Sweden: a smorgasbord of delights

Sweden is a land of contrasts with something for everyone, says Jemma Slingo.

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Stockholm's Nationalmuseum is a temple of fine art

Sweden is a place of extraordinary variety. The north of the country is dominated by mountains, pine forests, lakes and wild boar; the south is flatter and warmer, with expanses of sky and sandy beaches. Stockholm is one of Scandinavia's most popular destinations. As Sweden's most northerly major city, the capital "is an appealing place even in winter" and was restored to its full cultural output in October when the Nationalmuseum, its "temple of fine art", reopened after a five-year restoration, says Chris Leadbeater in The Daily Telegraph. The Nationalmuseum is just one of Stockholm's many attractions. "The capital really is a smorgasbord of delights. Sdermalm has some of the city's best shops. And the pedestrianised high street' in Gtgatan offers music store Hellstone, and Designtorget, an arcade of chic clothes outlets and coffee shops."

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