Sweden has been named the top European destination by readers of the Guardian, Observer and Guardian Unlimited.The scenic country held off strong competition from Italy to scoop the top accolade. Sweden's Scandinavian neighbour Norway finished in third place.
The survey offers a unique and fascinating insight into the tastes and preferences of a discerning group of travellers.
"We are very pleased that Sweden has been chosen by such a quality group of readers," said Visit Sweden's regional director Fredrik Barthold.
"The results have confirmed us in our choice of target group and we hope that those who voted Sweden top destination will help us to spread the word about Sweden for the future."
Andy Pietrasik, travel editor of The Guardian, added: "I suspect glamour and the pull of nature have something to do with our readers voting Sweden their favourite European destination.
"There can't be too many capitals like Stockholm, where you can stay in a boutique-style hotel owned by former Abba stars, enjoy a gourmet dinner, party in clubs, and then, the next morning, swap your dancing shoes for a pair of hiking boots to explore the islands or the coast.
"If you really want to get back to nature, you can head up to Lapland. But even there, they've made a style statement in the form of the Ice Hotel.
"Swedes seem to have effortlessly struck the perfect party/healthy balance, and that would appear to be a winning combination."
Sweden is the third largest country in Western Europe with an area of about 175,000 sq miles - nearly twice as large as the UK.
The country has a population of around 9 million people.
Source: The Guardian
Checkout Activities In Sweden for trip ideas to Stockholm.
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