Sweden has a lot to offer its visitors at any time of the year.
The country enjoys a temperate climate despite its northern latitude, mainly due to the Gulf Stream, which also causes temperatures to vary considerably.
It is milder in Stockholm and in the south, while a subarctic climate prevails in the northern mountains.
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When to go to Stockholm and Svealand?
Choose spring and summer to enjoy Stockholm's intense cultural life.
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Stretching from Stockholm in the east to Norway in the west, central Sweden, called
Svealand
, enjoys a milder climate than the north.
In winter, temperatures are close to 0°C and snowfall is frequent, while the thermometer displays between 19°C and 23°C in summer.
700 years old, Stockholm offers a glimpse of the cosmopolitan aspect of Sweden.
A dynamic city with an intense cultural life, it has around a hundred museums and buildings of historical and architectural interest, such as the Stadshuset, the Town Hall, the Royal Palace and the Vasa Museum.
Built on 14 small islands that jut into the Baltic Sea, the capital even offers the possibility of swimming in summer, when the water temperature is around 20°C.
Further north is the university town of Uppsala, built in medieval times and renowned for its Gothic-style cathedral, the Domkyrka, founded in 1435.
Not far from the city is the Stockholm archipelago, made up of a myriad of islands dotting the Baltic Sea.
Reputed to be one of the most beautiful, Grinda is part of a nature reserve and is home to virgin beaches where it is good to relax in summer, with a particularly pleasant sweetness.
Vaxholm, the capital of the archipelago, offers several museums and galleries which testify to the historical past of the region.
Further from Stockholm, Svartsö stands out for its generous nature.
In summer you can cool off in the lake and ride the trails by bike, while in autumn you can see the trees change color.
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When to go to Gothenburg and Götaland?
Located on the west coast of Norway, the city of Gothenburg, its lively squares and its canals can be visited in all seasons depending on the desired atmosphere.
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In the south of the country, called
Götaland
, winters are shorter and milder, while summer temperatures vary between 15°C and 25°C.
Of all the regions of Sweden, it is undoubtedly the one that offers the most singular landscapes, with unexpected sandy beaches and green plains.
Malmö is a multicultural and welcoming city that offers many attractions.
If you like contemporary art, visit the Moderna Museet Malmö, housed in a former power station.
As the sun sets, the lights of stately buildings reflect on the peaceful Göta älv river, and Gothenburg's nightlife begins to stir.
Located on the west coast, Sweden's second largest city is characterized by wide avenues and elegant squares, as well as a network of canals that weave between
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When to go to Lapland and northern Sweden?
When visiting Swedish Lapland between the months of September and March, you can admire sublime Northern Lights in shades of green and pink.
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The north is one of the most beautiful regions in Sweden.
In winter, temperatures can drop to -30°C, but the abundance of snow is ideal for a dog sled ride at the foot of the mountains.
If you visit Swedish Lapland between September and March, you will have a good chance of admiring the Northern Lights, these luminous phenomena which transform the sky in shades of green and pink.
The small village of Jokkmokk, also famous for its market, is a famous place of observation.
Favor the period from the end of September to April to see the Northern Lights, because from April to August, the sun hardly sets, which reduces the chances of seeing them.
The summer period is mild with temperatures ranging between 15°C and 18°C.
In Lapland,
the snow melts and reveals green hills that will delight hikers.
Canoeing, biking and kayaking are equally enjoyable ways to explore the area's forests.
While hiking, keep an eye out for local wildlife that includes arctic foxes, moose and even brown bears.