Sweden is a large Beautiful country, the third largest EU country and divided into 3 major regions, Gotaland(South), Norrland(North) and Svealand(middle). Two third of the country is a Forest and only 3 percent of the land is built up. Sweden is a multicutural and very secular country. One fifth of the Swedish have foreign roots. They have the least income inequality and the world and are also considered to be very generous to the poor.
Sweden is a parliamentary democracy and it is a member of the European Union.
The Swedes are extremely innovative and very conscious environmentalists. Almost 50 percent of the Swedish Energy comes from Renewable energy resources and they strongly believe in preserving their forest cover and wildlife.
The Elk, the moose, the beavers, the golden eagle and of course the bears are some animals and birds sightings in the well preserved forests of Sweden.
Sweden has three major international airports, one in Stockholm (Arlanda Airport) is the capital city of Sweden and two in Gothenburg (Landvetter and Broma) in the west coast. Several flights via Europe or the Middle east are available to Arlanda and Landvetter airports from India.
Baltic Sea ferries arrive in Stockholm, Nynashamn and Kapellskar, from Aland, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia.
National rail carrier SJ runs trains from Oslo and Copenhagen to Stockholm.
A must for all wildlifers to explore the stunning forests, lakes and countryside of Sweden. Some fantastic wildlife encounters are guaranteed in this wild region iof Sweden. Central Svealand is called Bergslagen, famous for Swedish wildlife is also a mining district. Svealand also includes the very wild regions of Skinnskatterberg in Vastmanland, Uppland, Sodermanland, Narke, Varmland and Dalarna.
ACCESS :There are several rail and bus services running from Stockholm to the counties of Svealand. One can reach by car, train or bus to Skinnskatteberg(takes approximately 2 hours) to stay and explore the wild and beautiful Bergslagen Forest. We could arrange transfers for you as per your requirement.
SIZE :8363 sq.km.
WILDLIFE :The Bergslagen forest is a natural habitat for Moose, Brown Bears, Beaver and Wolves. It is also home to the Great Grey Owl and other bird species including cranes, buzzards and snipes.
ACTIVITIES :Wildlife watching, Canoeing, Cycling, Angling, Birding, Photography
Norrland is one of three lands of Sweden besides Svealand and Götaland. Norrland is characterized by green forests, rolling hills, rivers and lakes and mines. Even though it encompasses two-thirds of the country's surface only 12 per cent of the region is populated.
Halsingland in Gavleborg County is a beautiful province with rivers, lakes, valleys, blue mountains and an archipelago along the coast. This province is very rich in culture with textile and pottery being major economic contributors to the region. The people here also specialize in handicrafts and are renowned for their folk music.
ACCESS :Halsingland is around 300kms from Stockholm and can be reached road or rail and takes approximately 3 hours from Stockholm.
SIZE :14264 sq.km.
WILDLIFE :Halsingland has the highest population of European Brown Bear! Of course the Mosse, Lynx, Beaver and Wolverine are also some common sightings. Birds like the Great Grey Owl, black grouse and Wood Grouse and Fish like the Trout, Perch, Pike and Greyling are abundant here.
ACTIVITIES :Wildlife watching, Canoeing, Camping, Angling, Birding, Photography
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