Swedish Lapland in winter does not immediately scream ‘idyllic holiday destination’. Yet, the Northern Lights, free range reindeer, husky sledding, snowmobiling and a few warm layers suddenly make the harsh environment somewhat magical. They say people make a place and in our opinion no place does this ring more true than Swedish Lapland. Chatting to your guides over a fire in the woods after a morning bombing around in the snow is quite the experience.If you want to make the most of the wintery weather in Swedish Lapland, aim to visit between December and March when you can head out on snowmobiles, reindeer and dog sleds and venture out onto frozen lakes for ice fishing.
After harsh winters and more metres of snow in a year than the UK sees in a decade, the ice melts and in its place acres of forests and enormous lakes appear. It is a playground of outdoor activity and the unique lodges still provide a brag worthy space to rest your head after all the fresh air.
You only need a weekend in Stockholm to see the Swedes infamously relaxed approach to life. Built across 14 islands and a short hop from an enormous archipelago, you are only ever a stones throw away from the water.
The wild west of Sweden, the West Coast is where the Swedes have their holiday homes. The area is made for road tripping after a night in the student city of Gothenburg.
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