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Helpful people, great islands, forests & mountains
Jun 26, 2021 01:12 PM 341 Views

Amazing place. The local people are very humble, welcoming and helpful. Must visit place. Surrounded by islands and inland lakes, along with vast boreal forests and glaciated mountains. Accommodation facilities are comfortable at cheap prices. Overall good experience.


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Beautiful country
Jan 05, 2018 08:25 PM 701 Views (via Android App)

I visited sweden twice in last two years. I stayed there for three months in total. I simply love this country. To put everything in two words simple and convenient liFestyle here is simply wondeful. They have population about 9 million and as a result government is able to provide all necessary facilities to the people. The public transport is simply wow. Buses trains are extremely comfortable, on time, equipped with wifi. People over here are friendly and helpful. However they also are a bit reserved. Food over here is something that I can complain about but again I did not actually try much swedish food. I was too engrossed making indian food. The weather here is much cooler. In winters temperarure can go down to -20 degrees. In northern part even lesser. You need to be prepared for this winters. Our sweatshirts in india are useless here because of the winds. It feels colder than the actual temperature. Wonderful place to visit. I have visited Gothenberg, Stockholm and Skovde. All beatiful places. But very different from each other. Stockholm is the capital hence busy with all means of transport full with people. Gothenberg is smaller and more traditional. Skovde is a small town in between the two previously mentioned cities.


If given a choice I would definitely settle down in this country. I love it! Do visit ????


Sweden - Travelogue
Feb 01, 2008 09:07 AM 4468 Views

I have always viewed Scandinavia with a certain amount of awe. Cannot really pinpoint the reason for it but its probably driven by the fact that this part of the world is so far from us and so much up north that it just seems very far drawn from even mainland Europe. And the Scandinavian spirit is probably best imbibed in the land of Sweden.


I have been to Sweden on a couple of occasions both in the summers and the early winters, but just for a couple of days each time on business visits mainly to attend meetings. Even though this type of visit does not provide a person with the opportunity to see the country and places in such detail as one going as a tourist would, but I will try to provide you with whatever information and thoughts I could gather during these trips.  But please do not be too disappointed if this review does not contain too many details on the culture and civilization etc.


*The Journey



The capital city of Sweden is Stockholm. SAS used to earlier have direct flights from the Indian metros to Stockholm, but after they withdrew their services from India, there are no direct flights to this place now. From Mumbai Austrian Airlines seems like the best option right now. They are a part of the Star Alliance and run a very efficient setup. I found their checking in, in flight service and other facilities pretty good. But the best part of the flight is the fact that these flights are not running to full capacity and one can easily get the seats of their choice. So more often than not you will find no one sitting on your adjacent seat. I personally found several rows of 4 seats totally empty, making for very good sleeping at night. Another big benefit of such a flight is that the toilets are vacant when you need them the most and much cleaner than other airlines. And you can never underestimate the importance of a toilet when you need it after your early morning tea! All the Austrian Airs’ flights are routed through Vienna, and the onward flight has to be taken from there.


The Scandinavian countries are all part of the European Union and the Shengen visa is valid here also. So if you are carrying a Shengen Visa no separate one is required for Sweden.


*The Country



I landed in Stockholm airport after changing the flight at Vienna at about 11AM. It was a pleasant but cold day. For us who are not used to the cold weather of Europe, a jacket and cap would be a worthwhile carry even in the summers. Sweden has a beautiful mountainous countryside. Since I had to go Vest eras, which is about an hour from Stockholm, I boarded the bus. One can enquire about the route numbers of the buses and their times of departure along with their bus stop number at the airport itself.  There are printed broushers of this information and it would be best to take one and keep handy during your entire trip. The ticket to the buses are to be procured from the driver himself while boarding, and those of the train are available at counters outside and also in the train from the roaming TT. The currency of Sweden is the Coroner and as usual it is best to get the desired amount changed from the airport itself. But even if you are unable to do so there are several currency exchange counters in the city also. Do avoid changing the currency at the hotel, as you will loose a large amount on the exchange rate difference. Euros are also widely accepted. The train station is also at the Airport itself and generally speaking the train journey to anyplace would take lesser time. However having gone by the train on an earlier instance, I preferred the bus due to the scenery that one can enjoy on the way. The landscape between Stockholm and Vestaras is a mix of mountains and plains. The mountains are dotted with pine and fur trees and look beautiful. The air is clean and no pollution whatsoever is felt, as is the case all over Europe. A lovely countryside is how best I can describe it the views. At places where the road passes through forest areas, there is a fencing provided alongside the same. I heard that sometimes deer and antelopes cross over the roads and as such there are warning signs at many places for the same.


