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Holidays in Sweden
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.
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 mid-week, the region is much quieter and by mid August when the Swedes return to work, 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.
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.
For information on all our Holidays in Sweden make a choice from the sections below...
Sweden holiday Information
From the UK there is easy access to Sweden by air and sea throughout the year. To help you plan for your visit to Sweden here is some general information about the climates, passport requirements and currency.
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Stockholm City Breaks
Stockholm is a beautiful, lively city that offers a wonderful mix of cultures, architecture and tourist attractions that appeal to visitors throughout the year.
Architecturally the old narrow streets of Gamla Stan and beautiful palaces are in contrast to the straight lines of modern Scandinavian design found in many of the hotels.
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Gothenburg City Breaks
This beautiful, compact green city takes visitors by surprise with its wonderful relaxed and welcoming atmosphere whatever the season.
The best way to explore is on foot, although the city boasts an efficient transport system, taking in the many parks, shopping in the wealth of large stores, boutiques, design shops and cafes, not forgetting that the sea and archipelago is never far away.
Those in search of culture will appreciate Opera House, Concert Hall, home to Sweden’s National orchestra and the Art museum. As with the whole region Gothenburg is proud of its gourmet traditions, especially when it comes to seafood.
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Fly Drive Western Sweden
We think there are so many great places to stay in the region that we thought we would tell you more about them and let you plan your own fly drive itinerary, setting your own pace.
At several locations it will be necessary to park your car on the mainland and hop on a small ferry to take you on a short journey through the archipelago to your hotel.
Driving is a pleasure with routes well signposted although figuring out the car ferry (some taking you just a couple of hundred metres) protocol can be amusing, if only for the locals!
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Accommodation in Western Sweden
We have chosen a diverse range of accommodation that will allow you to explore this beautiful region. What all of the accommodation have in common are individual character, great settings and personal service. There are no chains, all are privately owned and lovingly cared for. The region has a well deserved reputation for great food which you will be able to experience first hand from the hotels kitchens are in nearby restaurants.
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Activity Holidays in Sweden
After all the wonderful food in the region this is an ideal opportunity to get some exercise in some beautiful settings. Below we feature a number of activity breaks that can be included as part of your fly drive itinerary.
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Sailing Holidays in Western Sweden
The ideal way to explore Western Sweden is by yacht. Upon boarding your yacht in Gothenburg you will sit down and plan your itinerary with your skipper. You will then set sail through the regions spectacular archipelago stopping to picnic on tiny uninhabited islands, swim in crystal clear coves and stop in the picturesque fishing villages along the coast for excellent dinners.
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Viking Line, Sweden to Finland
Viking Line, with their luxurious and spacious ships, makes travelling a pleasure. They offer a number of routes through the world's largest archipelago between Finland and Sweden linking Stockholm to Helsinki, Turku and the Aland islands. The on board facilities include a wide range of restaurants to meet all tastes, numerous bars, live entertainment and nightclubs. As well as competitive passenger, car and cabin crossing prices, Viking Line offer excellent mini cruises for those wishing to be pampered for a few days.
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Map of Western Sweden
Our map of the region will help you locate the resorts, villages and hotels that we feature. If you click on the location name or corresponding red dot on the map it will pull up further details with accommodation and activity information and prices.
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Sweden Holiday News
For all the latest news on Santa Claus and the holidays that Emagine UK have to offer visit our Santa Claus Blog. Over the coming months we will post useful santa claus information and details of all the great resorts and holidays that we now have, and everything you need to know If you want to visit Santa in his Lapland home .
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Sweden Booking Conditions
If you would like to see our booking conditions please use the link below.
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