Sweden.... Arlanda

bobbaggio

Recently decided I am going to Sweden for the new year, flying into Arlanda on the 27th and return home on the 2nd, I don't drink and have no interest in pubs or bars, was wondering what kind of hiking or sightseeing I can do in these few days? Very willing to travel around and doesnt necessarily have to be within this area

dMaN24

Arlanda is roughly 30 mins from Stockholm citycentre. Arlanda is just the airport though.
Closest city would be Märsta (Meerstah). Going northbound you have Uppsala. Big town for students etc.

It all depends on what you have in mind.

Trevlig resa.

bobbaggio

Well I was hoping to stay close to the mountains for the few days? Get some nice walks in?

bobbaggio

Update.....

I am going to fly into Arlanda and then head up to Abisko National Park to see the Aurora Borealis....has anyone ever done this? Or has anyone ever gone to Abisko? Please let me know!

biko

Abisko is very nice if you're into mountain walking.
How are you getting up there? Flying or train?
http://www.auroraskystation.com/getting-here/20/

http://www.arcticexcursions.com/html/abisko-nikkaluokta1.html
http://www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/sv/upptack/Omraden/Lappland/Fjallstationer/STF-Abisko-Turiststation/
http://www.auroraskystation.com/live-camera/9/

bobbaggio

I am getting a train up there, takes quite a while but looking forward to seeing some of the country. I also booked into a hostel there so I am all set! Really look forward to seeing the aurora borealis as it is supposed to be at one of the strongest parts of it's cycle at the moment!