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French and Spanish tourists flock to Sweden for cooler summers

New data shows an increasing number of travellers from southern European nations are heading to Sweden to escape warmer weather.

By 30 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET Updated 30 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET

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Data published by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Development reveals that a growing number of tourists from southern Europe, particularly France and Spain, are choosing Sweden for their summer holidays.

According to the findings, these visitors are increasingly heading north to experience a cooler summer climate rather than traditional southern holiday destinations.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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