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A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

After a night at Läckö Castle, we spent the next morning exploring the breathtaking scenery surrounding our little hidden-away hotel. It was a gorgeous sunny day with perfect, 70-degree weather. We could not get over how fabulous the cool breeze and warm sun felt on our faces!! We decided to take a walk through the beautiful Swedish countryside to the nearby port of Spiken, a charming marina on Sweden’s largest lake.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

This was one of the most gorgeous walks I have ever taken.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

There were barns and farms.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.comPhoto via Stephanie

Potato cellars.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Cows!

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Ramshackle signs, guiding our way.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Giant trees.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

The road less traveled?

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Golden fields.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Wheat prime for harvest.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

How stunning is this picture of the wheat that Stephanie snapped??

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

After a soul-filling walk through the cleanest air I have ever breathed, we arrive in the colorful port of Spiken.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Loved all these fun boats!

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

I wanted to sail away! :)

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

We saw the cutest bicycles all over Sweden.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

This one had a sign that said, “Sit down and just enjoy a little while.” I think I will.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

There were cute outdoor cafes all over.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Spiken is the perfect place to come for lunch!

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Spend the morning just exploring the cute little marina and watching the boats.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Another outdoor cafe and book shop.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

It was hard to believe that this was a lake!

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Some of the bluest waters (and skies) I’ve ever seen.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

I couldn’t stop snapping pictures of all the boats!

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

We had lunch at Sjöboden, famous for their exclusive roe that can only be found here in Spiken and one other place at the very, very north of Sweden. It looks so unassuming on the outside with it’s red wood planks and seaweed thatched roof.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

But how gorgeous is it on the inside??

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Every place we went in Sweden served the fanciest bread baskets I have ever seen. This one came with butter topped with salt and pepper and a salmon spread.

A walk through the Swedish countryside in Spiken, Sweden. #travel #sweden #photography www.kevinandamanda.com

Of course we tried the roe!! This was probably the most exotic thing I had in Sweden. Their famous Spiken roe was served with a horseradish cheesecake topped with pickled onions. Surprisingly, when you got an element of all three in one bite, it worked!

Would you try it? ;)

 

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17 Responses
  1. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    I did pretty much the same trip as you did at the start of August and did a bike ride from Läckö to Spiken for my roe. Sadly it poured with rain in the afternoon and I got absolutely drenched on the way back, it seems that I was there for the only 3 days in the summer when it rained.

    It was amazingly beautiful, and I am super jealous of your photos and the lovely weather you had. I really really want to go back next summer.

  2. Leslie W

    Your pictures are always stunning but these of Sweden take the cake. They are absolutely breath taking. I would LOVE to visit! And that little restaurant is amazing. I want to have my wedding reception THERE!

  3. Leyla

    I hummed and hawed about the roe… but yes, I would – as you say, biting all three together because I can’t imagine each one on its own… Lovely shots of Sweden! It’s been on my mind for a while and I’m feeling more and more tempted when I see all that glorious nature!

  4. janey

    Would I try it?? In a nano-second!!!! Being the foodie that I am, the more outrageous the food…the happier I am!
    But if they are known for their roe…..ya gotta eat the roe. That’s just an unspoken rule of traveling!!!

    Beautiful images…

  5. Mary

    I’d love to do all of it and I’d happily try that cheesecake too. What an amazing trip, Amanda. I’ve loved all of your pictures and it has me thinking about making our next travel destination Sweden. What a breathtaking country.

  6. Heather // girlichef

    Yes, I would definitely try it! And that bread basket is calling my name, for sure. This Swedish countryside look so serene, like the perfect place to hide away from the hustle and bustle for a while.

  7. Steve @coolcathotfood

    I would definitely try the roe/horseradish cheesecake combo and after following along with your trip (and all the wonderful pictures) I almost feel like I NEED to make the trip. Probably not for some time, but Sweden is on the bucket list now.

  8. LyndaS

    Yes I would try it! Dear Sweden – you look like Heaven on Earth. Absolutely gorgeous. I don’t want to retire there – I want to live there now!

  9. Lori @ RecipeGirl

    I am just dying here. Everything is so very beautiful and fresh and BLUE! Seriously considering Sweden for our next European vacation!!

  10. Andi

    Who knew that you could serve cheesecake as a roe chaser! I love roe but don’t think I have ever had Swedish roe, that is definitely something to travel for! The boats and blue and red is so dreamy!

  11. Super Stamp Girl

    Hi Amanda, I have so thoroughly enjoyed reading all your posts about your travels to Sweden. The pictures are just simply stunning. So vivid and bright and all the little towns and ports look so quaint and colorful. I just think it looks like such a happy place to visit. Thanks for sharing!

  12. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh

    What a beautiful day! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

    (Oh and a big fat no on that cheesecake thingy! That sounds like everything I don’t like disguised as something yummy. HA!)

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