Looking for wide open spaces, endless forests, lakes as far as the eye can see and endless nights? Head for Sweden in northern Europe. A Scandinavian country that fascinates as much by its wild landscapes as by its nature-focused way of life. And here's the good news: it's perfectly possible to reach Sweden by train (or almost!), rather than by plane.
The good news is that flying from France to Sweden is easier than you might think. The quickest route usually takes you through Germany and Denmark before reaching Malmö or Stockholm.
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Once you're here, the train is one of the best ways to discover the country. Sweden boasts a vast rail network that easily connects Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Uppsala, as well as Swedish Lapland thanks to the mythical northern night trains.
In terms of discoveries, it's hard not to fall under the spell of Stockholm and its islands Göteborg and its relaxed atmosphere, or the Malmö, ideal gateway from Denmark. Between cosy cafés, creative neighborhoods and omnipresent nature, Swedish cities have that rare talent of combining a gentle way of life with wide-open spaces.
But Sweden is also a huge adventure playground. The further north you go, the more spectacular the scenery becomes: boreal forests, frozen lakes in winter, the midnight sun in summer... Night trains also make it easy to reach the Swedish Lapland including Kiruna or Abisko famous for its northern lights and arctic trekking.
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And then there's the unique sensation of slowing down. Take the time for a lakeside sauna, a fika (the quintessential Swedish coffee break) or a train ride through the fir trees: here, the journey is as much part of the experience as the destination.
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