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The home of the Nobel Prize, Ikea and smorgasbord, Sweden is a heady mix of urban beauty, medieval ruins, quaint little towns, huge lakes and small islands.

Stockholm stands as one of the prettiest capitals in all of Europe, a compact city which is ideal for touring the Old Town and casual strolls through city parks.

An easy train ride from the capital, Gothenburg hums with life at its rollicking Liseberg amusement park, together with an impressive collection of maritime, historical and art museums.

Farther afield lies the walled, medieval porty city of Visby on the island of Gotland, offering a trip back in time (by ferry or plane) to view the town of "roses and ruins" and a jumble of cobblestone streets just asking to be explored.

Another must-see is the quaint medieval town of Vadstena, sometimes called the most beautiful in Sweden for the Renaissance castle that dominates the town, with an equally impressive 15th century abbey.

Visit Sweden - The official site for Sweden tourism with a complete guide to hotels, major attractions, including feature stories, photos, maps, tips on Swedish words & phrases, itinerary planner.

Swedish Information Smorgasbord - Like it says, with a link directory to practical info including hotels, tour operators, maps, currency converters, weather info.

Sweden.se - the official gateway to Sweden - A goldmine of facts and information on Swedish culture, history, infrastructure, government & trade, Swedish travel & tourism.

Stockholm - the Stockholm guide to tourist information, hotels & maps - And lots more, including information on major attractions, seasonal events, walking tours, kid-friendly activities, restaurants & nightclubs, and a section devoted to the Sweden archipelago.

Gotland.net - Sweden's largest island and a long medieval pedigree with guides to historic Visby along with island culture, hotels & accommodations, activities, maps, weather info.

Gothenburg - The complete guide with online hotel booking, itinerary planner, activities, restaurants, event calendar, feature stories & photos.

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