Vestraus is a small city, but has sufficient hotel and other facilities. The market places are good for shopping and eating. All kinds of restaurants are available here. Fast food to specialty cuisine. The best I liked was their buffet meals where one can choose from 35-40 dishes and the total meal cost would be around USD 16-18. Many small restaurants offer this type of meals in the market place.


The lake end is a good place to spend the evening either doing boating or just lazing around on the benches and enjoying a drink.


Form Vestaras I had to go to Ludvika, which is another small town in Sweden and a manufacturing base for several giant sized industries. Its population is just about 20, 000 persons and the rest is a floating population who come to the manufacturing facilities there for their jobs in the morning and return in the evening. We undertook this journey in a hired car. A Swedish college of mine who drove the car accompanied me.


Though all basic facilities are available in these small cities, for any major sight seeing and shopping one would have to stay in Stockholm.


The Climate and Temperature


The hotel that I stayed in did not have a gym so I used to go for walks in the morning. One would need winter track suites, as it is still cold early in the mornings. The usual daytime temperatures vary between 10-14 degrees. The sun sets only at about 10PM during the summers and rises at about 4AM. The days are very long and if you don’t happen to look at your watch you would completely loose track of time.


The Economy and Culture


The economy in Sweden is very advanced and strong. I was surprised to hear that about 95% of their electricity needs are fulfilled through nuclear and hydal power plants. Only a couple of coal based thermal plants supply the peak loads, totally in reverse of what happens in India. The youngsters do not think it essential to marry or get into any long-term commitment even if they are planning to have children. There is so much security available there. In fact one of my colleagues told me that during certain phases it becomes a little fashionable to get married and so some more people get married, otherwise there is no real purpose or need of getting married there.


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Wake me up when we'll reach Sweden...
Apr 30, 2003 11:42 PM 4464 Views

Hej! Hur mar du?


Those were the first words I’ve heard from a nice guy working in the Ystad customs service...


I’ve been after a whole night ferry trip from Poland. It was May, the sun was shining and I felt the cool wind playing with my hair, as soon as I left the ferry.


Yes, yes I’ve been to Sweden a couple of times... Although those were rather short business trips, I’ve managed to see a lot in this country full of lakes, islands and canals...


Unfortunately I wasn’t able to see everything I wanted to, but you know how it is... after all I was there with my boss, so what should I expect?


I was simply delighted when I came there for the very first time, the thing that amazed me the most in the beginning, was the quality of the Swedish roads – completely different that those in Poland! Driving a car along those roads and highways was a real pleasure. And can you believe that there is only the Baltic Sea between Poland and Sweden? So close to each other and so many differences between them...


We were supposed to stay in Malmo... While we were driving there, I had an opportunity to admire the countryside. It was springtime, and it was unbelievably green everywhere. Marvelous forests full of blueberries in the summer, gorgeous fields with flocks of cattle and the cool fresh air – all this made a very enjoyable sightseeing.


When we reached Malmo, once again I experienced a pleasant surprise. The city is extremely clean and tidy, just like the whole country. The capital – Stockholm has even been ranked the cleanest city in Europe in an annual survey of 500 European cities. People mostly use bicycles or public transport to move along the streets. Of course it doesn’t mean that there are no cars... come on, after all it’s a very modern country & it’s impossible not to see a Volvo or Saab every minute.


We staid at a small hotel in the middle of The Old Town. The side streets looked so inviting that I couldn’t help myself, and decided to take a long walk all over the Old Town. I think I’ve seen every single shop, each corner and I visited everything what I was able to visit. I met a few people who helped me to move around. The Swedes are very friendly, and there wasn’t even a tiny problem to communicate with them. Actually I haven’t met even one person who couldn’t speak English – that’s a big advantage for foreigners.


The next day we left Malmo and headed to Gothenburg – second biggest after Stockholm, Swedish city. This time I didn’t have an opportunity to see it in every detail – I stayed there only for a couple of hours, but in spite of that I managed to see the biggest amusement park called ''Liseberg'', situated in the middle of Gothenburg.


Because of lack of time I wasn’t able to stay at Stockholm, but I’ve heard that when you are there you can’t miss visiting ''Vasa Museum'', where you can find almost every inch of Swedish history – I think it’s worth seeing...I’m sure that next time I won’t miss it.


It is really easy to move around the country, as I mentioned before the quality of roads is very high. Of course if you are not traveling by car, you can use the public transport. The rail is very reliable, and you don’t have to cover large distances (maybe except northern part of the country). Besides there are lots of ferry services from Stockholm.


There are numerous facilities for foreigners, plenty of marvelous hotels, delightful restaurants with delicious cuisine.


Sweden still has its own currency (not like most of EU countries), the Swedish krona. But it doesn't cause any problems because most post offices exchange money, besides almost all credit cards are accepted.


