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Sweden is located in northern Europe and is bordering by Norway in the west, Finland in the east and Denmark in the south west. These four countries are also known as Scandinavian countries or Nordic countries. Sweden is a member of European Union (EU). Stockholm is the largest city in Sweden. It is also the capital of Sweden with a population of approximately one million inhabitants. The total population of Sweden is approximately nine million inhabitants. Other large cities in Sweden include Gothenburg, Malmo and Uppsala. The total area of Sweden is approximately 450,000 square kilometres. It is in fact the fourth largest country in Europe.
The following are two of our favourite tourist attractions in Sweden:- |
| Barken Viking, Gothenburg |
|  | Barken Viking, Gothenburg Barken Viking (the Bargue Viking) is located at Gullbergskajen at Lilla Bommen near the Opera House in the heart of the city of Göteborg. She is docked at Göteborg Guest Harbour permanently. She came to Sweden in 1950. Barken Viking now houses a hotel and a restaurant and is owned by Liseberg amusement park. The floating hotel attracts many foreign tourists visiting the city of Göteborg.
Barken Viking was constructed in 1906 by Burmeista and Wain in Copenhagen, Denmark and she had her maiden voyage in 1907. She is one of the few remaining four-masted steel bargues in the world. Barken Viking was the largest ever sailing ship constructed in Scandinavian countries! The ship has a total length of approximately 120 meters and is approximately 14 meter wide. The floating hotel and restaurant is opened to the public. You may have a cup of tea and light meals at the restaurant to chill out and at the time to enjoy the view of the harbour! |
Uppsala Castle Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott) is located at the summit of Slottsbacken just 150 meters from Fyris River in the heart of the city of Uppsala. It was built during the reign of King Gustav Vasa in the 16th century to defend the city from enemy attack. Today it is the residence of the County Governor of Uppsala County. It is also home to Uppsala Museum of Art and the Hall of State. An interesting tourist attraction at the castle is the old Vasaborgen located beneath the castle towards the Botanical Garden.
Uppsalaslott is one of the landmarks of Uppsala and a popular tourist attraction. It dominates the landscape of Uppsala City together with the Uppsala Cathedral. The castle was almost entirely damaged by the big fire of 1702. It took many years to rebuild the castle. Nevertheless the restored facade was different from that of the original. The castle's present facade has two round spires on both sides of the main building. Gunilla Bell is located outside the castle together with several cannons as depicted on our photo to the right. It overlooks Uppsala Cathedral. Gunilla Bell was donated by the wife of King Johan III and is still in usable condition.
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loisl Thu Sep 17, 2009 20:56 UTC
To bad you did not place all your very valuable tips to the respective locations; "Sweden" is to general to alocate them. Happy travelling, Peter | evaanna Thu Sep 17, 2009 17:43 UTC
As I can see from your page, there are still many things we have not seen in Sweden. We particularly regret not having been able to stop in Stockholm - the price for the underground car park was a total rip-off! Will be back to read and see more. | Manara Sun Aug 9, 2009 18:28 UTC
Your page is so rich of information I will have to visit it again to read all the tips. Great job! | hunterV Fri Jul 24, 2009 06:21 UTC
~ You have nice tips, thanks, friends ... Your photos are superb! ~ Take care ~ |
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