Travel
Think of Sweden and you may be forgiven if Abba, flat-pack furniture and stylish crime dramas spring to mind. What is often overlooked, however, along with the country's bountiful green spaces and forward-thinking approach to design, is its ability to whole-heartedly embrace and celebrate the seasons. This is most notable at Midsummer. After a long, dark winter, Swedes mark the arrival of the summer solstice with enthusiasm: after all, the sun – a symbol of fertility and renewal – brings the welcome promise that warmer days lie ahead.
Midsummer's Eve – 21st June this year – is a magical time to visit the country. The sun barely sets in the days either side of this date, and its rays cast a golden glow over the
