The fascinating colors of Northern Europe: Sweden

Quiet, peaceful, cozy...

Escape, freedom, freshness...

Sweden, located in Northern Europe, is almost what people call a “perfect country”.

Although located in Northern Europe, located in the remote Scandinavia Peninsula;

Although 1/7 of the country is within the Arctic Circle;

However, Sweden is a very charming country.

What the world knows about Sweden is nothing more than that it is a Nordic country with a very high "happiness index".

This may be because Swedes have a reserved and shy character that makes Germans helpless.

However, whether you know it or not, Sweden once dominated Northern Europe.

The Swedes, who are of Germanic descent, established a centralized state as early as the early 16th century.

And once suppressed the "combat nation" Russia,"Eastern Expedition" to today's St. Petersburg area.

How many years have been wasted, how many changes have taken place.

Sweden, whose name means "the kingdom of peace", has now become almost synonymous with "enjoying life".

Sweden has occupied our lives in another way.

• From the ancient Norse mythology to the Nobel Prize, which represents glory;

• From Volvo traveling thousands of miles to IKEA in daily life;

• From Ericsson, the “everything is under control”, to the brand leading the trend.

With beautiful scenery, unique culture and cuisine, and countless elements worth exploring, Sweden has become a niche but popular destination among travel enthusiasts.

Remember that we once introduced Denmark, which is also located in Northern Europe?

The northernmost fairy tale kingdom: Denmark

Across the sea, the "tall" Swedes sneer every time they hear Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, being called "the world's best designed city".

Because in their minds, the exquisite Swedish cities are the “masters” that can best combine art and design.

What is there in faraway Sweden?

Well, there’s actually a lot more to it than just “meatballs.”

Don't go away...look down.

I believe that many people grew up reading Mr. Jin Yong’s martial arts novels.

Put aside those fanciful secret books and treasure books,

In the world of martial arts, there is an "artifact" - the cold jade bed.

This is basically a "physical cheat" used by the Tomb Sect to cheat.

If you have friends, you also dream that one day you can sleep on a cold jade bed, so that you "greatly improve your skills", and then "have unique skills" and embark on a career At the pinnacle of life, found the meaning of life and from then on was proud of the world .

Then, you really should go to Sweden.

Because...there really is a "cold jade bed" here.

Image: Pebble Magazine

The Swedes, using their unique conditions, offer the world their "cold jade bed": a hotel made of ice - ICEHOTEL .

Dome-shaped igloo, while admiring the aurora, imagine yourself as an Eskimo, riding a sled across the ice field in the ice and snow. This is simply an enjoyment that many people dream of.

In 1989, Yngve Bergqvist opened the world's first hotel made of ice and snow - ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi in ​​northern Sweden. The aim is to make the magical experience of sleeping in an igloo available to everyone.

As the hotel gradually became famous, many ice sculptors and artists from Sweden and around the world began to join the team, which also made ICEHOTEL's room designs more and more bold.

This unique "ice hotel" has gradually evolved from just a few small ice rooms to the world's largest pure ice hotel with an area of ​​more than 5,000 square meters.

Every visitor who walks into this "ice hotel" made of 30,000 tons of snow and 4,000 tons of ice will be conquered by this breathtaking imagination.

Staying in a pure ice hotel during travel must be the most gimmicky experience.

The most eye-catching thing in the guest room of the "Ice Hotel" is the large double bed made of thick ice blocks.

Looking at this crystal clear ice bed, the biting cold air is everywhere.

It’s as if the “cold jade bed” written by Mr. Jin Yong actually exists.

Although this ice hotel in Sweden has attracted the attention of the world with its ice art.

But there is a problem that has been facing us for a long time.

That's how to save a hotel.

This is no joke.

Although Jukkasjärvi is located north of the Arctic Circle, the temperature still rises above 0 degrees Celsius every summer.

Therefore, in relatively "warm" seasons, hotels made of ice and snow will slowly melt.

In April every year, after sending away the last guest, the Ice Hotel’s year of operation is coming to an end.

Before the entire hotel melts, staff will remove thousands of tons of ice and transport it to the "Ice Hotel Art Center" for storage to prepare for the reconstruction project a few months later (every October).

Also preserved are a few ice sculptures that were once displayed in hotel rooms or elsewhere for tourists to visit.

If you are regretting that you are unable to visit this world-famous "masterpiece" due to schedule reasons.

Then the "moment to witness the miracle" has arrived.

After years of design and hard work, ICEHOTEL finally built an ice and snow hotel that "doesn't melt all year round" - ICEHOTEL 365.

