A Winter Vacation in Sweden

What to expect from Sweden

• Coming to Sweden, any visitor can engage in activities that will leave a lasting memory for them and their family for a lifetime. From accommodating in an ice hotel to island hopping, Sweden never ceases to fail making your trip enjoyable
• With a huge cultural diversity and people, you will never stop learning

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• Sweden has one of the best economies in the world. (with a 6.7% poverty rate) Coming here, a visitor would see well maintained building, no beggars, and plenty of high quality materials you can take home as souvenirs.
• With a great deal of historic landmarks, delicious food,and island hopping. Tourism literally never ends.

Winter Climate in Sweden

• Compared to many other Taiga regions throughout Europe and Asia, Sweden is significantly milder then the other areas. Due to warm ocean currents flowing nearby, Sweden never gets too cold, and beautiful displays of Auroras are on exhibit during the winter season.

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• In the northern part of Sweden weather is rather crisp and invigorating. With the middle being less cold and the south being the mildest. Wherever you go there will be low humidity levels and temperature will never be too extreme.
• With long nights in winter, visitors can enjoy the tranquil and the beauty of Sweden at night.

Things to Pack for a Vacation to Sweden

• Due to the cold and the large amounts of rain in the majority of the country. One should bring an umbrella and waterproof clothing.
• Many restaurants in Sweden require formal attire and for a diner to be well presented. Bring an extra suit and tie.
• Lots and lots of money. A majority of things in Sweden are rather expensive.

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• Due to the the prices of even basic necessities in Sweden. A tourist should obviously bring such materials if considering a trip to any of the major cities. Any of this can be from medicine, extra clothes, etc. Paying extravagantly out of your pocket is not something you want to do in Sweden.

Wildlife in Sweden

• Due to the rich ecosystem and climate diversity throughout the country, a visitor would find a variety of animals during a visit.
• Some of the few, most common animals you would find in Sweden would be rather unique animals you wouldn't find anywhere else. Including the wolverine, golden eagle, and the Arctic Fox.

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• Due to the unparalleled climate in Sweden. Many endangered and unique species roam the country. As a visitor, it would be highly recommended to go on a hike to forests as one would find many uncommon animals.
• Although interesting to look, it is forbidden to hunt these "uncommon" animals as they are endangered species.

Swedish Geography

• With Norway to its west and Finland to its east. Sweden is put right in the middle of Scandinavia. With an impressive coastline of 2000 miles, the sea is always at one's disposal.
• Sweden is a large country. With it being the 5th largest in Europe. Geography is not harsh in this country with most of Sweden being of lower elevations.

Swedish Geography Cont.

• With Sweden being at its size, it is heavily forested with almost 69% of it being densely populated by different types of trees. The Swedish government puts great restrictions on the forests with very limited logging. Also like the coastline, a visitor would be able to visit an undisturbed forest anywhere, at any time.

Plants in Sweden

• With the vast amounts of forests in Sweden, a visitor is sure to find a huge variety of trees and smaller plants in the areas.
• Some of the most common types of trees in Sweden would be the Coniferous tree in the lower elevations. In the higher elevations, aspen, mountain ash, and birch trees tend to be the most common.

Swedish Plants Cont.

• Berries. These little fruits are one the most common plants seen in almost any Swedish Forest. Ripe and pickable in almost any season, Berries such as blueberries and raspberries thrive in the forests.
• Although less common then berries, mushrooms in Swedish forests are strikingly unique but can be poisonous.

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