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Sweden Above the Arctic Circle
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Fly into: Stockholm
Fly out of: Stockholm
Total Duration: 6 days
This trip lets you see what Sweden's far north has to offer. Start with the cosmopolitan delights of Stockholm, then head north to learn about the Sami people. The region hosts popular outdoor activities in summer and winter.
- Natural Beauty
- Art and Culture
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Days 1-2
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1 Stockholm
The Archipelago Capital
- Boating in Stockholm's archipelago is an exquisite summertime activity; rent a sailboat or wooden boat and go exploring
- At the City Hall, you can see where the Nobel Prize is awarded or catch a panoramic view from the 348-foot tower
- Take advantage of extra daylight and stay out late at one of the city's nightclubs—they're open until 3 AM
Days 3-6
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2 Kiruna
Arctic Delights
- See the Kiruna Kyrka, the town's church, which incorporates Sami culture in the design
- Climb Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain
- The area is the home of Sweden's Sami, or Lapp, people; try some of their crafts
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