Travellers wanting to take a flight to Sweden can expect to experience a country that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Because of the Gulf Stream, Sweden has a climate that visitors will enjoy, even though it is one of the most northern countries. With beautiful landscapes and exciting cities, travellers will have plenty of holiday activities to do.
1) Ski Resorts
Sweden boasts over 200 ski resorts that offer fantastic slopes and cross-country skiing tracks. There are resorts that appeal to adults with bars and nightlife to more family-oriented ski resorts that offer children activities. For the true winter experience, visitors can mush their own team of Alaskan Huskies in the ski resorts that are located in the Swedish Mountains. The snow park resorts in central Sweden, add to the diversity of Swedish ski resort life. Visitors who are looking to snowboard and do ski tricks can hit the ski resorts that offer the terrain to accommodate these activities.
2) Trekking and Hiking
Sweden has a large network of over 400 trails that intertwine through national parks, rolling landscapes, forests, and alpine mountains. There are options to hike in true wilderness with no amenities and no foot trails, to trekking trails that have mountain stations, as well as visitor hostels. For a little more structure, profession al guides are available that can lead hikers on scenic journeys and arranged trips to small villages within the mountains.
3) Golfing
For the golf enthusiasts, Sweden has over 300 lush golf courses to choose from. There are a number of hotels that provide luxury golf packages to promote the complete Swedish golf holiday for golfers. Golfing can also be played late into the night, thanks to the midnight sun.
4) Sightseeing
Sightseeing is a popular activity in Sweden, and many people visit the Swedish capital of Stockholm, to see and embrace Swedish culture. Visitors can do a self-guided tour as well as the sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour buses. There are plenty of museums, theatres, and art galleries that display Sweden’s heritage.
5) Water Activities
With thousands of lakes and an extensive coastline, Sweden is a water lover’s paradise. Sailing, diving, swimming, cruising, or a visit to one of Sweden’s exhilarating water parks, provide excitement and fun for those wanting to experience Swedish waters. For a more relaxing adventure, many visitors sit back and enjoy a brunch cruise that tours the beautiful islands surrounding the country.
Whenever you choose to go, have a look before booking as you can often get cheap flights to Sweden if you book at certain times throughout the year.