Lonely Planet Sweden (Paperback)

~ Carolyn Bain (Author), Graeme Cornwallis (Author) "Approximately 10,000 years ago, at the end of the last glacial period of the Ice Age (when the Scandinavian ice sheet had melted), people migrated..." (more)
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From bars and cafes hidden down Stockholm's cobbled lanes to snow-capped forests sparkling under the midnight sun, Sweden is diverse and captivating. Make your trip unforgettable with this comprehensive guide.

• insider tips on exploring Sweden’s beautiful capital, Stockholm
• accommodation options from five-star urban luxury to camping in the wilderness
• smörgåbords and schnapps: the best eateries and nightlife revealed
• ski in Lappland, cycle on Gotland – activities for every season
• includes practical, user-friendly Swedish language chapter
• with 57 detailed maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740592271
• ISBN-13: 978-1740592277
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #902,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet: Sweden, August 2, 2000

By	Gwen Brogdon (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Sweden (Paperback)

This comprehensive guide assures the best plans for your visit to Sweden. It is jampacked with essential information to get you there and away to wonderful destinations and events for every interest and attraction.

Like an encyclopedia, it leaves nothing to chance for planning each leg of your trip. It has two outstanding sections that sets this travel guide apart from others.

First, is it's Facts For The Visitor. It highlights the Best And Worst of what to hit or miss on your visit, which includes incidentals like free car-ferries, but expensive beer, bread, and parking fees. This section also includes the essentials for planning prior to your visit. It is a must for acquainting yourself with the cultural differences and practicals of visiting abroad.

Second best, but not least, section is the Getting There And Away. This is the best guide I have seen that gives all the transportation alternatives available to get you where you want to be, with schedules and pricing. Though this section does not boast of winning any photo contest, it has more cities per area to give the best overall opportunity to visit the real country, not just the tourist traps. Also included are internet connections to give even greater details, which brings the reference material to life.

Overall, I believe this guide is the bible for experiencing Sweden in the first year of the new millennium.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could be better., June 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Sweden (Paperback)

Graeme Cornwallis almost immediately makes a misstep with his best and worst lists. The Top 10 is fine, but the Bottom 10? You can tell he was put up to this by the publisher. Arvika is shabby? I didn't find it that way at all! A lovely town with beautiful locations and a great arts and crafts store. Forests extremely tedious? Sorry. Ticket machines? I guess if you like ganging up on an overworked clerk, it's more fun not to have a ticket, but otherwise, it's very civilized. If these are the worst that he can find about Sweden, it must be a wonderful place! And that's how I found it. To be fair, Cornwallis is trying to fit a lot of information in a small book. He did miss an item or two (how could he not discuss allmansrătt, which basically says you can hike or camp anywhere that you're not being obnoxious?) but he certainly covers a lot of what is available. It would take more than one vacation to cover all the attractions he outlines just for Gothenburg. And his directions to eating places in Gothenburg are right on the mark.