The Kingdom of Sweden lies on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. It is a rich, ecologically friendly, progressive nation with a high standard of living. It offers much for tourists to see and do, both in the cities and countryside.

1.) Vasa Museum

In this museum in Stockholm rests the fruit of some remarkable engineering labor, the seventeenth-century warship Vasa. The ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 in Stockholm’s harbor and was recovered in 1961. The only extant example of the period’s ship architecture, the resurrected skeleton, is exhibited along with relics recovered with it.

2.) Stockholm

Sweden’s capital city is replete with museums. Aside from the Vasa museum, one can also visit the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Nordic Museum. There are also many examples of historical architecture scattered throughout the city including the Riddarholmskyrkan church, the oldest building in Stockholm, and every district and every neighborhood of this high-tech city has its own unique character, developed through the years. Read more

Kalmar was once one of the most important fortified towns in Sweden. Now the town of about 35,000 people on the Baltic Sea is a green travel destination. Kalmar has the usual site-seeing and cultural attractions.

Visitors to Kalmar should include a stop at the Kalmar castle with its well preserved fortifications, a walk through the old town with its well-worn cobblestone streets, and a visit to a few of the wonderful museums highlighting regional Viking history. Sampling the local cuisine is a must. All of this can be done with the knowledge that your carbon footprint while there will be minimal. Read more

Vaxjo, Smaland (Sweden) which the name originates from “väg” meaning road and “sjö” meaning lake, used to be the place where traders converge during the Ice Age and the time of the Vikings. When the Viking period came to its end during the 1000′s, it grew to be a religious center with the construction of the Vaxjo Cathedral (12th century). It has been told that Sigfrid, a missionary came from England had this Cathedral built. Known to be the first messenger of Christianity to Sweden, St. Sigfrid is now a national saint for Sweden. His image is also portrayed in the Vaxjo’s city arms. Read more