Falun, Sweden(www.forceearth.org)

Originally built around a copper mine, Falun is now a popular tourist destination. The mine, the Great Copper Mountain, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2001 and can be toured with an official guide. Another must-see attraction is the Great Pit, 95 metres in depth and a result of the 1687 collapse in the mine. Although Falun’s mining history is the most prominent attraction, travellers can enjoy many traditional events, including the Swedish Ski Games, the Falu Party and Falu Cruising.

Linkoping, Sweden(www.forceearth.org)

Linköping is a big city with a small town vibe. It offers everything from city museums and medieval buildings to countryside plains, lakes and canals. Biking is one of the most popular ways to get around the city,. The tourist information office and the area's many bike shops offer maps of the best bike routes for sightseeing. Must-see attractions include the 12th-century cathedral, the 13th-century castle, Gamla Linköping (the old city) and the open-air museum.

Uppsala, Sweden(www.forceearth.org)

What is it about Uppsala that gives it its young, lively and upbeat character? It’s home to Uppsala University, the oldest higher education centre in Scandanavia. Then again, Uppsala is not just a university town. It is Sweden’s fourth-largest city, with Sweden's largest cathedral and the majestic 16th-century Uppsala castle. Visitors will never run out of things to do in Uppsala with museums, gardens, river tours, shops and cafes galore.

Nacka, Sweden(www.forceearth.org)

"Nacka offers travellers the best of both worlds: a lovely countryside retreat with a large and populous city just a stone’s throw away. Stockholm is an easy ride by bus, car, train or boat. Its accessibility makes Nacka a popular weekend getaway for local Stockholmers, especially during ski season. Eighteenth-century country estates and 20th-century homes give visitors a taste of Swedish culture. Velamsund’s nature reserve and Hellasgården recreation area are an ideal escape to the outdoors.

Gavle , Sweden(www.forceearth.org)

Gavle is a laid-back, picturesque destination full of natural charm, from its colourful wooden houses to its many lakes. Fishing and canoeing are among its popular outdoor activities. Getting around the city is easy with its excellent bus and taxi systems, but the best way to see the sights is by foot or bicycle, visiting the shops, pubs and restaurants along the way. Every winter season, local merchants and students construct the famous straw Gavle Goat, a giant version of the Swedish Yule Goat. It has been a tradition in Gavle since 1966.

GOTHENBURG(www.forceearth.org)

Sweden’s second-largest city celebrates the wonders of the land and the sea. Educate yourself at the Museum of World Culture, slip into the Feskekôrka fish market for some slippery wares or treat your ears to an evening at the Gothenburg Opera. Metalheads who prefer something a little heavier are in luck—every summer, Gothenburg plays host to the Metaltown Festival, two days of head-banging glory.