It’s also the Sweden that brought the world IKEA, Bjorn from ABBA and the author Astrid Lindgren. Click or scroll on to learn more about Smaland, and discover the best things to see and do in ...

St Per’s was the first cathedral in Sweden, but St Olofs is probably the most atmospheric of the ruins. I’ve marked the churches on our map of things to do in Sigtuna. Mariakyrkan (St Marys ...

To do that, we had two options ... Since leaving the US There are other things that have surprised me, like the alcohol is more expensive in Sweden, and you can't buy alcohol on Sundays.

On its maiden voyage in 1628, the most powerful warship in the Baltic, the Vasa, was afloat only minutes before capsizing in front of stunned onlookers in the city's harbor. Hundreds of years ...

Many tourists enjoyed simply strolling around the area and recommended everyone do the same, as they felt the scenery was the neighborhood's best asset. Gamla Stan is completely free to stroll ...