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Kingdom of Sweden.

Provinces in Sweden : Blekinge, Bohuslän, Dalarna, Dalsland, Gästrikland, Gotland, Halland, Hälsingland, Härjedalen, Jämtland, Lapland, Medelpad, Närke, Norrbotten, Skåne, Småland, Södermanland, Uppland, Värmland, Västerbotten, Västergötland, Västmanland, Ångermanland, Öland, Östergötland

Each of the provinces has its own special character, culture and traditions. The country's landscape is highly varied, which is not surprising, given its 2,000 km length from north to south. . Sweden's highest mountain is Kebnekaise, 2,117 metres (6,950 ft) above sea level.

Capital City of Sweden : Stockholm


camping, car hire, hostels, hotels, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / traveling to sweden

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Campings

 Camping.se
 CampingcarNet

Car Rental Sweden

 Alamo  -  Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Rental Homes / Stugas

 Dancenter
 Novasol
Largest selection of holiday cottages in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Now even more cottages with indoor swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool.

Hostels / B&B / Selfcatering

Sweden's youth and family hostels, known as "vandrarhem", offer excellent opportunities for inexpensive holidaying and are located all over the country, including the mountain regions. There are no age limits, so guests of all ages are welcome!

 Hostelbookers.com  -  Great Hostels, Free booking
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
 Meravsverige.nu  - Swedish Touring Club
Youth Hostels, Mountain Stations and Mountain Huts

Hotels in Sweden, Castles & Manor Houses

 Booking - Hotels in Sweden 
Hotels in Stockholm, Göteborg, Arlanda, Malmö, Mälarhöjden, Uppsala, Solna, Klippan, Helsingborg, Linköping, Bromma Kyrka and Östersund

 Expedia.com
 Hotels.com
 Countryside Hotels
 Hotelsinsweden.net

Tour Operators / Travel Agents

 Rail Europe - Rail Passes, Train Tickets & Schedules 
 Select Travel
 VAX VacationAccess - A Better Way To Book - Stockholm Vacations




Travel Guides Sweden / Related books

 Amazon.com - Books about Sweden
 
Frommer's Sweden - by Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)
Much more detailed and complete than its major competitor, Frommer's Sweden captures all the highlights of this beautiful nation--everything from sophisticated cities to medieval towns, the Gota Canal, summer solstice festivals, and Swedish glass factories. In this exciting new addition to the Frommer series, we'll give you tips on how to enjoy the best museums, shopping, and nightlife, as well as some offbeat experiences, like exploring the Orsa "Outback" by horse and carriage or kayaking the Stockholm Archipelago. With full details on a wide range of hotels and restaurants, detailed maps, and smart money-saving tips, Frommer's has everything you'll need!
Paperback: 406 pages; Publisher: Frommer's; 5th edition (April 16, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0470100912.
The Rough Guide to Sweden 
Paperback: 503 pages; Publisher: Rough Guides; 4th edition (July 31, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1843536857
Sweden - Eyewitness Travel Guides 
By Ulf Johansson (Author), Forlag Streiffert (Author)
Hardcover: 352 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (May 5, 2005); ISBN-13: 978-1405308755
Stockholm - Eyewitness Travel Guides 
Turtleback: 232 pages; Publisher: DK Travel; Rev Upd edition (January 15, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0756624422

Transport / How do I travel to Sweden

 Stockholm Airport  -  Arlanda Airport
 Stockholm Airport  -  Skavsta 
 Gothenburg Airport  -  Landvetter Airport
 Malmö Airport  -  Sturup Airport

 SAS  -  Flights to Sweden, Flight tickets Sweden
SAS offers special "Visit Scandinavia Air Pass" fares for travel within Sweden. The same passes are also valid for SAS flights between Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland as well as within all these countries. Air Pass fares must be purchased prior to travelling.

 Airline Tickets / Discount Flights

 SJ - Swedish Railways  -  timetable, fares and tickets, route planner

 Samtrafiken.se  -  timetable search for trains, buses and boats
Train companies and the County Public Transport Authorities working together.

 Stadskartan  -  online Swedish maps
 Online Maps Sweden [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection Europe  ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance

 Visit Sweden  -  official Swedish web site for tourism and travel information
Destinations, Regions, Stockholm - the capital, Culture, Events, Outdoor activities, World heritage, Traditions, Food and drink, Getting around, Accommodation, Sweden facts and Practical info. Movie 'Sweden in 7 minutes'

 Sweden's Country Administrations
Sweden is divided into 21 counties, each of which has its own County Administration and County Governor. The County Administrations function as representatives of the state in their respective counties, and as links between the inhabitants, the municipal authorities, the Central Government, the Swedish Parliament and the central state authorities. Each County Administration also has its own website where you can read more about individual counties

 Skåne region  -  in the south; is flat and fertile
 Småland  -  Kingdom of Crystal - a region of deep forests
 Bohuslän in the west - north sea - has a rocky coastline
 Södermanland and Uppland in the east
Both share a unique archipelago
 Dalarna in the north
A region with the delightful Lake Siljan, the gentle mountains of Jämtland and the high peaks of Lapland.

