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Harbour of Gothenburg. Photo: Göran Assner
A road less travelled: Sweden’s top hidden spots to discover this summer This month, we’re getting under the skin of Sweden’s summer offering. Northern Europe’s largest country boasts a staggering variety of cosmopolitan cities, untouched wilderness and world-leading arts, culture and business opportunities – but the best-kept secrets are off the beaten track. Read on for our picks of the best hidden gems and weekend getaways to discover on your next trip to Sweden.
events for locals and visitors alike. The centuries-old streets have the heady, melting-pot energy of a city packed with hidden gems, played out beneath a jaw-dropping modern skyline.
By Lena Hunter
From June onwards, Malmö’s world-class Nordic dining scene is flooded with the Swedish summer’s best farm-to-table produce and local seafood, while its thriving ecosystem of seasonal conferences, festivals and summits proves, again and again, why the city is one of Scandinavia’s favourite business destinations. Meanwhile, Sweden’s second-largest city of Gothenburg offers fascinating urban history and world-leading cultural
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June is a fantastic month in the Nordics. The long winter has receded, taking with it the dark, candlelit nights, and ushering in a summer of cobalt skies, vivid urban energy and lush green wilderness. The southern region of Sweden is rich in stunning nature and peppered with historical sites, with a trove of hotels, restaurants, resorts offering local cuisine and off-piste 44 |
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experiences to help you unplug and unwind. At this time of year, the rolling hills of Skåne are carpeted with yellow canola, while the spectacular southern coastline is a summer holiday favourite. The vibrant city of Malmö – just over the Öresund strait from Copenhagen – is bursting with art and culture venues and
