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The Best Active Vacations
Fishing: Sweden offers some of the world's best fishing -- its pristine lakes and streams are crystal clear, and many of them are extremely well stocked. Many varieties of fresh- and saltwater fish are available in Sweden's waters.
Golfing: Many Swedes are obsessed with golf. Most courses, from the periphery of Stockholm to Bjorkliden (above the Arctic Circle), are open to the public, and enthusiasts can play under the midnight sun. Halland, south of Gothenburg, is called the Swedish Riviera, and it's the golf capital of the country. B?stad is the most fashionable resort in Halland, and you can play a game of golf here at two prestigious courses: the B?stad Golf Club at Boarp (tel. 0431/783-70) and the Bj?re Golf Club at Solomonhog (tel. 0431/36-10-53), both located right outside the center of B?stad.
White-Water Rafting: Sweden has some of Europe's best white-water rafting. Trips run the gamut from short and comfortable rides through peaceful landscapes, to heart-stopping races on fast-running rivers. In Dalarna, the best white-water rafting is on the Vasterdalalven River rapids, which are rated moderately difficult. In northern Varmland, 5km (3 miles) south of Holjes, you can take easy white-water trips in paddle boats.
Hiking: The Kungsleden (Royal Trail) may provide the hike of a lifetime, as it takes you through the mountains of Lapland, including Kebnekaise, which, at 2,090m (6,857 ft.), is the highest mountain in Sweden. This 500km (311-mile) trail cuts through the mountains of Abisko National Park to Riksgransen on the Norwegian frontier.
Skiing: In Lapland, you can enjoy both downhill and cross-country skiing year-round. In Kiruna, serious skiers head for the Kebnekaise mountain station, where skiing can be combined with dog sledding and other winter sports. South of the city of Gallivare, you arrive at Dundret, or "Thunder Mountain," for some of the finest skiing in the north. The hotel to stay at here also is called Dundret (tel. 0970/145-60), and its staff possesses all the expertise needed to link you up with both cross-country skiing and skiing on the downhill slopes. Inaugurated in 1955, its chairlift to the top of the slopes was the first of its kind in Sweden.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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