Thursday, September 27, 2012

Swedish Countryside

Last weekend I was able to finally read the iPad magazine published by Frida from Trendenser. In this issue she tells about her summer vacation in the region of Skåne, in southern Sweden. Her images are so beautiful, I had to go and check out this amazing place.


This beautiful place is southern most region in Sweden and one and one of northern Europe´s richest farming districts. it is surrounded by never ending open fields and flat horizons. It is an area that counts with forest and rocky coasts in the northwest, vast fields with flowers and white sand beaches in the south, green rolling hills and groves in the west.

There are nearly 300 castles in Skånethat date all the way from the 12th century until the 19th century. Today, these have become hotels or museums that can be vistied withou any problems. Some are impresive manors and others are medieval looking fotresses, which at some point in time where used as government buildings


Due to milder weather conditions in this region, fresh produce like fruits and aspragus are a staple of their meals. Dairy products, goose, venison and wild berries and mushrooms can be found in menus all over the place.

Another marvel of this region is called Ale's Stones, which is a Stonehenge like monolithic site. It is composed of 58 stones placed upright arranged in the sahpe of a ship. They are dated from the 1400 AD, but there is no certainty what this site was used for.


In the best tradition of Swedish design, like the capital city of Malmö, this region boasts with great design and shopping areas located in historic town centers. One important trend or reality of shopping here, is that they are very much into environmentally friendly products... Amazing!


Have a great day!

43 comments:

  1. Look at the colours in the top image! Gorgeous.

    Sweden is a place I would really love to visit. In fact, I am off to scope out flights now (I can dream!).

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  2. Looks so wonderful! I have never been to Sweden, but it's been on my list for a while!

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  3. I just sighed longingly as I scrolled down all these idyllic images, I'd dream myself there this afternoon

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  4. so beautiful. I would love to visit Ale's stones. I understand Sweden also has some beautiful islands.

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  5. The colors are just so bright and magical! I'd love to visit some day!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  6. Wow! This looks like a dream! I'm seriously reconsidering going there instead now. Great post!

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  7. aw, those pictures are gorg...can't wait to get to sweden! i've been obsessed with visiting stockholm lately but would love to get around to more areas also!

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  8. Wow! That first shot is unreal! So beautiful. :)

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  9. Gorgeous!! I want to be transported to the second photo right away. Such a beautiful region.

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  10. thanks for sharing this with us! So pretty

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  11. Yes, it looks beautiful, particularly those stones

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  12. OH MY lord...I want to move into that first picture. GORGEOUS! xo

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  13. Wow, absolutely stunning! Is that the cleanest area in the whole world. Adding this to my list of places to go!

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  14. wow... these look BEAUTIFUL
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  15. really stunning! i especially love that 2nd one! I would so love to visit Sweden! XX

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  16. Beautiful place...the pictures are wonderful! Loving those cups!!

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  17. Those are really lovely and amazing images.
    Lovely place too.

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  18. what a beautiful place to experience. the field of yellow flowers would be a dream to wander through.

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  19. This place looks beautiful! I'll have to put it on my map of places I intend to visit. I really like that they embrace environmentally friendly products since that is important to me as well.

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  20. Absolutely gorgeous!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  21. Beautiful photography - it makes me want to go and book a flight to visit my swedish friends, right now!

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  22. I've never heard of Ale's Stones - it sounds like an amazing sight to see!

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  23. beautiful doesn't begin to cover it! wow! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  24. pics 1 and 5 don't look like real life...gorgeous!

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  25. Amazing! I´ll be there in 3 weeks. Looking forward to it :)

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  26. Gorgeous! the first image is my favorite- I've always had a thing for fields.

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  27. The first picture is breathtaking, so pretty!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  28. Wonderful post and photos, I love the country Sweden. Its very pretty and the people are so nice. I mentioned you in the liebster award, you might want to grab it! http://hind-toufga.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-liebster-award.html

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  29. Wow. I totally wish I was there now! Amazing!

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  30. I Love Sweden and Hope some day to return. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

    http://www.thefashionhive.com

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  31. wow, these are beautiful images too!!
    i hope to get to sweden one day

    xx.M
    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  32. Looks gorgeous - I would love to get to Sweden one day. The architecture and the scenery is quite stunning!

    Melissah from Coastal Style

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  33. That china is beautiful! Such a gorgeous kart of the world .. That first image is stunning! The castles are really something aren't they! If only those walls could speak :)

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  34. I am in the middle of Season 2 of a terrific Swedish TV series. They are constantly mentioning Malmo an I am totally addicted to the main characters and the area. Check it out on Netflix, it is called "WALLANDER".

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  35. The first pic made me gasp! So beautiful! I've always wanted to visit Sweden...thanks for sharing!

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  36. Great trip! The first picture was astounding -- such amazing colors! Thanks for sharing. xo style, she wrote

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  37. beautiful photos!!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  38. I've been in the region many years ago, it really is stunning!


    http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

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  39. Yup, I'm ready for another vacation! I've heard such wonderful things about Sweden from friends who have visited, and seeing these pictures has just made it move up on my list of places to travel to.

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