Traveling Reporter
PHOTO SPECIAL: The beautiful Stockholm archipelago
Looking for a traditional Midsummer feast? Look no further than Sweden, where Midsummer is often celebrated as the nation's true National Day.
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As Sweden gears up for the annual Midsummer festivities – to many Swedes considered more important to celebrate than the June 6 National Day – the country’s archipelago reaches its peak time of the year. Especially the archipelago of Stockholm, a world-unique collection of about 35,000 islands of different size and atmosphere, is considered a prime spot for both partying, family fun and a sailor’s stage for showing off big yachts and fancy boating equipment.
→ See our Guide to the Stockholm Archipelago: 5 best destinations for tourists
The Traveling Reporter went out among the islands, equipped with a mobile phone camera, to try to gather the essense of the archipelago at its best. Above is the result. Click and dream yourself away!
→ The Daily Mail: Midsummer magic: Fine food, fairytales and flowers on a June journey through Sweden
Want to share your Swedish travel photos? Send your best picture to mystory@trarep.com and we’ll have it posted A.S.A.P.
Houses at the Swedish island of Sandhamn, a summer hotspot in the archipelago of Stockholm.