Speaking about money,it's worth asking if the country is expensive? – Well I would say that unfortunately it is, at least it was for me – but I’d also say that high prices always mean high quality, if we are talking about Sweden.


And what about the climate? Well Sweden is rather a cool place but during the summer time it can be really hot in there, so don’t you worry about your tan.


I regret that all my trips to the Scandinavian Peninsula were connected with business, because I didn’t have much time for sightseeing. I wish one day I could go there and be able to admire the Swedish landscape from the perspective of its rivers and streams, by canoeing. That I’ll have time to go hiking – it’s very popular in there and there are plenty of hiking trials. That I’ll try more of Swedish cuisine, and admire all those design exhibitions, which I missed when I was there for the last time.


All in all this Scandinavian country is extremely beautiful and worth visiting. So if you have time and money and a little bit of will of adventure, don’t hesitate and head to Sweden...


Land of the Midnight Sun
Sep 03, 2002 10:23 AM 5611 Views

I flew from Montreal to Amsterdam in a KLM Dutch Airline. The flight was pleasant and the airport (Schiphol) was marvelous, perhaps one of the best designed airports in the world. After spending three days in a houseboat (Botel) there with day time sightseeing and canal trips, I boarded a comfortable train to Stockholm. I had a three week Eurail pass, and my first class compartment was shared by an elderly Swedish couple. Part of the journey was via a ferry with a brief stop at Malmo.


Stockholm is probably the cleanest city in the world, expensive too, comparing to other parts of Europe. But the people are, on the average, well educated and cultured and earns an above average income. During a week's stay in Stockholm, I enjoyed wandering through the crowded streets and shopping. Surprisingly, there were several good book shops in Stockholm and I was able to pick up a few good titles on big game hunting in Africa and India. Here most taxis were either Mercedes or Volvo.


It was the month of July, and I wanted to witness the midnight sun. From here with my Swedish friend, I took the train to Hudiksvall, a small town, a few hundred kilometers north of the city. We went to a fishing village


there and enjoyed swimming in the Baltic sea. Traveling further north, we reached my friend's home where we were greeted by her parents.


After dinner and talks, I retired to my room, took out a book ''Reade, the Elephant Hunter'' by the late Patrick Stracey. A delightful account of an Anglo Indian hunter named Reade who lived in Assam. He was a friend of stracey who was the chief conservator of forests there.I have read the book till 3 a.m. on and off without turning the lights on once. There was enough natural light throughout the night to read. I also took outdoor photographs using just the ASA100 film at night without a flash.I was marvelled by this, and told so at the breakfast table next morning. They reminded me that during the winter months, they hardly saw the sun.


Sweden's country side is very beautiful. Although they have long winters and cold periods, the summer is very pleasant, blessed with longer hours of daylight, normal for any land that is closer to the Arctic circle. Even in Edmonton, Canada, we have long summer days. Sunlight by 4 a.m. till 11 p.m. It is not quite dark even after midnight. But northern Sweden enjoys 24 hours of natural light during the summer.


By large, summer is the best time to visit Sweden, June and July being the best months.


If you go: The best starting point would be Amsterdam. Take the train and relax all the way to Stockholm. There are several youth hostels for students, and comfortable hotels for adults. Prepare to pay a much higher price for room and meals. In Europe, room rate includes breakfast.In Stockholm, there are several historical places to visit. From here you can travel north via train. Hotels can be booked through a travel agent in Stockholm for an ideal place to witness the midnight sun.


In the winter you can spend a night or two in a hotel exclusively built with solid ice. This is mainly designed to attract those who indulge in winter sports.


I do not think there are any public phone booths in Sweden that accept coins.


Berkel en Rodenrijs Netherlands
Travelling around...
Apr 04, 2001 10:53 AM 3905 Views

We once visited a Zoo in Borås (Sweden)


Where brown bears are living.


It was beautiful to see,


All the animals, the most of them were walking there quite free.


We climbed, enjoyed the view


Our little daughter had fun too.


In another city, on the corner of a street


Was a big band playing, kind ‘a neat!


Boats in a canal, we saw,


A nice picture to see, wishing I could draw.


On another spot in Sweden


In a cute vacation park


Our daughter chased some bunnies


They were too fast for her,


And hided somewhere in the dark.


The shops in Sweden, were all open,


From seven (07.00) to eleven (23.00), on weekdays


For our breakfast, bread and butter


We had to go, and buy in such a place.


Now, on this bright and sunny April day


I hope that Spring is here to stay.


… I bought myself an ice cream,


to celebrate a bit…


They are predicting rain for tomorrow.


At least it will be bearable … that's it!


