Tylösand beach in Halland. Photo: Markus Holm/imagebank.sweden.se. Beaches might not be your first thought when you think of Sweden, but the country’s many lakes and islands, not to mention the long ...

Sweden has 267,570 islands, by some counts more than any other nation in the world. They’re so ubiquitous that the Swedish word for island is one letter: ö (pronounced “uh”).

The Swedish celebration of summer and the season of fertility is marked with a huge smorgasbord, maypole dancing and partying ...

Savor a beach day You can, of course, hit up the beach during a coolcation. Skane in southern Sweden "boasts nearly 250 miles of coastline, long sunny days and abundant swimming opportunities ...

Is there anything more appealing than spending your summer in Europe? C’est jolie to rub shoulders with the French elite on the sunny beaches of the Cote d’Azur, and molto bene to sip Negronis on Como ...

‘I’ve never considered taking a summer holiday in Spain or Greece – I’d regret, too much, missing out on a perfect Swedish summer day,’ Hårken tells me. We’re standing by a lighthouse on Valö, a rocky ...

On a Friday between June 19 and 25, when the Swedish sun remains in the sky for a full 24 hours, Swedes make their way toward the gardens, forests, and beaches of the countryside.

Sweden has long been celebrated for its pristine natural environment, but its year-round appeal is taking on new significance as summer visitors come to escape the sweltering heat.