Ten of the best Instagram snaps of Swedish winter
The Swedish winter is now in full force, and while the climate isn't always the easiest, this time of the year does make the country look particularly beautiful. With that in mind, The Local rounds up some of the best winter snaps from our Instagram followers.
If you want to share some of your Swedish pictures with us, make sure to use #thelocalsweden on Instagram. And follow us here.
This shot perfectly captures the crisp, clear days that are the best side of winter in Sweden.
Who doesn’t love the Northern Lights? Seeing them as far south as Stockholm is a real treat.
This Skåne picture shows a much warmer looking scene than the snow-covered north of Sweden.
The Local’s own Catherine Edwards took this shot in Gävle, famous for its (sometimes burning) Christmas goat.
READ ALSO: 'Secret plan' to save Gävle goat from arsonists
This shot from photographer Monica Hjelt in Umeå captured a beautiful light halo appearing around the moon.
And incredibly, this was the scene in Umeå as long ago as October.
A slightly warmer Christmas, Skåne-style, in Lund.
Green and brown vegetation dominates this image from Vänersborg in southwest Sweden.
The Christmas tree in Malmö’s Lilla Torg square.
It wouldn’t be winter in Sweden without plenty of lights. This installation in Gothenburg helps make the dark days easier.
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If you want to share some of your Swedish pictures with us, make sure to use #thelocalsweden on Instagram. And follow us here.
This shot perfectly captures the crisp, clear days that are the best side of winter in Sweden.
Who doesn’t love the Northern Lights? Seeing them as far south as Stockholm is a real treat.
This Skåne picture shows a much warmer looking scene than the snow-covered north of Sweden.
The Local’s own Catherine Edwards took this shot in Gävle, famous for its (sometimes burning) Christmas goat.
READ ALSO: 'Secret plan' to save Gävle goat from arsonists
This shot from photographer Monica Hjelt in Umeå captured a beautiful light halo appearing around the moon.
And incredibly, this was the scene in Umeå as long ago as October.
A slightly warmer Christmas, Skåne-style, in Lund.
Green and brown vegetation dominates this image from Vänersborg in southwest Sweden.
The Christmas tree in Malmö’s Lilla Torg square.
It wouldn’t be winter in Sweden without plenty of lights. This installation in Gothenburg helps make the dark days easier.
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