For a honeymoon that knocks it up at least a couple of notches – one that you will never forget, consider going on a Swedish honeymoon vacation. Whether your wedding day is in typical June or the weekend following Thanksgiving, a honeymoon trip to Sweden is just the thing. Filled with stunning scenic views to a history rich in storybook romance there is something for everyone.
For a Summer honeymoon consider a trip diving in the Western Archipelago and explore as many of 8000 islands, islets, and outcroppings from above and below the water. Stay in a lighthouse for a secluded time of romance with your new spouse. Then rent a canoe or kayak and find even more islands to explore.
Later take a ferry from the islands and rent a car so you can tour the Kingdom of Crystal in the forests of south eastern Sweden and watch the artisans create glass masterpieces before your eyes. Anchored by the world famous Kosta Boda crystal factory the area is literally littered with glass-work factories wherever skilled artisans practice a craft that has been continually perfected over the course of the past several hundred years.
Then drive north of Stockholm as far as your adventurous spirit takes you to experience those days where the sun seems to never set. Along the way stop at any number of Sweden’s world class golf courses to hit a few balls.
For a Winter honeymoon trip, focus on the beautiful holiday traditions of the Swedish people. Experience the magic of the Santa Lucia procession in which girls in traditional dress deliver a tray of coffee, rolls, biscuits, and sometimes a Swedish mulled wine known as glogg while decked out in a traditional white gown with her head adorned by a crown of lit candles. Watch Swedes in traditional dress as they dance around the Christmas tree. It is truly a magical time of year in Sweden.
No trip to Sweden in the wintertime would be complete without an evening of bandy. Not much known outside of Sweden and Russia, bandy is a significant part of the Swedish experience. Played on an ice rink the size of a modern soccer field (football to the world outside North America) with a stick and ball near the size of a baseball and rules that more closely resemble modern soccer bandy is a sport that demands endurance and high speed agility from it’s players.
Whenever you honeymoon in Sweden, allow the beauty of the countryside to enrapture you. Whether it is the snow covered scenic views of the winter, or the amazing bursts of color that surprises every Swedish summer your honeymoon pictures are sure to be ones to treasure.
Likewise, anytime of year that you visit Sweden be sure to take time to visit one of the world famous spas in Sweden as well as the many museums dedicated to the preservation of their storied Viking history. The Spa is sure to bring out the best in you and the histories of the Viking s are sure to bring out the romantic side of your groom as the stories of his youth come to life in front of his eyes.
Finally, the capital city of Stockholm itself is a sight to see itself that could occupy weeks or months to uncover all it has to offer. Built on a series of fourteen islands, Stockholm is unique among national capitals. See the Royal Palaces. Watch the changing of the guard during the summer months. Tour the city by boat. There is so much to do and see in a Swedish honeymoon vacation.
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