I am dreaming away, to that bridge


That we crossed, almost nine years ago.


I hope we are able to go there again.


To see a few of my Sweden photo's: go to:


https://community.webshots.com/album/3795380tbrruEfnTl


Stockholm-City of Islands
Dec 17, 2000 06:46 PM 3442 Views

Last weekend I had to fly to Stockholm, to attend the wedding anniversary of my


Friend who lives in a small town called Spanga, about 8 kms from Stockholm. Though


I have visited Sweden before and have traveled by car right up to Oslo, this was the


First time that I really explored the city of Stockholm.


It is winter now and the Christmas season is upon us. The days are short and dark,


The cold blistery winds and falling snowflakes all make you feel to stay indoors. But the glittering lights in the stores, with all the Christmas decorations and carols singing really made me feel ward rather than shivery and cold.


Stockholm is generally referred to as Beauty on Water, or Venice of the North, which is understandable, as the city, is built upon 14 islands. It is surrounded by Lake Mälaren, and by the Baltic Sea. The mixture of old and new, greenery and water, picturesque narrow streets and engaging modern broad ones provides an attractiveness you rarely meet elsewhere. By steamboat you can take trips out into the archipelago, or go in the other direction to Lake Mälaren with its characteristic and amazing nature. Taking one of the canal boats one can see Stockholm from under the bridges which also is a charming way to discover this radiant city.


The most popular attraction in Stockholm is the Royal Palace, followed closely by the Wasa Museum featuring the almost 400-year-old crown vessel ''Wasa''.


The royal family no longer lives at the Royal Palace, which is located downtown, next to parliament. Instead, they moved out to the beautiful and peaceful Drottningholms Slott, 1/2 hour drive outside of Stockholm.


Other attractions? We strolled in Old Town, discovered the side streets and went up in Kaknästornet and Skansen.


The Stadhuset at the water's edge near Central Station, and particularly its gently tapering redbrick tower, give the best fix on the city's layout. The building itself, a flagship of the National Romantic movement in the 1910s and 1920s, draws heavily on Swedish materials and themes, exemplified in the cavernous Blue Room, where the Nobel prize-givings are held, and the Golden Room, where a précis of Swedish history covers the walls in a gilt mosaic


Stockholm is also famous for its Health Spas. I had the pleasure of spending a calm, relaxing day. It worked wonders as the many hours of darkness during this season begin to make you feel tired.


Traditional Swedish cooking cannot be compared with the sophistication of, say, French or Italian cuisine. Swedish food is usually simple and satisfying, and nowadays also healthy. In the last few decades immigrants from all over the world have enriched Swedish food culture with a host of exciting dishes. Foreign fast food, for example is an inseparable part of Swedish youth culture.


Stockholm is also famous for ABBA who made its breakthrough in 1974 with the song''Waterloo''. Afterwards they produced hit after hit. ABBA paved the way for many other Swedish rock bands.


Swedish landuage, appears very difficult but most of the Swedes can speak English. My friend in Spanga publishes a magazine called ''Sambandh'', tells me that Swedish has at least 20 % sanskrit words in it and that ''Sambandh'' in Swedish language means the same as in Hindi


Marine Drive, Mumbai India
The land of Ericsson, forests, IKEA and Tennis
Dec 08, 2000 01:07 PM 3673 Views

I haven't toured Europe as extensively as Asia or North America, although I do wish to take the EuroRail and the Coach soon. On Amrita's request, I am penning some lines on Sweden. The first thought that clicks on somebody's mind is Ericsson, the Swedish cell-phone giant and of-course we-all-love-to-hate IKEA furnitures. Sweden is London and Switzerland compressed in one. Fast cities such as Stockholm are surrounded by vast coniferous and taiga region type forests.


The best time to visit I would say is the summer...May until August? Sweden is not very expensive. I would say somewhat like Germany and England. Average budget hotel would cost about US $50/ day without food, which could be another $30, depending where you eat, each day.


You must visit the capital Stockholm. The city has excellent waterfronts...boat rides...the city is best enjoyed from the water as they say. Stockholm is an ancient city, so you will have a great time if you are interested in History or Archeology. You should also visit Gotheburg, which has a world class amusement park Liseberg. This city also has some kewl museums...unlike our Prince Of Wales Museum in Bombay, the ones in Sweden are well maintained!


Most of Sweden has great attractions that on e must visit Water...ferry, boating, canoeing etc. Cyclists are respected in Sweden, so do indulge in some of it, especially in the countryside. Train and Bus network is good, so you won't have to really rent a car.


I had no problem communicating in English..Most swedes understand it. Although Swedish is the official language. Overall Swedes are not xenophobic and do welcome visitors. But, if you are planning to visit Sweden, do go there during the summer!


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