Being the third largest country in Western Europe, Sweden has much to offer for everyone. With a 7000 km long coastline, the country is peppered with countless lakes and waterways. Small idyllic villages and bustling vibrant cities will offer tourists a strong yet interesting contrast of Sweden. Sweden is a country with a colorful history – just think Vikings. There are hundreds of castles, palaces and manors, not to mention historic towns. Sweden is known as the land of midnight sun and polar night. During summer, there are long daylight hours, with some places experiencing no night at all. In winter, there are only a few twilight hours to break the cold polar nights and people in the northern parts of Sweden may not even see the sun for months. During the winter months, one may be lucky enough to catch glimpses of the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis. This Arctic Phenomena is rare but mesmerizing sight to catch. For sports lovers, Sweden is an ideal place for hiking, mountaineering, river rafting, sailing, dog-sledging and skiing, thanks to the gorgeous fjords and majestic mountains. Not to be missed is the interesting ice-hole fishing. For art enthusiasts, Sweden has much to offer. As the Swedes love music, almost every town has its own music festival. There are a variety of festivals and concerts like the Stockholm Jazz Festival, Hultsfred Rock Festival and Kiruna Snow Festivals. Getting around in Sweden is easy as the national railway system, known as SJ Railways, is extensive. The trains and ferries can take visitors to other parts of Scandinavia, Germany and even UK.