Sweden is a land of diversity and grandiosity , making it an ideal destination for a luxury , tailor-made holiday . The country excels in all areas from rural to urban : the picturesque wilderness of the north abounds in magical splendour , whilst the metropolitan areas to the south offer culture , history and world-class cuisine .

The capital Stockholm encapsulates all of this with its historic old town , chic restaurants and magnificent Royal Palace . Sweden has a strong Viking heritage which can still be seen at archaeological sites of burial mounds , wood huts and museums . Some of the best of these can be seen in the capital of Stockholm , in particular the Viking Museum and the Birka Museum , the latter of which was an important Viking Age trading centre during the 9th century . Stockholm ’ s Gamla Stan ( Old Town ) is where the city was founded in 1252 and is home to the city ’ s cathedral , which has been at the heart of religious and political life in Sweden since its construction in the 13th century . The Royal Palace is the official residence of the King and Queen of Sweden and was built largely during the 18th century in the Italian Baroque style . New Nordic restaurants line the streets and squares , where you can try everything from local game to seafood classics . Drottningholm castle just outside Stockholm , which dates from the 17th century and was one of the most lavish buildings of its era .

Stockholm waterfront

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