Helsingborg
Located by the sea, Helsingborg has historically been the gateway to Denmark and the rest of Europe since it is only 4 km of water between Helsingborg and its Danish sister city Helsingor. Surnamed the Pearl of the Sound it is a town striving to be continental and something else than the rest of Sweden. Helsingborg is known for the Karnan Tower, the remainder of a medieval fortress. A trip to Sofiero is a must, particularly in May and June when the rhodendendron is in full bloom. Fredriksdal museums and gardens is one of Sweden's most famous open-air museums with an outstanding botanical garden. The Karnan tower, Helsingborgs most famous landmark, has guarded the city for over 600 years. The Dunker Culture center displaying various temporary exhibitions along with objects from the town's museum collections. | Book this City | Karlshamn
On the border of Skane, Karlshamn is an excellent stopover for those traveling from Kristianstad in the west to Kalmar in the north on the road to Stockholm. The main tourist attraction is the Karlshamns Kulturkvarter, at the corner of Vinkelgatan and Drottninggatan. Here you will find the town's most historic buildings, some of which have been turned into small galleries and museums.The historical buildings of Karlshamn are well preserved and the Culture Centre has some very interesting attractions. One of Sweden's finest antique trading houses is situated at the Skottsbergska garden. The buildings are from the 1700's and in the cellars you can see how business was conducted 200 years ago. The museum houses exhibits reflecting the fishing and shipping industries. Hollandarhuset building is a remarkable example of 1600's architecture. | Book this City | Karlskrona
Karlskrona, an historic navy base at the souteastern tip of Sweden, is on the UNESCO World Heritage list as an outstanding example of a late17th-century European planned naval city. Stortorget, or the main square of town, is one of the biggest and most beautiful in northern Europe. In the middle of the square is a statue of Karl XI, who founded the town. The Admiralty Church is Sweden's largest wooden church. Don't miss Drottningskar's citadel and Kungsholm's fortress with its circular harbor and exotic plants from all over the world. You can also experience a genuine part of Swedish life in the countryside - going hiking, walking, fishing or swimming in the many forests, lakes and nature reserves. Sweden's southernmost archipelago with a string of 1 650 islands are waiting to be discovered by boat, ferry or car. | Book this City | Kristianstad - Airport City
Founded in 1614 to defend the Danish kingdom against Swedish attacks, Kristianstad was actually a part of Denmark for 44 years, and therefore is still called today most "Danish of Sweden's towns." The fort laid out by Christian IV was northern Europe's most modern. The only parts of the fortification still left are portions of the northernmost system surrounding what now is the residential district of Utanverken. The town is known for its famous town plan and its Renaissance church. The surrounding countryside offers a wide range of outdoor activities. Only a short distance from the town, the long beaches offer good opportunities for sailing, windsurfing and swimming and the forests, lakes and rivers are ideal for hiking, canoeing, fishing and bird watching. Within 25 km there are six golf courses. | Book this City | Lund
Dating back from more than 1,000 years ago, Lund is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage and full of charm. The town has winding passageways, centuries-old buildings, and the richness of a university town. Lund University, founded in 1666, continues to play an active role in town life. The town has a relaxed atmosphere, there are lots of young people and it's nice to stroll around the old centre. Lund offers a wide variety of leisure activities ranging from swimming and fishing to youth recreation centres, community group activities and much more. Lund also provides a broad range of cultural experiences in art, music, dance, theatre, literature and film. | Book this City | Malmo - Airport City
Dating back from the 13th century, Sweden's third-largest city, Malmo is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage. Its oldest building, dating from the early 14th century, St Peter's Church peeks out from behind the City Hall. The church was built in "Baltic Brick Gothic" style. Malmohus Castle is the oldest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia dating from 1436. The most charming square and one of the most popular meeting places in the city, Lilla Torg was built in 1592 as a market square featuring several interesting buildings. In the heart of the city, west of the Lilla Torg square, is the picturesque Gamla Vaster area hosting colourful street buildings and grand stone and brick establishments. Don't miss architect Santiago Calatrava's spectacular apartment building in the Western Harbour. At 190 metres, Turning Torso is the tallest building in Sweden. | Book this City |
|
Latin America, Mexico, Caribbean and Europe 
