In February, Sweden doesn't look particularly welcoming. Although average temperatures range from -1 to +2°C, the dampness and biting winds, especially on the southern coast, add to the chill. If you're going on vacation in Sweden in February, make sure you dress warmly for temperatures about five degrees below the weather forecast.
Ski resorts, protected from humid air masses by a chain of Scandinavian mountains, are much more cheerful as the daylight hours gradually lengthen, the frost begins to ease, and the thermometers in Selene and Ore stay at -13°C.
The Lapland destinations of Riksgränsen and Dundret become more popular on ski tours to Sweden in February. It's worth braving the freezing cold and wrapping yourself in a hundred clothes for the delightful northern lights, as the symphony of rainbows in the dark skies reaches Wagnerian proportions.
In addition to skiers, low-season winter vacations in Sweden traditionally attract bargain hunters looking for discounts on accommodation, airfare, sightseeing, and museums. After a steep rise in December and January, prices for tours to Sweden in February are returning to moderate.
On the Internet, it is quite realistic to find a good offer for 700-900 EUR, and a "hot" trip costs even cheaper - from 500 to 600 EUR. Only for ski vacations in Sweden in February prices are not falling yet, as the leading resorts of the country experience the second peak of demand from mid-February to March-April.
February is also a popular time for themed tours to commemorate significant events in the country's cultural life. On the second day of the month, cities and towns celebrate Candlelight Day by placing lamps in windows with the curtains up. The myriad of glowing windows in the darkness of the northern night is a touching sight that warms the soul of the late traveler.
The first week of the month is the GIFF International Film Festival in Gothenburg, while fashionistas and design enthusiasts try not to miss the Stockholm Furniture Fair, a landmark event in the design world that will set many of the furniture design trends for the coming year.
In the second week of February, the country's eyes are on Gothenburg's waterfront, lined with sailboats and yachts on display.
The final highlight of the February program is the international antique fair in Stockholm, which attracts collectors from all over the world. For those with a sweet tooth, the Linköping Chocolate Festival on the last weekend of the month is a must-visit. The abundance of treats brought by overseas visitors is mind-boggling, but if you pull yourself together, you can discover a few exclusive recipes for chocolate desserts that grace the menus of the world's best restaurants.
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