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Back in the city, several restaurants have been awarded stars in the new Nordic Michelin guide, including the excellent 14-seat Room by Kozeen Shiwan – an edible memoir of the Iraq-born chef’s colourful life plated up in equally theatrical dishes.
A 40-minute drive out of town, Nuuksio national park also has a number of shady hiking trails and clear lakes to cool off in.
Bodo, Norway
Designated a European Capital of Culture 2024, this rapidly growing northern Norwegian city combines urban attractions with easy access to natural wonders, making it one of the most scenic places on the planet.
Lying above the Arctic Circle on a peninsula between two fjords, it’s ideally located to experience the Midnight Sun – either on a hike, a late night dip, or a round of golf at Bodo Golfpark.
Cool off with a rib boat ride to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom where 400 million cubic metres of water cross a narrow strait, or a trip to one of Europe’s most accessible glacier, Svartisen.
In town, more than 1,000 performances, concerts, art exhibitions and events will take place as part of the Bodo 2024 cultural programme.
Stockholm, Sweden
There aren’t many country capitals where it’s possible to combine all the conveniences of metropolitan living with the pleasures of natural pursuits. Made up of more than 30,000 islands, the Stockholm archipelago covers an area of more than 650 square miles and can easily be explored within an hour of leaving town.
Stockholm, Sweden
Settle into seaside living at Hotell Furusund, a cosy historic home where maritime memorabilia decorates the dining area and bedrooms. Take kayak rides around the island or relax in a sauna suspended in the water.
Get closer to nature in one of the wooden eco cabins at Lidö Värdshus. Later this year, a new hiking trail will launch, forming part of a new route crossing 22 islands from north to south.
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