Midsummer in West Sweden 2009
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Midsummer 2009

MIDSUMMER - SWEDISH STYLE

Imagine a celebration like Christmas, but in high summer. Midsummer’s Eve, on 19 June, is a day to rejoice in the season’s plentiful sunshine, long evenings and short nights – and let your hair down with a great party!

CELEBRATIONS ACROSS WEST SWEDEN

Midsommarstång

Midsummer will be celebrated to the full across West Sweden. Check out some of the events taking place in the region.

READY TO BOOK

Flicka på sommaräng. Fotograf: Lisa Nestorson

From kayaks to cottages, you can book your activities, accommodation, visits and packages right here.

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MIDSUMMER ISLANDS

Why not celebrate midsummer in the beautiful archipelago of Gothenburg and West Sweden?

GOTHENBURG

Photo: Göran AssnerNot all Swedes head to the countryside for Midsummer – plenty will join the celebrations in and around Gothenburg. Events will take place in the city centre and there will be boat tours to the close-by archipelago islands.

MIDSUMMER FOOD

Snapsglas. Fotograf: Mikael Almse

Good food is central to great Midsummer celebrations.

MIDSUMMER MYTHS

Midsummer

Midsummer was originally a pagan celebration held on the summer solstice to mark the longest day of the year. Although it was later turned into a Christian celebration, for most Swedes Midsummer...

ACCOMMODATION

From castles to campsites and harbourside hotels to spas, West Sweden offers a range of accommodation from which to enjoy Midsummer whichever way you choose.
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