Christmas in Sweden
The country where IKEA was invented, VOLVO was created, Carlson was born and ABBA thundered, has every right to be called one of the most touristy in Europe. Firstly, because it is very beautiful there, and secondly, because of the excellent opportunities for spending winter holidays. So, going to celebrate Christmas in Sweden is quite a wonderful idea..
In the gingerbread house
For Swedes, this holiday is family and quiet. They prefer to gather in their parents' house and, sitting by the fireplace, treat themselves to delicious dishes, drink hot glue of red wine with spices and tell each other how the year has passed. Dried cod, pork and gingerbread houses are a must on the table in any Swedish family..
Preparations for Christmas in Sweden begin four weeks in advance. The whole country strives to participate in the marathon, the main stages of which are considered to be four Sundays. In each of them, on a special candlestick, another candle is lit, symbolizing the approach of your favorite holiday.
Streets and houses are richly decorated with illumination and sparkle with gold, Christmas trees compete in decoration, and New Year's sales force wallets to empty to make gifts to loved ones and friends on Christmas.
The Swede and the ski are twin brothers!
For those who cannot imagine themselves without active recreation, it is worth remembering that Christmas in Sweden can be a great opportunity to do active sports in the fresh air. Scandinavians are the ancestors of many winter activities. Some of the best ski slopes in the Old World have been built in these countries..
Take Selen, for example. The main guests of this largest resort in the country are couples with children, because skiing and snowboarding in Sweden is the main national entertainment in the long winter months. This place is located on the southern spurs of the Swedish mountains and has five different regions for skiing..
The season in Selen starts in November and finishes successfully only at the end of April. The total length of the local routes is more than 80 km, with height fluctuations up to half a kilometer. In total, the resort has almost a hundred lifts, and therefore you can get to the desired point without hustle and bustle and queues.
You can also devote Christmas in Sweden to sightseeing in Stockholm, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its austere charm perfectly matches the mood of a winter vacation: a little restrained and graceful, but very warm and hospitable in essence, the city will remain in the memory of every guest and will give many pleasant minutes from communicating with him.
