From Gothenburg to Fjällbacka, through islands and lakes, and to the settings of ‘Nordic Noir’

The cool, dappled shade of an oak forest that suddenly opens out onto a still expanse of water, where the blue reflection of the northern sky dispels the stifling heat of the continental summer. It is in this revitalising contrast that western Sweden reveals its most authentic welcome, presenting itself as a destination for those seeking a relaxed pace and close contact with unspoilt nature, through an itinerary offering five ideas for visits to connect fully with the destination, taking in islands, lakes, crime-novel settings, unusual art spaces and coastal walks.