Add a Stay in Stockholm to Northern Lights Holidays

Northern Lights holidays come in the form of many itineraries, and whether you choose to travel to Sweden or Iceland you are in for a real treat. Both destinations have so much to offer in terms of history, landscape and opportunities to see the lights.

Sweden is highly popular as a choice destination for dedicated Northern Lights holidays, and when you consider all this incredible country has to offer, it is little wonder. Often overlooked by travellers venturing to southern, central and eastern Europe, this charming country has a stunning landscape, fabulous cities, a delightfully friendly population and a unique and interesting history – and, of course, the Aurora Borealis!

Northern Lights holidays based in Sweden may include a couple of days' stay in the capital, Stockholm.

Highlights of Stockholm

This cosmopolitan city is arguably one of the world’s most beautiful, where centuries of history and culture are engrained around every corner. Today, Stockholm is well known for its progressive attitude, modern feel and enthusiasm for design, fashion, gastronomy and technology. Alongside this, the history and culture are well respected and celebrated in the city’s museums and monuments. All around the city the beautiful scenery reminds you that you are in the charming capital of a spectacular country.

The wonderful thing about Stockholm is that is has all the advantages of a big city but escapes many of the downsides. It is easy to get around the centre and the streets are clean, the air is fresh and the city’s green areas are plentiful. In short, Stockholm is the perfect combination of nature, urban chic and cultural interest, and it makes the ideal addition to the itinerary.

The Stockholm Archipelago

One of the most fascinating parts of the city is the wonderful Stockholm archipelago. This maritime landscape escapes the notice of many visitors, but for those who do take the time to explore, there is much to admire. The collection of more than 30,000 islands is completely unique to this part of the world, and although only 1000 of these are inhabited, you can visit many of them from the city on one of the old archipelago boats. Some of these boats are the original vessels dating back well over a century and many are steam powered. You can head off on a day excursion, an overnight one or just a short two-hour trip to get a taster of this beautiful part of the world. Many tours offer gourmet lunches or dinner on board, which makes a trip even more special.

When choosing from the many Northern Lights holidays on offer, consider the beauty and attractions of Sweden. This delightfully welcoming country, so undiscovered by the masses, makes a fabulous base from which to enjoy hunting the Aurora Borealis as well as offering so much more in terms of history, culture, landscape and experiences.

Kevin Collins is director of Aurora Nights, a company offering a select range of once in a lifetime holidays to see the Northern Lights. For the best Northern Lights holidays Iceland and Swedish Lapland offer an excellent opportunity. Aurora Nights is part of Weekend a la Carte, a family-run company with vast in-depth knowledge based on their extensive travels to the region and passionate about giving superb client service.

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