The most beautiful natural sites to discover Sweden

The Hovs Hallar nature reserve is located 8 km northwest of Båstad, with cliffs along the rugged coastline. It was in this unusually beautiful place, dotted with large rust-coloured rocks, pebbles and deep caves, that Ingmar Bergman filmed a scene in The Seventh Seal, in which the hero plays chess with death. The well-kept hotel, which bears the same name as the reserve, is the ideal place to stay if you want to enjoy this unique place without having to sleep in a tent. Nice welcome.

For a short hike not too far from the city and accessible. This hill is 87 m high and is located in the beautiful Keillers park. The view over the city of Gothenburg is beautiful, so it's a good idea to bring a fika to eat while enjoying the view. Ramberget is a very popular tourist attraction, but the locals also like to go there. There are several paths dotted with artwork that lead to the top. There is also a road for cars to the top of Ramberget. The park is about 31 hectares.

Karlslund Manor is nestled in a lush landscape. It is now run by the Jander family, after three generations of ownership. The manor dates from the early ^19th century and was built in the Empire style. A natural paradise with frog ponds, fields and meadows right on the edge of town. What makes the place unique is that everything is very well preserved. The walk around the mansion offers a cultural and historical experience.

Walking around the lake is a delight, especially for birdwatchers. In the spring, when the vegetation comes back to life, the site is incredibly beautiful: forests of rushes, large expanses of grass where herds of cows and sheep graze. Colonies of swans, grey herons, wild ducks, marsh snipes, starlings and lapwings. It is useful to get the brochure that shows the paths to Naturens Hus.

Located along the Svartån River in the centre of Örebro, the park is internationally renowned: he was awarded the prize for the 5 ^th largest urban park in Europe in 2006. Through the site, full of sculptures and beautiful flowers, we discover Wadköping, a picturesque village of wooden houses and cobbled streets. It has a theatre, a puppet theatre, cafés and cobbled streets. Very lively in summer and suitable for beautiful photos.

Ready for a swim? The waters of Västervik are very clean and have the European blue flag label. So you don't have to go without! The locals will tell you that the best place to swim is 4 km north-east of the town: Gränsö Slott. Next to the hotel, there is something for everyone. There are sandy beaches, rocks, and promontories for diving. Another popular spot is located in the islets of the Lysingbad complex, east of the city centre, but only accessible to camping guests.

9 km north, direction Äleklinta and Bruddesta, cliffs with brown tones, red rust, ochre and beige, overlooking beautiful pebble beaches.

At the northern exit of Borgholm, imposing limestone cliffs and prehistoric remains.

Örestrandsbaden and Pålsjöbaden, at the end of the. Helsingborg's inhabitants pass through the city in bath robes to dip into the sea. Just behind the harbour and the tropical beach planted in summer of palm and straw. Very popular.

Follow Norra Strandgatan, then Fagerlinsvägen, and take the small shady path to the small, pleasant and quiet public beach of Gültzauudden, almost in the center of town. It is a nice beach among the many swimming spots in the area. It is a very popular place among the locals, especially for children. In the summer you can enjoy a nice swim in the sun with an ice cream. Less popular in winter, but why not visit anyway. The coastline always invites for a meditative walk!

A central building and 4 annexes, 100 beds, catering.

An interesting reserve because it is easily accessible from the centre. An important tourist destination for more than a century, this protected area is home to a wide variety of animals (many birds such as the intrepid plover, the golden plover or the ptarmigan) and plants (more than 200 varieties including Lapland lousewort, rare azaleas, mountain heather...). At 820 m above sea level, Dundret offers a superb panorma

Located at the western end of the city of Umeå, the sculpture park is quiet and secluded. Interesting and original, it offers a beautiful space with works by many Swedish and international artists. It is a perfect place to spend a meditative afternoon among the birdsong and the trees. In winter as well as in summer, the sculptures occupy the space in a captivating way. Admission is free at any time of the year, but the place is not very interesting when there is too much snow.

This lost peninsula in the north-east of Gotland is mostly known for its very original Fabriken hotel, but the nature reserve in the south of the peninsula is superb to isolate yourself and enjoy the amazing vegetation. Limestone quarries were dug on the island in 1908 by a German company. Thus, for most of the 20th century, there was a limestone industry on the island until it was closed to the public by the Swedish army between 1970 and 1990 to be transformed into a military base.

The most beautiful place on the island to watch the sun set behind the island of Stora Karlsö. Nearby is a charming little fishing village called Djupvik. The Eksta Coast Nature Reserve stretches from Djupvik to Hammarudden. It is a beautiful stretch of Gotland's coastline, with a view of the two small Karlsöarna islands. In the central part of the reserve is Kronvall, a fishing village that was once much larger than it is today and which, according to legend, is where the Danish army landed in 1361.

This is the mountain where the Aurora Sky observation station is located, which can be reached by cable car. From the chairlift, a superb view unfolds over the entire valley. A refuge awaits you at the top. Unfortunately, it is not possible to sleep there, but it is a magical place to enjoy a hot coffee or tea with Swedish cakes while sitting by the stove. Then, following the gentle slope of the mountain with its few snowdrifts, you can reach a deserted platform, a very mysterious place covered with small mounds of flat stones.

To discover this magnificent archipelago, you can take boats that shuttle to the islands of Idö and Hasselö. The first is famous for its excellent restaurants and is a refuge for many city dwellers who own holiday cottages there (if you wander around a bit, you will discover some incredible houses, notice to the architecture lovers!) On Hasselö, you can go on beautiful hikes and rent quads to ride the roads of the island at full speed; a great experience for those who want to have a thrill!

On the eastern side of the Härnön peninsula, 5 km from the city centre, there is a long white sandy beach bordered by steep rocks. Protected by the Smitingen nature reserve, this beach is isolated from urban noise pollution, yet remains very accessible. Signposted paths lead to caves and coarse pebble beaches, as well as to the beautiful Klubbsjön lake. There is a café on the beach for your midday hunger. If you don't have a car, you can also get there by bike in only 25 minutes from the city centre!

The national park. The first maritime sanctuary of the country dedicated to "National Park" (September 2009), Kosterhavet is a space of 450 km ² which, bordering Norwegian park Ytre Hvaler, provides protection for more than 6 000 species characteristic of this area. Its cold waters (5-7 ° C), their important salinity and the depth of the neighboring fjord (200 m) give it ocean characteristics, quite different from most of the Swedish coastlines. Nearly 200 species are actually absent elsewhere in national waters (brachiopods, corals, rare sponges…). Several projects are integrated in the creation of this marine park: protection of cultural and natural legacies, promotion of sustainable fishing, protection of corals, restoration of traditional farming and natural landscapes. For the thousands of tourists arriving every summer on this beautiful coast, this development of natural heritage translates into the possibility of discovering the places in a responsible and environmental way. Sea outings, underwater diving and park discoveries are possible. A Naturum recently opened on Nord Koster - Västra Bovägen 1 Tel (031) 60 50 00 - and this is where you will find all the possible activities on the islands surrounding and in this marine park.

In the Mariebergsskogen reserve, a place of nature awareness and discovery. A very special building, built half in the forest, half on the lake, in the shape of a leaf and which carries a giant egg inside. Very informative and designed for children to learn while having fun. They will be able to stroke real wolf, bear or lynx fur. Café with organic or fair trade products, with a beautiful view on the lake.