Sweden

Sweden’s midnight sun illuminates Lapland adventures where three generations witness nature’s most spectacular light show—the aurora borealis dancing across Arctic skies. ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi ($450/warm room, $850/ice suite) offers year-round frozen artistry where families sleep in -5°C sculptured rooms before warming in riverside saunas. Morning brings husky sledding through snow-laden forests where Sami guide Johan teaches children to harness eager dogs while grandparents ride wrapped in reindeer pelts, stopping for coffee boiled over open fires with cloudberries picked from tundra.

Stockholm’s Gamla Stan medieval streets lead families through Europe’s best-preserved old town where Nobel Museum’s children’s hunt makes science accessible while teenagers photograph rainbow-painted buildings. Grand Hôtel’s waterfront suites ($680/night) overlook royal palace where daily guard changes entertain toddlers. Vasa Museum’s recovered warship—sunk in 1628 after sailing 1,300 meters—fascinates all ages with its preserved grandeur and fatal design flaw.

Gothenburg’s Liseberg amusement park transforms seasonally—summer brings Europe’s tallest drop tower while winter creates traditional Christmas market with 5 million lights. Hotel Pigalle’s bohemian rooms ($220/night) position families at entertainment district’s heart where fish market Feskekörka serves fresh catch that morning’s boats delivered—Sweden’s west coast perfection.