When it comes to Northern Europe, what comes to mind first?

A friend left me a message yesterday, hoping I could recommend some interesting places abroad. It is very cold this winter. Where do you recommend? The first place I think of is Sweden. As outbound travel is increasingly sought after by tourists, Iceland, Finland and Norway are the five most familiar Nordic countries, while Denmark, a fairy tale kingdom, and Sweden, which has many forests and lakes, are not so well known. So why should I recommend Sweden? You will know after reading this article.

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If you are a skier, come to Sweden.

There are many ski resorts in the world, such as Hokkaido in Japan, Denver in the United States, Whistler in Canada and Zermatt in Switzerland. Ole, a famous ski village in Sweden, is also a ski paradise not to be missed. Ole is the largest and most well-equipped winter ski resort in Northern Europe. The ski resort has 98 independent snow trails, 44 cable cars and 98 kilometers of snow trails. There are not only challenging cross-country ski slopes, but also junior moderate ski resorts. No matter professional skiers, beginners or children, you can experience the fun of skiing.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

If you like traveling and exploring, come to Sweden.

There are many travel and adventure lovers around me. They like to visit undeveloped islands or areas where tourism is not perfect. Maybe we don't have the experience and energy to be pathfinders like them, but we can also take risks in some tourist areas with high safety factors. For example, in the winter in Sweden, I came to an adventure experience, walked into the wilderness, forest and tundra of Lapland, and met the "six wild animals" unique to Sweden: moose, mink, wolf, brown bear, bobcat and musk ox; In Kiruna, the northernmost city in Sweden, it is quite meaningful to cross the frozen Kalix River, closely follow the footprints of animals and find all kinds of Arctic wildlife.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

If you want to get in touch with ice and snow, come to Sweden.

In Yaka Jarvi, Sweden, there is the world's first ice hotel. Ice Hotel opened in 1990, collecting ice cubes from Tona River every year and rebuilding them by different designers. Imagine what a special experience it will be when you are in a crystal clear ice castle, drinking a glass of iced vodka in an ice cup, enjoying the carefully carved ice sculpture and sleeping on the warm reindeer skin at night.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

If you want to see the aurora once, come to Sweden.

From June 5438 to March next year, according to the weather, you can see green, red and purple screens dancing in the sky in any corner of northern Sweden. The Aurora Sky Station in Biscu is one of the most suitable places to observe the Northern Lights in the world. Here you can see the famous "blue hole", which is the scene of the lake reflected in the sky of Biscu. Even if it is cloudy around, it is still clearly visible here. If you want to taste the Northern Lights dinner, you can also book a Nordic dinner and enjoy the fantastic aurora scenery while tasting authentic local food!

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

If you want to experience Sami culture, come to Sweden.

Many people say: "The real travel is to walk into the local life and deeply understand the local cultural stories." Sami culture is one of the oldest civilizations on earth with a history of at least 10,000 years. About 20,000 indigenous Sami people live in Sweden. If you have a chance to come to Sweden, you can go deep into it and explore the ancient Sami culture.

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It is appropriate to stay in jokkmokk village for a few days in early February, because the jokkmokk market, which has lasted for more than 400 years, is in full swing. From reindeer competitions and traditional fashion shows to tasting reindeer meat, moose and other dishes, it is very interesting to watch the reindeer parade led by Sami patriarch. In addition to the market, there are also some Sami museums, exhibitions of Sami craftsmen's works set up by local artists, and Sami education centers, all of which are worth visiting. I believe there will be many gains.

If you want to experience the feeling of a dog pulling a sled, come to Sweden.

Although there is dog sledding experience in northern China now, I think the experience in northern Europe will be more unforgettable. Dog sledding is one of the exciting winter activities in Lapland and Saleck National Park in Sweden. Experiencing dog sledding in the ice and snow can make people closer to the natural scenery of Sweden, not only enjoying the wild scenery, but also enjoying the elusive Northern Lights.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

If you want to hike in the snow, come to Sweden

You can experience the thrill of walking in the snow in the Kebner Mountains and Kebner Mountains in Lapland, Sweden, or in Queensleiden (King's Trail), 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Walking in the snow is similar to hiking, but walking in the snow requires wearing special shoes to facilitate trudging on several metric tons of dense snow. During hiking, there will be a mountain hut between 10 and 20 kilometers to rest without worrying about physical problems.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

If you like fishing, come to Sweden.

There are many lakes, large and small, all over Sweden. Ice fishing can be experienced from Skaner, Buhus, Dalana, Siboten to Lapland. According to experienced anglers, cut a hole in the ice enough for bait, spread the reindeer skin to one side, and you can lie on it and watch the fish in the hole bite ~

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

If you want to experience the thrill of snowmobiling, come to Sweden.

In the cold ice and snow, come to the glacier in Lapland and start an exciting motorcycle trip! The operation of snowmobiles is very simple and does not require the endurance level required for skiing and snow walking. Even if you fall into the snow, the thick snow layer will not feel the pain on the ground.

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If you want to feel the carnival of Christmas, come to Sweden.

Every winter, many people like to get together and go to Finland to explore Santa's hometown, so there will be more people there. In fact, in its neighboring Sweden, you can also feel the thick Christmas atmosphere. During Christmas, in the Christmas market in the old town of Stockholm, all kinds of stalls will be filled with exquisite handicrafts, toys, Christmas decorations and candy snacks, which is very lively. In southern Sweden, Malmo also has several different types of Christmas markets. If you have enough time, you might as well slow down, take a walk and enjoy the Nordic Christmas.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

Image source: official website, Swedish Tourism Board.

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