Malmö is rather small and tranquil, the town center with its small cafés and shops creating idyllic atmosphere. A number of old wooden houses from the 16th century paint a clear picture of the town’s history.
The face of Gothenburg has changed over the course of time. Formerly an industrial harbor town it is one of the northern European centers of art and culture, displayed in distinguished museums. The Gothenburg Art Museum has a famed collection of international artists like Rembrandt and Picasso, and the biggest collection of national-romantic art from 19th century Scandinavia. A further must is the Röhsska Museum of Craft and Design and the Museum of World Culture.
Escaping the buzz of the city, take a trip in your rental car to the breathtaking beauty that is northern Sweden. Lapland, the northernmost province, is best reached via Kiruna town, a 15 hour-drive from Stockholm. It is a long drive, but you do get rewarded with midnight sun in summer and polar lights in winter, making any drive worthwhile.
Lapland is also the home of the Sami people, native Scandinavians that have adapted perfectly throughout at least 2500 years to the inhospitable environment. Spread over the countries of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Russia they refer to their lands as Sápmi. Towns like Kiruna and Jokkmokk give the best impression of the nomads’ culture. Jokkmokk has a museum for Sami culture and even a Sami university, Kiruna hosts the Swedish Sami parliament. Book your rental car in Sweden today!