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
Abisko is a small village in Sweden, north of the Arctic Circle.
Just out of town, extending from the southwestern shore of Torneträsk Lake, is Abisko National Park. Surrounded by mountains, it shelters lemmings and reindeer, plus the Lapp orchid. The King’s Trail begins in the park and leads to Hemavan, in the south. The Aurora Sky Station, on Mount Nuolja, is an observation center for the Northern Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Okt 20242min
Gothenburg, a major city in Sweden, is situated off the Göta älv river on the country's west coast.
An important seaport, it's known for its Dutch-style canals and leafy boulevards like the Avenyn, the city's main thoroughfare, lined with many cafes and shops. Liseberg is a popular amusement park with themed rides, performance venues and a landscaped sculpture garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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