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The "Below Zero" ice driving center in Åre, Sweden provides the perfect frozen lake to drive a high-performance Porsche 911 around its icy grounds. Formula 1 drivers even use the facility to hone ...

Many of Sweden’s islands are along the coastline, but there are also freshwater islands in its many lakes. Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the country, is home to Europe’s biggest freshwater ...

Cycling enthusiasts and nature lovers alike can now experience one of Sweden’s most picturesque ... connecting Sjötorp on Lake Vänern to Mem on the Baltic Sea. Following the historic Göta ...