The most beautiful natural sites to discover Sweden

The coasts of Ystad and its surroundings are renowned for the finesse of their sand, the most beautiful of Sweden, it seems… From Falsterbo to the west to Sandhammaren to the east, you will find many beaches full of wild dunes where bathing is a feast!

Luc, a Frenchman who has lived in Sweden for many years, has shared his love of the natural world that this beautiful region has to offer. Just a few hours west of Stockholm, you'll feel at one with the elements. The area is surrounded by lakes and forests, close to a nature reserve. They offer a variety of outdoor activities suitable for families and groups, inviting you to explore this magnificent region.

The small town of Tanumshede is famous for the exceptional rock engravings that were discovered nearby in the village of Vitlycke (from Tanumshede, follow the signs to the Vitlycke Museum). This site, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, has many huge stones with engravings dating from the Bronze Age and telling the story of the region several millennia ago. When you arrive at the site, follow the marked path.

At the top of a staircase, the rock of Vetterberget rises above the village, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding islands.

The white lighthouse, called Långe Erik, and the vents forests by winds during storms, give a severe appearance in the area.

At the bottom of the cellars of the Royal Castle, behind doors of remarkable thickness and under the watchful eye of the guards, sleep the treasures of the royal family since the times of Gustave Vasa. The museum is small and often filled. But take a look at the sword of Gustave Vasa and the royal crown of Sweden executed in Stockholm for the coronation of Erik XIV, in 1561.

This completely human amusement park offers everything that a park of attractions worthy of this name can offer! There are carrousels, raffles, shooting fields, restaurants, haunted house, a "funny" house, a "vampire train", a "lover" train, a papa train, pop-corn, clowns, big wheels, Russian mountains and lots of other things that can attract both children and others. The whole is a combination of pastel colours, light tubes and colorful light bulbs that create an atmosphere dedicated to children! It is even possible to find a small quiet corner close to the water for those who will have enough to queue, alas, before each attraction.

Here, over 7 km, it stretches from large and beautiful white sandy beaches lined with dunes and pine forests.

In Abisko, you can see the Northern Lights 200 days a year. The Aurora Sky station is set up high up, away from the artificial lights; you can sit outside with a blanket waiting for them. In summer, the station is transformed into a midnight sun observatory (from mid-June to mid-July). There is also a restaurant for an unforgettable dinner. The guided tour, although instructive, is not essential. We will gladly take you up for the panoramic view of the Abisko Park, and for a snack with a view!

Established in 1909, when the first laws on nature conservation were passed, Abisko National Park, classified as Natura 2000, covers 77 km² of plains, lakes, mountains in the Scandinavian Alps... beautiful and varied landscapes that never fail to surprise in all seasons. Abisko Turiststation is also the northern entrance to the royal trail, Kungsleden Trail, which runs from Abisko to Hemavan. It is a privileged place for hunting the Northern Lights.

Rich in animals, forests, marshes and meadows, the Muddus site is part of the Unesco World Heritage in Lapland. Perfect for long hikes, there are trapper's huts to spend the night. Here live lynxes, bears, and a remarkable flora. Information at the tourist office, where you can ask for the services of guides. Walking along the trails, you will see the traces of people who lived in this area long ago. For example, you can see the foundations of houses built 100 years ago.

A dozen kilometers north of Visby, Lummelunda Cave, carved by sea currents up to 3 km inside the rock, is open to the public. The explored part of this karst cave is almost 4.5 km long, making it one of the longest caves in Sweden. Although the entrance to the cave has been known for centuries, the main part was discovered by three teenagers in the 1940s-1950s. It is visited by 100,000 people a year.

The oldest stone of Öland in the 2nd century is km from the pier.

This is the largest of the Lacs lakes. It is shallow and flora and fauna are very diverse. To reach him, go down about 5 kilometers south, then heading west for km, just after Saint-Brunneby.

On the north-west tip of the island, forests of pine and green meadows, in a fairly marshy environment.

Over kilometres from Hoburgen to Tofta Strand, heading north, nine large sandy beaches and coves easily accessible by roads or tracks. Tofta Beach is one of the three jet beaches set in Sweden, with large beach parties in summer. It covers about 5 km of sand…

On the peninsula to the south, many raukar arranged in a circle form small pools filled with blue-green water warmer than the sea, which invites to swim. Holmhällar is also a place where you can find a rare and very rich flora, and the connoisseurs will be able to indulge in a botanical walk while the others bathe. There are colchicums, blueberries, bulbous orchids and chamomile. On the sandy areas, timothy, spring speedwell and rosebush grow quietly.

The peninsula most south of Gotland is a vast and beautiful area that many artists and artisans have chosen for its calm and landscapes. The meadows around the flat coast make the ornithologists happy.

15 km south of Gothem, 10 km further south-east to the coastal village of Katthammarsvik. A track leads to the site of Grogarnshuvud, a 30 m high rock with caves, some of which are decorated with cave paintings. A little further south, still following the coast, we reach the fishing village of Herrvik. There is also a castle here, and from here you can see the other fortresses in the area. Archaeological excavations of the ramparts have revealed arrowheads dating back to the late Vendel period!

10 km south of Slite, on the east coast, beautiful sandy beaches and a campsite.