Picture: ICEHOTEL 365

The new refrigeration equipment ensures that ICEHOTEL 365 can be maintained at about minus 5 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

And in terms of humanization, ICEHOTEL has already designed Warm Room and Cold Room.

It is for the convenience of travelers, who can still "take a breather" while "enjoying the cold".

After all, sleeping on the "cold jade bed" for a long time makes even "Yang Guo" grin .

Health first, health first.

In order to highlight the difference between ICEHOTEL 365 and ICEHOTEL, the new hotel’s room design is infinitely closer to luxury.

Art Suites and Deluxe Suites will definitely take your experience to a new level.

If you are already here and can’t wait to inquire about reservations, then we are ready for you.

address:

Marknadsvägen 63, 981 91 Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

Phone: +46 980 668 00

Reservation email:

reservations@ice hotel.com

Official website:

www.icehotel.com (English, Swedish)

Stocking is the nickname of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.

Stockholm is not only the second largest city in Northern Europe, but also the transportation hub for most friends heading to Sweden.

Unexpectedly, Swedes really like this name.

Therefore, it has been used and passed down to this day.

Stockholm is located on the west coast of the Baltic Sea. The entire urban area is distributed on the peninsula and 14 islands, connected by more than 70 large and small bridges.

Therefore, it also has a literary nickname - "Venice of the North".

Ancient and elegant, it is the first impression of Stockholm.

Tranquil lakes, dotted islands, majestic palaces, and simple and stylish buildings all display the Swedish people's intriguing and calm beauty.

Travel between the islands on a relaxing Stockholm cruise.

Different routes, Stockholm's scenery, each has its own characteristics.

If you want to climb high and see far away, then the unique "Rooftop Walk" will definitely let you remember this city from another perspective.

Climb to the rooftops of the Old Town and follow a specially designed track.

You can easily and safely step over the roofs of centuries-old buildings here.

Pass through the spiers that record the history of Stockholm one after another, and overlook the street scenes of different urban districts.

And, of course, there’s the eye-catching Nobel Prize Museum.

Don’t be put off by the “countless” vendors in front of the museum.

Because you may miss the "hot-selling" ice cream in the museum, as well as the "Internet celebrity" chocolate that is made into the "Nobel Medal".

If you have to say the most worthwhile place to spend a day in Stockholm, then you have to say "Zoo Island".

Djurgarden , or South Djurgarden, is the largest of the 14 islands in Stockholm.

It is visited by more than 10 million tourists every year, which shows its popularity in Stockholm.

The main reason is that there are several museums on the island.

Among them, the Vasa Museum is the focus of attention.

Vasa Museum (Swedish: Vasa Museet), locals prefer to call it the "Shipwreck Museum".

Because there is a 17th-century gunboat parked here, the Vasa, which had a tragic fate but has been passed down through the ages.

However, Vasa's most glorious moment was also the beginning of its most tragic fate.

On August 10, 1628, the Vasa launched its maiden voyage amidst the cheers of the onlookers. But as several strong winds blew by, the "arrogant" Vasa capsized and sank in full view of everyone.

He has been sleeping at the bottom of the ocean ever since.

The most fascinating colors on earth

Northern Light

Wish you were here.

Sweden's consumption level is the same as that of other Nordic countries that remain above the European level. It is quite "unfriendly" to tourists. Please be sure to increase your travel budget, and then increase it some more.

The currency in circulation in Sweden is the Swedish Krona, with the currency code SEK. The denominations of the banknotes are 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, and 20. The coins are 10, 5, 2, 1.

Sydney Currency Services' store in North Sydney offers two-way exchange of Australian dollars and Swedish krona with 0 fees and 0 commissions. And enjoy 30-day worry-free currency repurchase guarantee*.

Note: Although Sweden is a member of the European Union, it also accepts Schengen visas. But the euro is not accepted by local merchants. Remember to bring Swedish kronor.

Coffee – 40 CZK (Regular Cappuccino)

Bottled water – 20 CZK (330ml small bottle)

Beer – 80 CZK (330ml bottle)

Lunch – 100 CZK (congratulations, this is another sandwich country)

Dinner – 400 CZK (appetizer+main course+dessert+wine)

Taxi – 600 SEK (Stockholm International Airport to city center)

Big Mac Set – 90 CZK (cheap and full)

Economy – AUD 100 per person per day (brunch, light restaurant, dinner, public transportation and 1 attraction fee)

Normal – 140 Australian dollars per person per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner in a regular restaurant, public transportation and 1 attraction fee)

Deluxe – AUD 200 per person per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner at ordinary restaurant, taxi fare and 1-2 attraction fees)

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