The Compass: Sweden

From immersing yourself in the history of one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Scandinavia, to exploring the varied natural history and geology of the country's many islands and inlets, Sweden provides ample opportunity for discovery.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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From immersing yourself in the history of one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Scandinavia, to exploring the varied natural history and geology of the country's many islands and inlets, Sweden provides ample opportunity for discovery. Join us this week as we learn about Sweden's last hunter-gatherers, see how stereotypes have fueled a tourism boom, and discover a seaside town that's obsessed with oysters. Let's explore Sweden.

HISTORY & CULTURE

VIDEO BY CLARA TÄGTSTRÖM A breathtaking race with one of Sweden's best jockeys With over 10,000 races under his belt, jockey Per Anders Gråberg handles the curves of the track like a Formula One driver in this equally risky profession. WATCH VIDEO SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY GERT GERMERAAD, TRELLEBORGS MUSEUM This 7,000-year-old woman was among Sweden's last hunter-gatherers Buried on a bed of antlers and adorned with ornaments, this woman was a special member of her community—but why? READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY OSCAR NILSSON Skull from perplexing ritual site reconstructed The Scandinavian man lived a long life 8,000 years ago before his skull was selected for a still-inscrutable ceremony. READ MORE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIEL LINDSKOG Can archaeologists solve Sweden's 1,500-year-old murder mystery? The remains of 26 massacred men were uncovered at the Iron Age site of Sandby Borg, where a grim tale of societal collapse is revealing itself. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBERTO MOIOLA, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Stereotypes have fueled a tourism boom in Europe’s icy North. Can things change? For decades, tourist experiences such as dog sledding have told a false narrative of Indigenous Sámi traditions. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY LOLA AKINMADE AKERSTROM Ice hotels and reindeer races: Things to do in Sweden Bundle up for some epic activities between the coasts and peaks of this Scandinavian nation. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY HENRIK TRYGG How skating on thin ice creates laser-like sounds A Swedish mathematician skates on thin, black ice both as a thrilling pastime and a beautiful acoustic experience. Here's how he does it (without falling in). READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY YADID LEVY, ANZENBERGER / REDUX Discover a Swedish seaside town that’s obsessed with oysters In Grebbestad, go on a shellfish safari, sip oyster-infused brews, and learn to shuck like a champ. READ MORE SHARE

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