At Emagine our many years of experience arranging travel to Scandinavia, and indeed travelling extensively within the region ourselves, make us confident that we can offer expert advice that will allow you to plan a holiday that meets your personal needs. We take pride in offering a friendly personal service and unbiased, knowledgeable opinions.
With the exception of Stockholm we concentrate on the relatively small region of western Sweden. The region has so much to offer and, once outside Gothenburg, is pretty much unexplored by non Scandinavians although all the locals manage to speak perfect English.
Along the coast you can take in breathtaking views, sail or kayak through the stunning archipelago or stop in one of the many small picturesque fishing villages to enjoy a meal cooked with fish straight from the harbour.
Inland the region offers excellent hiking and is a golfer’s paradise. Wherever you go in the region two themes prevail, interesting personal hotels, some featured in our brochure have just 10 rooms, and excellent food.
During July the coast is popular with Swedes and Norwegians wanting to make the most of the very long summer days, many exploring the archipelago in their sailing boats tying up each evening at tiny island harbours dominated by pretty red fishermen’s huts some now converted into restaurants and hotels.
Outside of this period, especially midweek, the region is much quieter and by mid August when the Swedes return to work, it is really starting to wind down allowing the anti social among us to explore at will while still enjoying the remaining summer days.
The region has a few strong traditions that, not surprisingly, revolve around food. In September and October everyone heads to the coast for Lobster weekends eating in the lovely waterside restaurants. We will be happy to arrange a long weekend so you can join them.
From late November all restaurants offer spectacular table-groaning Christmas buffets with each establishment trying to out do the next. When combined with a visit to the festive Liseberg Christmas market in Gothenburg you really will be getting into the Christmas spirit.

Sweden is well served with several direct flights a day operated by SAS and City Airline between London Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham. Newcastle and Aberdeen are served by SAS with flights via Copenhagen.

DFDS sail throughout the year from Newcastle to Gothenburg. Alternatively it is possible to sail from Harwich to Denmark and drive onwards to Sweden.

8,9 million. 3,4 million of which live in or around the 3 largest cities, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo.

Sweden has a temperate climate thanks to the Gulf Stream, and the water is pretty much the same as it is in Great Britain; the main difference is that there is usually less rain and more sunshine in the summer. Sea temperatures, particularly on the West Coast, are slightly higher than the English Channel in the summer. You can have the same type of clothes as you would have for a summer visit to the British Isles. Winter temperatures are slightly lower than they are in UK, but it is a ‘dry’ cold that is not at all unpleasant.

Swedens currency is the Swedish krona and öre. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 09.30 – 15.00 although those located in airports, ports and railway stations may have longer opening hours.

87% of the population are Lutheran.

British visitors to Sweden require a valid 10 year passport but do not require visas for a stay of up to 3 months.

The electric current is 220V (230V), 50Hz.