Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland.
Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Jan 1min
Finland is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia.
Its capital, Helsinki, occupies a peninsula and surrounding islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is home to the 18th-century sea fortress Suomenlinna, the fashionable Design District and diverse museums. The Northern Lights can be seen from the country's Arctic Lapland province, a vast wilderness with national parks and ski resorts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Jan 1min
Skåne County, sometimes referred to as Scania County in English, is the southernmost county, or län, of Sweden,
Mostly corresponding to the traditional province of Scania. It borders the counties of Halland, Kronoberg and Blekinge and connects to Capital Region, Denmark by the Öresund Bridge across the Øresund strait. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Dec 20241min
Marstrand is a seaside locality situated in Kungälv Municipality
Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,320 inhabitants in 2010. The town got its name from its location on the island of Marstrand. Despite its small population, for historical reasons Marstrand is often referred to as a city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Nov 20242min
Gotland is a large Swedish island and province in the Baltic Sea.
The biggest town, Visby, is distinguished by its cobblestone streets and well-preserved medieval city wall. Visby is also home to the grand, centuries-old St. Mary's Cathedral. Ruined medieval churches around town include St. Nicolai and St. Karin. Nearby, Gotlands Museum traces the island's natural and cultural history with art and artifacts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Nov 20242min
Lund is a city in the province of Skåne, at the southern tip of Sweden.
In the cobblestoned old town, the grand, centuries-old Lund Cathedral was built in the Romanesque style. Nearby, the Kulturen open-air museum features replicas of buildings from medieval times to the 20th century. The Lund University Historical Museum displays archaeological relics from the Stone and Bronze ages, plus a large coin collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Nov 20241min
Malmö is a coastal city in southern Sweden
It lies at the eastern end of the striking Öresund Bridge, a long road and railway bridge–tunnel running to Copenhagen, Denmark. In the city center, Lilla Torg is a cobblestone square with cafes, half-timbered houses and shops selling local handicrafts. Malmö Castle, a 16th-century fortress built by King Christian III of Denmark, houses nature, history and art exhibits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Nov 20241min
Kiruna is a town in the far north of Swedish Lapland.
It’s known for the huge LKAB iron ore mine and its underground visitors center with an exhibit on mining. Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården, the 19th-century former home of LKAB’s first managing director, is now a museum with a courtyard photography exhibit. Kiruna Church is notable for its bell tower and resemblance to the traditional huts of the indigenous Sámi people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Okt 20241min
