Sweden is a country rich in history and culture. Its mythology is fascinating,
its cities are picturesque and its many forests and parks are fantastic and
unspoiled. It is a pure, natural place–you can go to Stockholm, Sweden’s
capital, and catch salmon in the middle of the city!
Sweden’s greatest
treasure for nature-lovers is its vast expanse of beautiful land. More than
half of Sweden is covered by forests, and Sweden’s long
shoreline is dotted with breathtaking archipelagos. Fishing and hunting are
both very popular sports, and both are part of Swedish traditions. Swedish
land operates under a rather unique rule – “The Right Of Public
Access”–which allows anyone to use public land.
Since Sweden was
isolated from other European countries, its culture (and the culture of the
countries around it) is much different from other European countries.
Swedish art is influenced by folk art and handcrafts. Products such as furniture
and woodcrafting show the same sort of clean design. Other arts such as theater
and ballet are very popular in Sweden.
