpath alongside the Göta Kanal. For more information contact:
Svenska Cykelförbundet
Idrottens Hus, FiskartorpsvÀgen 15A, 114 73 Stockholm
Tel: 08-699 60 00
Email: [email protected]
www.scf.se
Fishing
You can fish in the sea with rod and line free of charge around the Swedish coastline. Fishing is also free from the shores of the five largest lakes: VÀnern, VÀttern, MÀlaren, HjÀlmaren and Storsjön; elsewhere a permit is required, available from local tourist information offices. For special conditions regarding permitted equipment, close seasons, minimum size and catch limits, check with tourist offices. Poaching is severely punished. For further information:
Swedish Angling Federation
Svartviksslingan 28, 16739 Bromma
Tel: 08-410 80 600
Email: [email protected]
www.sportfiskarna.se
Golf
Golf is played at more than 300 courses. The best are located in the south, but you can even play a round in the light of the Midnight Sun at several courses inside the Arctic Circle: the worldâs most northerly golf course is at Bjorkliden. The more popular golf courses can be extremely busy in the summer, so booking is advisable. For information contact:
Svenska Golfförbundet
Box 84, 182 11 Danderyd
Tel: 08-622 15 00
Email: [email protected]
www.golf.se
Hiking
In the countryside, serious walkers will find plenty of long-distance paths, including the Kungsleden (Kingâs Trail), which traverses the high peaks of Lapland. The Swedish Tourist Federation (Svenska Turistföreningen) maintains a network of cabins for overnight accommodation and also operates Swedenâs youth hostels.
For more details contact:
Svenska Turistföreningen
Box 17251, 104 62 Stockholm
Tel: 08-463 21 00
Email: [email protected]
www.svenskaturistforeningen.se
Swedenâs National Parks
ValhallavÀgen 195, 106 48 Stockholm
Tel: 08-698 10 00
www.naturvardsverket.se
Horse Riding
Almost every town has riding stables or a riding school, and more experienced riders can enjoy a pony-trekking safari in the Kebnekaise mountain range. For further information contact:
Svenska Ridsportförbundet
Ridsportenshus, 734 94 Strömsholm
Tel: 0220-456 00
Email: [email protected]
www.ridsport.se
Husky Safaris
Winter tourism is really taking off in Sweden, and one of the most popular icy activities is a husky safari. Long and short trips are available from mid-November to late April; the weather is generally best towards the end of the season.
Sailing
Right on the cityâs doorstep lie 24,000 islets and skerries which provide some of the most sheltered waters in Europe. No wonder, then, that the Swedes are such keen sailors. Opportunities for sailing adventures abound, with ma...