Holidays in Sweden with friends have all the chances to become a good tradition for a young group of people who are passionate about hiking, sports, and wilderness survival strategies.
From being a basic necessity in the struggle for existence, in Viking country, competing with the elements has become an art and an exquisite pleasure. In summer - trekking, mountain biking, yachting, surfing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, golf, and horseback riding. In winter - alpine skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobile races through the snowy expanses of Lapland. Just choose the right destination, and adventure will find you!
Water sports
Sweden's rugged coastline is perfect for rowing and sailing. Bohuslen's west coast is scattered with a necklace of islands from the northern limits of Gothenburg to the Norwegian border, offering stunning views of cliff-climbing fishing villages.
You can reward your dexterity and skill with hearty seafood specialties at a beachside restaurant during stops. Along the way, you'll encounter famous natural monuments such as the Fjöllbakka Archipelago, the mighty red granite cliffs, Hallands Vaderø Marine Reserve, and Wen Island, Falsterby Peninsula, and Koster Havet National Marine Park. Sailing through the Estland archipelago, you can bring back unique shots of the seal rookeries on the islands of Grüt, Tüst, and Arkösund.
Also worth seeing are the Stockholm Archipelago, in particular the islands of Utö, Grinda, Finhamn, and Sandhamn, the Klara River in Dalarna, the Göta Canal, and Dalsland.
For extreme rafting and paddling, head to Lapland to conquer the mountain rivers Kalix, Vindal, and Büske. The high-speed rafting on the Sturfallet rapids, with drops of up to 6 meters, guarantees a powerful adrenaline rush and an unforgettable experience.
Less experienced rafters prefer a quiet, relaxing holiday on the forest lakes of Värmland or organized rafting tours on the quiet, flat Klara River along the classic route from Gunnerud to Karlstad, where you'll have to knit your own raft!
The rowing and sailing season in Sweden runs from May to September, but be warned that the July-August period can be difficult to moor yachts due to the huge influx of tourists.
For extreme rafting and paddling, head to Lapland to conquer the mountain rivers Kalix, Vindal, and Büske. The high-speed rafting on the Sturfallet rapids, with drops of up to 6 meters, guarantees a powerful adrenaline rush and an unforgettable experience.
Less experienced rafters prefer a quiet, relaxing holiday on the forest lakes of Värmland or organized rafting tours on the quiet, flat Klara River along the classic route from Gunnerud to Karlstad, where you'll have to knit your own raft!
The rowing and sailing season in Sweden runs from May to September, but be warned that the July-August period can be difficult to moor yachts due to the huge influx of tourists.
Bicycle - Man's friend
Mountbiking and biking are among the other fun activities for a cheerful group of friends. Travelers have a wide network of bike rentals and landscaped bicycle paths in cities and in the countryside. Particularly popular are the scenic routes along the Göta Canal and the 210 km long cycle track along the Klara River in Värmland.
The Ore Bike Park is a place of mass pilgrimage for BMX riders from all over the world. In summer and fall, the park hosts prestigious mountain bike races and equestrian demonstrations during the traditional summer bike festival.
The best time to travel around Sweden by bike is between April and October.
Climbing and speleotourism
The breathtaking panorama of Sweden's rocky coastline and the Scandinavian mountains awakens a passion for mountaineering, even for those who have only seen climbing poles and safety ropes in the movie Vertical. A trip to Sweden is a great reason to learn rock climbing skills or improve your climbing skills. Stockholm and Gothenburg have walls for climbers to safely train.
Mount Oreskutan and the hilly terrain of Stura-Shefallet National Park are more suitable for beginners. In Skåne, climbers love Sheralid Canyon, the coastal skerries of Mølle, Söderåsen National Park, and the Kullaberg Nature Reserve, where cave labyrinths, in addition to rocks, are also found.
The more established Lummelund dungeons on Gotland and the postcard-perfect Sina Silvermin cave, where regular banquets are held, are ideal for a first introduction to the underground world when enthusiasm far outweighs experience.
The most advanced climbers can venture to the famous Lunderrspasset pass, as well as the Silarna and Helags glaciers. Of course, conquering the Scandinavian mountains does not give you the right to be called a "snow leopard," but Moscow was not built at once! Mountaineering lessons in Sweden will give you a lot of colorful emotions and help you gain valuable experience before climbing Everest.
Music Vacation
The return to civilization is certainly worth celebrating, and the Swedes are unmatched in the art of partying. Sweden's bars and nightclubs are known for their stylish interiors, fine food, and top-quality music. In Swedish clubs, the paparazzi catch VIPs having a blast - the infectious atmosphere of ecstasy makes you forget everything and drown in an ocean of pleasure.
Stockholm's nightlife is centered in the Stureplan neighborhood. The Swedish capital's music menu is unusually rich: the Swedish capital picks up all the trendy rhythms on the fly. Cozy hipster club Pet Sounds Bar has its finger on the pulse of indie rock, clubs like Fashing and Berns play mediated jazz, and good old rock 'n' roll is alive and well, as the thunderous seances at Debaser Medis prove.
Fans of the Millennium trilogy will love the uncluttered atmosphere of Kvarnen, a bar decorated in the aesthetics of Stieg Larsson's novels. And if you just want to get out on the dance floor to upbeat, cheerful music, check out Solidaritet, Rose, Spy bar, and Hell's Kitchen.
The proximity of the resorts adds fuel to Malmö's boiling cauldron of nightlife, so visiting music lovers get the cream of the crop. The walls of the famous KB rock club are shaken by the unbridled power of live sound every weekend, and the stages are packed with not only pubescent garage musicians but also top stars. For those who love the sport of dance, the Cuba Café restaurant plays hot Latin American tunes every night.
The lounge bars of the Rosen chain are the place to go to savor creative cocktails, while the freshest beer is served at Malmö Brygghus - fresh from the brewery! And if adrenaline doesn't make any drink seem bland, spend a night at the green table at the luxurious Casino Cosmopol gambling house.
The Babel Club throws the wildest parties with its rattling mix of avant-garde theater and dance shows. After the action, cool off in the low-key, respectable atmosphere of Pickwick Pub and The Bishop's Arms, where the gentleman's code is strictly enforced.
The only things that don't dance in Gothenburg's entertainment venues are chairs and tables! The incendiary mix of pop, disco, funk, hip-hop and R&B in the repertoire of the trendy clubs Trädgarn, Push, BLVD and Park Lane will turn on the shyest of guests. The atmospheric Valand Cellar will quench nostalgia for old-school rock, while the live experiments of young bands can be heard in the Sticky Fingers rock bar. Fans of jazz and black music praise the Nefertiti club.
Club parties in Sweden last until 4 or 5 a.m., and there are age restrictions. Minors and young people under the age of 23-25 are persona non grata.
The combination of two opposing trends in Swedish youth vacation scenarios is shocking at first, but it's actually a very Swedish approach. The Scandinavian world teaches us to accumulate diverse experiences, discard stereotypes and experiment with different lifestyles to enrich our inner world.
