You will find there are over a hundred cities and towns in Sweden that date back from the 900's to the 1950's. Each city has an important aspect in Sweden history. You will find that the cities in Sweden that were formally administrative cities are now called localities and have seats of municipalities. You will find that some of the cities on the list offer a number of suburbs that have been joined because of the growing populations.
First and foremost Stockholm is the most important city in Sweden as the capital. There are currently 1,700,000 people living within the greater Stockholm area. Stockholm was first established in 1250 as a way to keep the other countries from invading their territories. Since Stockholm is located on the waterways that lead through to Russia and the other Europe countries in the North it was very important to establish some type of border to help keep the residence of Sweden safe during the turmoil of the earlier centuries. You will find that Stockholm is still home to the Monarchy as well as the rest of the government, making it the largest city in the country as well as the economic center.
Gothenburg was established in 1619 and considered to be little London. It is yet another power house in Sweden that is very important economically as well as for tourists. Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden offering a municipality of over 489,787 in population within the city center, and 510, 000 in population in the urban areas surrounding the city. You will find that Gothenburg has thirteen municipalities in their borders. Gothenburg also rates on the importance scale based on the university located there. You will find the University of Gothenburg is very important to the city and to the whole of Sweden. Gothenburg is also located on water such as the Gota Alv and the Kattegatt River that divides that actual city in half. The port of Gothenburg is also extremely important to the economics of the entire country as it is the largest among the Nordic Region.
Skara may be one of the smaller Sweden cities, but it is the oldest city that is still standing. You will find that Skara was founded in 988 A.D. History of Skara shows that it was the home for the regional assembly of the “Thing of all Geats.” You will also find that Skara became the home for the Bishop and religious center in the country for several centuries. You will find that the bishop's seat in Sweden, in that of Skara has been an unbroken succession of the Christian religion. In other words Skara has housed a bishop since 1050 A.D. when the seat was first established. You will find that the Skara Cathedral is one of the most popular tourist attractions of this city and dates back to farther than the 1200's. Skara also has history regarding Saint Olaf Monastery and the Dominican Order. Each city in Sweden is going to offer a rich history for any tourist.
Sweden History Tip #1
Always remember to carry a map of Sweden when you visit, mark on it the whereabouts of your hotel and the full address and keep it with you when you travel. Mark down landmarks near the hotel if you plan to walk so that you can easily spot the direction of your residency for the time of your stay. |
Sweden History Tip #2
If you plan to travel to Northern Sweden to experience the Northern Lights and the Ice Hotel, pack accordingly and remember warm clothing, especially in winter months. Thermal underwear is highly recommended on top of hats, scarves and a couple of pairs of gloves – there's nothing worse than packing just one pair and losing one glove! |
Sweden History Tip #3
Gothenburg Sweden is just one of many things to see in Sweden. A good idea is to plan your trip in advance so that you can get to see the best of the best. The place is full of history, glorious scenery, architecture and quaint little buildings. |
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