Swedish Nature
See also: AllemansrättenDue to Sweden's northern location, the summer sun sets for only short periods of time (not at all north of the Arctic Circle). This phenomenon allows outdoor activities later in the evening than usual.
Sweden has a large number of lakes and forests; the former are popular for fishing and canoeing. There are several large lakes, including lakes Vättern and Vänern. The Göta Canal from Stockholm to Gothenburg allows for trips in the summer.
Walking is popular in the summer. Mountain-climbing is, however, limited in Sweden by a lack of notably high mountains; the highest mountain is Kebnekaise near Kiruna, which is 2,111 metres (6,926 ft) high.
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“Long shall we seek his likeness, long in vain,
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