The northern parts of Sweden is mostly wilderness, high alpine peaks, foaming rivers and plains. The south is rolling countryside and never ending beaches. East lies Stockholm with its wondrous archipelago and the west is rocky coastline, islands and giant lakes. However, the shorelines, mountains and woods in the north are popular all year round, though most frequented during summer. Mostly everything in Swedish Lapland in the far north of Sweden is a ‘must do’ in terms of nature experience and recreation.
Gazing at the Northern Lights at Abisko National Park in November-April at the Abisko Mountain Station is almost a religious experience. Another great place is Sarek National Park with its 2 000 square kilometres of alpine peaks, foaming rivers and deep valleys. But please come prepared; experience from this type of terrain to stay safe during the visit is essential.
Sweden is a country with big differences in daylight. In the far north the sun does not set at all in June and there is darkness around the clock in January. From between end May and mid-July, the midnight sun lights up the night in northern Sweden lengthening your sightseeing days. Pite Havsbad with its kilometers of finegrained sandy beach is also known as the Nordic Riviera, visited by millions of people over the years.
When you are in Sweden you have the right to walk, cycle, ride, ski and camp on any land with the exception of private gardens, near a dwelling house or land under cultivation. This gives anyone the right to roam the countryside in Sweden. Sweden’s natural wonders; Swedish Lapland, the Swedish mountains, coastlines and archipelagos are waiting for you to come and discover them.