Stockholm and Gotland: Swedish icons

The medieval town of Visby is one of Sweden's finest, set on the picturesque island of Gotland and boasting UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Visby is best-known for its well-preserved city walls, built in the 12th century, and enchants visitors with its historic centre where cobbled streets, bustling squares and colourful half-timbered houses await. Visby offers countless churches, an excellent museum and lovely Botanical Gardens, and the quaint cafes, restaurants and local handicraft shops only add to its appeal.

Stockholm is beautifully spread across fourteen islands, connected by bridges and surrounded by shimmering waterways. The Swedish capital breathes history in the narrow streets of Gamla Stan, the medieval old town with its ochre-coloured facades and the imposing Royal Palace. At the same time, Stockholm is a bustling modern metropolis where design, fashion and innovation take centre stage. You'll find world-famous museums like the Vasa Museum and the ABBA Museum, trendy neighbourhoods like Södermalm full of vintage shops and hip cafés, and green oases like Djurgården. The city combines Scandinavian style with a relaxed atmosphere, where you can enjoy a fika (coffee break) just as easily as admiring royal splendour. Stockholm offers a unique mix of culture, nature and urban life all year round.