AVIS ROADTRIP GUIDE - Cultural Buff

Places are meant to be experienced, and this is best done by immersing yourself in the local culture! For the Cultural Buff, it is a given truth. Historic places, art, architecture and homesteads are the raisin that the Culture Buff wants to pick from his travel cake. The cultural Buff looks for sights and activities that can tell something about the culture of the place they visit. Staying overnight in a castle, a unique historic manor house or an old croft is also not wrong.

Welcome to Dalarna, where nature and culture unite in a magical symbiosis. Rolling valleys meet majestic mountains and sparkling lakes in pristine beauty. Traditional villages with red cottages and colorful gourd paintings tell of Sweden's cultural heritage. Experience the rich folk art with the playful shapes of the Dala horses and the details of the Kurbit paintings. Join in the festivities from the inviting midsummer celebrations, where community, joy and budding vegetation are celebrated. Regardless of whether you are looking for adventure in nature or cultural immersion, Dalarna invites you to an unforgettable journey.

Småland is a dynamic landscape with everything from the changing highlands 200 meters above sea level to beautiful dense forests with lakes. The landscape has attracted creative and driven talents for several generations and has therefore given rise to several Swedish cultural gems such as the Kingdom of Glass, the IKEA museum, the Möbelmuseet and of course Astrid Lindgren's Näs. There is also plenty of fun for a family with children to experience here, such as Astrid Lindgren's world, Sagobygden, Katthult & Bullerbyn and High Chaparall (for those of you who like the West). The region is also dotted with old mansions, fantastic castles, spas, beach hotels and lake baths for those looking for peace on holiday.

If you take the east coast road up to northern Norrland, you can expect a diversity of culture and adventure along the way. Explore historic sites such as the heritage-listed Gammelstad in Luleå, visit old Hälsingegårds or take a detour and drive the Art Route Sju Älvar for fantastic outdoor art. If you are more of an adventurer, you can go on walks along the coastline, where you can enjoy dramatic cliffs and wide stretches of sandy beaches. Explore national parks such as Höga Kusten and Skuleskogen for a true nature experience. Whether you're looking for exciting adventure or a deep dive into the wings of history, the East Coast Road has a lot to offer.

It is not for nothing that Värmland has been praised for its beauty. For its beautiful nature, with its forests, rivers, waterfalls and mountains, Värmland is a fantastic region to road trip and adventure in. Here there are countless hiking trails in fabulous nature reserves, the possibility of kayaking in the rivers and lots of bathing spots for a refreshing dip. At the same time, Värmland is one of Sweden's best cultural gems, having nurtured some of our most prominent writers, artists and musicians. For a culture seeker, Värmland is perfect to travel around, as most cities and towns can offer a plethora of cultural monuments, such as Lars Lerin's Sandgrund, the Nobel Museum and Selma Lagerlöf's Mårbacka.