This guide to Sweden focuses on Stockholm and its surroundings, Gothenburg, the west, the central heartlands, Norrland, the Arctic, and the south. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. The book provides a guide to historic sights such as Tanum's bronze-age rock carvings and cultural attractions such as Stockholm's major museums and theatres. Descriptions of things to do include watching wild bears at Sanfjallet National Park and seeing the midnight sun over Lake Tornetrask. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Swedish food. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Swedish. You can learn about the Sami people of the north, crayfish and sour herring. Maps show Sweden and Stockholm, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.