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Relaxing by the lake
Reconnecting with nature at one of Sweden’s 100 000 lakes. Nature is always close at hand in Sweden and many people turn to nature to recharge during the week.
Photo credit: Alexander Hall/imagebank.sweden.se
Nature & Outdoors
The Northern Lights dance across the skies in Arctic winter and the Midnight Sun illuminates the nights in the summer months. From the mountains of the mighty north, to the white sandy beaches of the temperate south, we have space for everyone. Explore the best nature of Sweden.
Last updated 31 March 2022
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Skåne and Malmö beaches
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Soft adventures – all the adventure, less of the effort
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Discover Sweden's top 10 golfing destinations
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Top 5 outdoor activities close to Gothenburg
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5 nature experiences in Stockholm
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Top 5 outdoor activities in Malmö
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Time for play! Outdoor activities in Malmö
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Bouldering in the archipelago of Gothenburg
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Top 6 nature experiences in Småland
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Immerse yourself in the Swedish forest
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The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream
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9 beautiful beaches in Sweden – from seaside baths to inland lakes
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Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden – from wild swimming to kayak adventures
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10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season
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Swedish parks and gardens
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Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles
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5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden
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How to capture the elusive Northern Lights
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Explore Stockholm archipelago
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Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest
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Top nature experiences in West Sweden
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Getting around Stockholm archipelago
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Sweden’s west coast and islands
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Eco tourism in Sweden
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Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access
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Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems
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Naturum, Kosterhavet
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True adventure in Laponia
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National parks in Sweden – where myths and legends come to life
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