Mind seem like an odd destination for a summer holiday, but we have a week off and the 2nd weekend sees Fribourg-Gottéron playing Djurgarden in the Ice Hockey European Trophy. Thing is, what to do up till then? It's by no means certain, just an idea we had.
Ta
Actually, fair enough, didn't realise Travel was Switzerland only now. Was it always?
We'll actually probably end up going closer to Stockholm, if at all.
The other idea was to fly to Copenhagen, spend a few days there, then get the train to Stockholm for the Hockey and to visit friends.
That website is truly awful though, I have to say. Maybe it's my old browser...
In Skåne, I must say that I liked Lund . Cathedral, historical and culture historical museums and botanical garden.
You could also take the ferry from Helsingborg to Helsingør and visit Hamlet's castle.
Malmø is not so bad and but for the same baltic beach feeling, I find Copenhagen southern outskirts far better. In summer, their use to be a sand castle competition every year in the 90ies... don't know it it's still there.
Ystad animal park seems to be a big thing, but no idea how good it is and on which criteria one would judge that.
Friends of the art, take ferry/bridge over to Louisiana museum of modern art (Giacometti's walking giant men there...)
Science centre museum Frederiksdal Open Air Museum ... just heard of it but I didn't listen. I just remember someone talking to me like it a lot. No other memories of that conversation.
If you want a cruise, take the ship from Copenhagen to Bornholm and rent some bikes there. You won't be alone. I might even be there too, just not this summer.
I would also think that the beaches of southern Skåne and Blekinge must be nice places for family holidays. Just a guess.
I know it's on the west coast, not the east, but depending on your plans you could either fly or take a train across from one coast to the other ...
Near Slussen.
http://www.thelocal.se/discuss/index.php for some ideas as well.
If you are taking the cruise from Vikingline , the ferry terminal is a good 25 minute walk from Slussen Metro station ( cab is better for the familie ).
Have a wonderful break.
Scandinavia is gorgeous in the Summertime when it isn't cold and rainy (unusual, but it can happen). I highly recommend Stockholm, particularly the old town. Since your kids are older, I won't recommend the Pippi Longstocking park or the MoominWorld park in Turku, Finland (just across the gulf). If you like old archeological bits, there's Visby on Gotland (Gotland is cool al by itself as a vacation destination).
What sorts of stuff does your family like to do?
It's very impressive.
http://www.visitstockholm.com/en/stockholmcard/
If travelling from Copenhagen / Kastrup to Mälmo ( Skåne ), the Jo-Jo card might be in order.
I remember 2 pts being the same price as an eat-all-you-can smorgasbord; but car hire (from a local place) was comparatively cheap.
What do my kids like to do? Listen to music and watch TV . However, the eldest went to Paris with Mrs. G and enjoyed just sightseeing, so that shouldn't be too much of a hardship. They're pretty excited about going on a short cruise and of course watching the hockey match.
I've worked out a draft itinerary as follows: Fly to Copenhagen and spend 2 nights there, sightseeing etc Train to Stockholm Round trip to Helsinki/Riga/Talinn (2 nights) Stay with friends just outside Stockholm (inc. Hockey match) for 3 nights Fly back to CH Myself and Mrs. G. have been to Stockholm before and loved it. I think the kids wouod enjoy it too and to visit 3 Scandinavian capitals in a week seemed to be a big attraction.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marstrand
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlsten
http://www.aeroseum.se/english/index.html
Lots of activities for kids. Every last weekend of August there is an air show.
Tom
P.S. If you can't find any, I have three cans in the fridge!