 Stockholm [ capital city ]
 Goteborg
 Karlstad
 Lund [ university ]
 Malmo
 Uppsala [university ]

 Aftonbladet  -  evening news
 News  -  Expressen
 Junibacken  -  Astrid Lindgrenpark [ writer Pippie Long Stockings ]
 Naturisme in Zweden
 Scandinavic.com
 Sommarvik Canoe Centre
 Uppsala Int. Summer Session - Swedish language course

 Göta Canal - also referred to as the "Blue Ribbon"
A beautiful inland waterway linking Gothenburg and Stockholm via a series of canals, lakes and locks. MD: travel by vintage steamer on the Göta Canal!
 Gotland
 GBG  -  Tourist Office
 Idre-Turistbyra  -  Tourist Office
 Kebnekaise  -  Sweden's highest mountain is
2,117 metres [ 6,950 ft ] above sea level.
 SMHI  -  Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
SMHI provides the general population with forecasts, weather alerts and other services round the clock, every day of the year
 Stockholmtown.com
 Swedish World Heritage - Swedish / English

Cuisine - swedish food and recipes

in its traditional form swedish cuisine is rather heavy and rich in fat. Due to long winters, the ability to store food for a long time was important, which explains the lack of fresh vegetables in many traditional recipes. Various turnips were common in older cooking, but these were largely supplanted by the potato when it was introduced in the 18th century. Fish and meat play a prominent role in any traditional Swedish dish. See ...

 Swedish Cuisine / Wikipedia
 Best of Scandinavian Cooking: Danish, Norwegian and Swedish 
By Shirley Sarvis, Barbara Scott O'Neil
This exciting collection of 100 recipes, each dish the favourite of a Scandinavian cook, spans the range of home cooking -- starters, soups, omelettes, pancakes, meats and pastries. Included are directions for making such tempting dishes as Norwegian Blueberry Omelette, Danish Butter Cake, Swedish Pancakes, and openfaced Danish sandwiches.
Paperback 142 pages (September 1997); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc; 0781805473

History of Sweden

Independence: 6 June 1523, Gustav VASA was elected king; 6 June 1809, a constitutional monarchy was established.

During the 9th and 10th century, the Viking culture flourished in Sweden, with trade, raiding and colonisation primarily going eastward, to the Baltic states, Russia and the Black Sea.

A History of the Swedish People: Volume 1: From Prehistory to the Renaissance
by Vilhelm Moberg (Author), Paul Britten Austin (Translator)
Beginning in prehistoric times and culminating with the Dacke rebellion of 1542, renowned novelist Vilhelm Moberg's two-volume popular history of the Swedish people approaches its subject from the viewpoint of the common people, documenting peasants' lives as well as those of the royal families. In this first volume Moberg examines Viking raids, the coming of Christianity, and the Folkungs royal dynasty, whose tyrannical reign lasted from 1250 to the 1360s. He vividly describes the arrival of the Black Death from a ship that docked carrying only dead passengers, and he recounts the reign of Queen Margareta who founded the Kalmar Union, comprising all of Scandinavia. In every chapter, Moberg faithfully imparts how history affected "the whole people" of Sweden.
Paperback: 224 pages; Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press; New Ed edition (February 7, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0816646562
 Museums in Sweden

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

Exploring The Northern Tradition: A Guide To The Gods, Lore, Rites And Celebrations From The Norse, German And Anglo-saxon Traditions 
Swain Wodening (Foreword), Galina Krasskova
Exploring The Northern Tradition is an introduction to the modern reconstruction of the ancient religion of the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples. This religion, called Heathenry, is one of the fastest growing polytheistic religious movements in the Western world today. This book provides a thorough guide to the cosmology, values, ethics and rituals practiced by modern Heathens. It crosses denominational lines, examining practices common to all branches of Heathenry in an easily accessible format. Readers will have the opportunity to explore the sacred stories of the various Heathen Gods, like Odin, Frigga, Freya and Thor and the devotional practices of modern votaries. The most common devotional rite - the faining or biot - is examined in rich detail, with examples given for personal use. Every new concept covered is presented in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. Readers will come away from this book with a thorough knowledge of what the Heathen community is like and what newcomers to that community can expect. Experienced Heathens will find a wealth of lore and inter-denominational critique that will make this book an excellent addition to their libraries.
Paperback: 220 pages; Publisher: New Page Books (May 2005); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1564147912 
 Svenska Folkmusiklänkar
Links to resources of mostly Swedish traditional music.

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory

 Smorgasbord
Regional Tourist Information [ Blekinge, Bohuslän, Dalarna, Dalsland, Gotland, Gästrikland, Göteborg, Halland, Hälsningland, Närke, Norrbotten / Lappland/ Västerbotten, Jämtland/Härjedalen, Skåne, Småland, Stockholm, Södermanland, Uppland, Västmanland, Värmland, Ångermanland/ Medelpad, Öland, Östergötland ], Useful Stuff, Nature, Recreation & Sports, History, Government & Education, Culture & Lifestyle, Industry & Trade, Map of Sweden.
 SverigeDirekt 
SverigeDirekt (SwedenDirect) is the official Internet portal for information about Sweden's public sector. You can search for information by topic and key word, in alphabetical order, or by ministry

 Explore North  -  all the information you need to explore the circumpolar North.


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