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Stockholm Sweden City FactsMy great grandfather Axel Stanislaus Larson left Stockholm in 1885 to travel to the United States. He was a tailor. I have visited Stockholm three or four times. Each time I visit, I look at the facial characteristics and mannerisms of the people who live there. In doing so I can see my Grand parents. There are certain facial characteristics which are of a national nature and define the national look. Visit the country of origin for your ancestors and check this out for yourself.
Here are links to articles of interest to the tourist in Sweden. SOURCE19 Aug 2005For the first time in its history the America’s Cup, the world’s biggest sailing event, will be gracing the shores of Northern Europe, making a splash in the city of Malmö and stirring a wave of interest across the Skåne region in southern Sweden.Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article8 Jul 2005Despite its small population and large area, Sweden is a technologically advanced country with good infrastructure. Geographically speaking, it is characterized by its long coastlines, large forests and numerous lakes. Sweden is one of the countri ...Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Fact sheet1 Jul 2005Sweden is a small nation in terms of population, but large in area. No wonder outdoor pursuits have become so important to the Swedes – starting at preschool age and continuing through adulthood.Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article24 Jun 2005During the summer months in Sweden the sun shines around the clock. The midnight sun is a world-famous attraction which cannot be described in words – it simply has to be experienced! Whether your tastes are gentle or extreme – or somewhere in betwee ...Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article8 Apr 2005Stockholm’s best venues for contemporary art are no longer in the city centre. Magasin 3, Färgfabriken and Tensta Konsthall can all be reached by spending a little longer than usual on the subway. They differ greatly in their approaches to art, but a ...Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article11 Jan 2005The key to truly enjoying the wonderful Nordic winter is being on the move, letting your own body take care of the heating. There are numerous ways of traveling through the great white expanses, giving a treat to body and soul.Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article17 Dec 2004There is simply no better way to enjoy the wonderful white world of winter than in the company of animals. If you've never before traveled at the courtesy of animals, let us assure you that it's a unique adventure of intimate contact with nature. The ...Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article8 Oct 2004Sweden´s great outdoors offers sports, recreation and nature experiences for every mood and taste. Many Europeans who visit northern Sweden for the first time are surprised to find such a vast and unspoiled wilderness. All year round, an endless arra ...Publisher:Swedish Travel & Tourism CouncilType:Article25 Aug 2004The Swedish service sector has expanded very rapidly in recent decades. Having accounted for just over 40% of jobs in the late 1940s, its share has climbed to almost 75% in 2003. Altogether, more than 3.2 million people work in services, including 1. ...Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Fact sheet20 Aug 2004Inspiration from an ancient, rustic tradition is a distinctive and original feature in contemporary Swedish design, fashion and craft. Design and, especially, fashion are contemporary creative expressions constantly looking forward, celebrating the n ...Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article1 Jun 2004A map of Sweden and the Nordic Region. A table of distances and general information on Sweden are also included. Parallel text in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian.Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Publication8 Apr 2004In Europe’s largest national park Sarek - often called Western Europe’s last wilderness - the hiker comes face to face with a natural beauty hard to match anywhere in the world.Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article3 Nov 2003You will not find impressive sharp peaks and bottomless descents in the Swedish mountains. This is because they are not meant to impress - they are meant for snowboarding. Snowboarder Niklas Bergh explains why.Publisher:Swedish Travel & Tourism CouncilType:Article10 Oct 2003Nettle soup, cloudberries, reindeer meat, and snaps? My livelihood, among other things, is all about food and wine. So when it was proposed that I visit Sweden to experience real Swedish cuisine, and to meet with some of Sweden's top ranking chefs an ...Publisher:Swedish Government OfficesType:Article2 Apr 2003This brochure reveals Sweden´s advantages as a place for professional meetings. The modern, well functioning, friendly and secure society is combined with clean air, fresh water and vast areas of virgin wilderness.Publisher:Swedish Travel & Tourism CouncilType:Publication27 Feb 2003There are some moments in life that seem particularly charged with meaning: seeing Venice for the first time, the lagoon the colour of molten gold; gazing down into the Ngorongoro crater at tiny specks that turn out to be countless antelope. These ar ...Publisher:Swedish Travel & Tourism CouncilType:Article18 Feb 2003Bigger, better, less colorful and more experimental - these were some of the dominant impressions from the recently concluded Stockholm Furniture Fair of 2003.Publisher:Swedish InstituteType:Article16 Nov 2002Most people who come to Sweden are struck by our country's sheer size. The wide open countryside, the rolling landscapes, the fantastic ocean coasts and immense forests give a feeling of spaciousness, harmony and tranquillity which makes an unforgett ...Publisher:Swedish Travel & Tourism CouncilType:Article1 Jul 2002This fact sheet describes, in condensed form, Swedish regulations and routines for obtaining entry visas, residence and work permits, and residence permits to establish a company.Publisher:Invest in Sweden AgencyType:Fact sheet1 Jan 2001Here, for the first time, Swedish architecture is presented in all its diversity. Five authors guide us around 280 of Sweden's most noteworthy buildings and describe their architecture. Castles and cathedrals are presented side by side with tradition ...Publisher:Swedish InstituteSOURCE
Tourism in StockholmFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.Tourism > Tourism in Sweden > Tourism in Stockholm A tourist in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, may consider the following options:
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See also: Culture of Sweden The best way to get around Europe is a train pass. I know. I have visited Europe more than twenty times. I never rented a car. The trains of Europe are fantastic. And a bargain as well,Read about my suggestions for what I can EurailHotel to save money. Click HERE.For more than 60 years, Rail Europe has been showing North Americans what Europeans have known all along: the best way to travel in Europe is on the trains! Find information about Eurail passes, Point to point tickets and high speed trains like the TGV and Eurostar (the channel tunnel train)! Click this button for more details on this excellent travel tool.
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