Scenic forests, open picnic areas and stunning gardens on this rural islet today offer family fun, but also hide the ghastly history of its former prison.
Watch a game of ice hockey, go cross-country skiing and purchase a Dala Horse souvenir in this old-fashioned town adorning the shores of a pair of lakes.
Frozen in time since the 18th century, this gorgeous theater continues to produce operatic performances with the use of its original machinery, traps and décor.
Enjoy a family day out as you get to
know traditional fairy-tale characters, get about on a miniature train or watch
performances at this child-friendly museum.
Wander through grand halls to
discover classic 18th-century paintings or roam the grounds of this royal
palace to watch the ceremonious changing of the guard.
Fascinating sculptures, a regular
program of live music and what is considered to be the oldest image of
Stockholm can be found at this beautiful cathedral.