Söderåsen National Park was created in 2001 and covers more than 1,625 hectares. The natural landscape is varied and offers leafy deciduous forests and majestic talus slopes with high rocks, flowing watercourses and panoramic views. Skäralid, Odensjön in Nackarpsdalen and the views from Kopparhatten, Hjortsprånget and Lierna along the Skäralid valley are particularly popular destinations.

Take a 1-hour journey to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, and step into his surreal masterpiece — the Dalí Theatre-Museum, designed by the artist himself. Constructed to replace an old theatre that burnt down during the Spanish Civil War, the building is a work of surrealist art, topped with giant eggs and crowned by a geodesic dome. Inside, it holds the world’s largest collection of Dalí’s works, from early impressionist pieces like Port Alguer (1924) to later marvels like Galatea of the Spheres (1952). Don’t miss the Mae West room, an upside-down bathtub fixed to the ceiling, or the glittering jewellery collection. The artist himself is buried in a crypt below the stage, adding a layer of solemnity to the whimsy. Book tickets online to avoid long queues, and allow at least half a day to fully absorb the labyrinthine galleries, optical illusions, and the sheer audacity of Dalí’s vision.

Embrace the invigorating Nordic tradition of taking cold baths in a unique and refreshing setting at Kallbadhus — an experience both revitalising and memorable.