Sweden

Åre

Åre is North Europe’s largest ski resort, where you find slopes from beginner-friendly to steep. In Åre there are 110 slopes in three destinations and the longest slope is impressive 6.5 kilometre long. If down hill skiing is not your thing, in Åre you can also cross-country ski, snowboard or spend your day on sledding hill. From Finnlines’ Kapellskär terminal it is approx. 630 kilometre drive to Åre.

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Gothenburg

Gothenburg is located on the west coast of Sweden and the town provides a lot to see and experience for people of all ages. There is Liseberg amusement park, which is one of the most popular attractions in Sweden, the science centre Universeum, and Maritime Adventure Centre. Gothenburg is also a paradise for shoppers, where you can find domestic and foreign boutiques, and the best part is that everything lies within walking distance. The city provides also culinary experiences and among other things the town has four Guide Michelin star restaurants. For those who enjoy culture, Gothenburg provides music, sport events, theatre, festivals, and events for families.

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Ystad

Ystad is a fascinating travel destination especially for the fans of fictional inspector Wallander books, but also for those who appreciate charming, middle time pastel buildings that lie along the cobbled streets and sunny markets. In Ystad you have the opportunity to take part in city tour in the footsteps of Kurt Wallander either by yourself or on a guided tour. During the city tour you can try to solve Wallander’s intriguing murder mysteries. In the town you find beaches, cosy cafés and restaurants, museums, and art galleries. In Ystad you have the chance to experience southern Swedish lifestyle and familiarize yourself with its culture and traditions. Outside the town lies Skåne’s picturesque countryside, which is also worth seeing.

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Outlets

Especially for those who are interested in shopping Sweden offers many outlets, where you can make real bargains. Between Gothenburg and Varberg is located Freeport-outlet, where is represented over 50 brands. In Gällstad there is lots of different outlets, where you can find clothes, shoes, and interior designs among other things. Stockholm Quality Outlet is located approximately an hour drive to southward from Finnlines’ Kapellskär terminal, and there you find 100 brands and over 50 stores. Kosta is the biggest brand outlet in Sweden, which lies in southern Sweden. Its assortment consists of over 200 international and domestic brands.

Kolmården

In Kolmården wildlife park you meet over 750 attractions and the area is 150 hectares large. Kolmården provides unprecedented experiences: travellers can see animals as close as possible on Safari, meet the tigers in nerve-tingling close up at Tiger World, and watch magnificent dolphin show at Marine World. For small and large groups it is possible to arrange special events like meeting dolphins. If you need to eat or sleep, you find at the park many different restaurants and accommodation options. The park is located approximately 3 hours drive from Finnlines’ Kapellskär terminal.

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Småland Glasriket

In the Glasriket, which is also known as the Kingdom of Crystal, hand blown glass has been made already since 1742. Glass blowers co-work with designers and continuously stretch the possibilities of glass. As a Glasriket visitor you have the opportunity to see how the glass blowers create both glass that you use in everyday and art glass, which quality is world-class. You also get to see how the glass is made in the gigantic ovens, and besides the Glasriket tour you have the opportunity to try glass blowing. Find bargains and bring your favourites home with you!

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