Why is autumn the best season to visit Sweden?
The fall foliage speaks for itself. Sweden is covered with 70 per cent forest, which changes gradually from green to yellow, orange and red. The air is crisp, temperatures are mild and the crowds have left. In other words, it is an excellent time for outdoor activities – from kayaking to biking or why not wild swimming? You might even catch the first Northern Lights on a clear night if you're lucky.
Autumn is also the start of the “cosy season” when Swedes light their homes with many tea lights and meet up for a ‘fika’ at quaint cafés as rain and darkness fall outside.
Foodies are in for a treat. Autumn is the ideal season to join a seafood safari on the west coast of Sweden. The first Monday after 20 September marks the start of the lobster harvesting season, but you can also join a local fishing boat to catch oysters, mussels and crayfish – or learn how to identify, harvest and cook seaweed. If you prefer to stay on land, there is another range of foraging options. The forests of Sweden are berry heaven and you won’t have to go far to find blueberries, lingonberries and raspberries. To find mushrooms, hiring an expert is highly recommended. In mid-October, it’s time for the Gotland Truffle Month. Join a truffle hunt or enjoy special truffle menus at restaurants around the island.
Autumn is the season of city breaks and with the Swedish krona being low, you'll get a lot of value for the money. Sweden’s three largest cities, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, serve up an array of cultural events during autumn and the fall collections from the Swedish fashion designers, recognised for their high quality and sustainable profile, are not to be missed.