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Famous for its parks, palaces, galleries and museums, Sweden’s capital is a globally important economic center spread across islands of great natural beauty.

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.

Duck into narrow, medieval alleys and find yourself happily lost in Sweden’s most famous urban district.

The golden foyer and the glitzy restaurants here compete for attention with the range of spectacular ballets, operas and recitals.

A landscape of sparkling lakes, green pine forests and secluded trails provides wonderful opportunities for hiking, biking and other outdoor pursuits.

This 15th-century fortress is a former Danish stronghold and the home of museums dedicated to natural and cultural history. 

This 15th-century fortress is a former Danish stronghold and the home of museums dedicated to natural and cultural history. 

Explore this large parkland where you can visit a Nordic zoo, play a round of mini golf and chase colourful butterflies through a beautiful landscape. 

Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.

Find rare plants, an extensive orchid collection and a huge arboretum with greenhouses and even a children’s train. 

Find rare plants, an extensive orchid collection and a huge arboretum with greenhouses and even a children’s train. 

This 19th-century square is a place of historic architecture and cultural events, with Renaissance-style houses, Christmas markets and the Malmo Festival.

Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.

Find rare plants, an extensive orchid collection and a huge arboretum with greenhouses and even a children’s train. 

The oldest park in Malmo is also known for its collection of exotic trees and for housing one of only four legal casinos in Sweden.