Few nations do outdoor living as well as the Swedes; indeed they tend to live outdoors as much as possible once the brilliant Scandinavian sunshine dismisses the grey of winter.
Stadsträdgården (The City Park) was developed in the late 19th century and is a tranquil oasis in which to unwind. Take a stroll through the trees; settle in for a picnic; stop to admire the magnificent flowers, which bloom through spring and summer; or preferably do all three.
In the midst of a lily pond is the 'Island of Bliss' (Lycksalighetens ö) where visitors can take the weight off and admire the replica of botanist Carl Linnaeus' work table and chair.
