Mariager Salt Centre is the only experience centre in the North that is fully committed to salt, as you can here gain an insight into its history through exhibitions and activities. Experience the magic in the hut where the “White Gold” is produced, and where you can try extracting salt from seawater as they did in the Middle Ages, while you can also take a hot salt bath in “The Dead Sea”.

Touted as being some of the best in all of Saudi Arabia, Yanbu's beaches welcome people from all walks of life who gather to swim, relax on the golden sand and take advantage of the phenomenal diving spots along the reef. The nearby areas also have restaurants and cafes in abundance. They can be a lovely escape from the industrial city.

The Röda Sten Konsthall is located by the water, in a former boiler plant, under the Älvsborg bridge. It's an alternative venue for contemporary arts in all its forms, featuring exhibitions, events, and workshops.

On the western side of the capital, stretching over seven districts, the Vienna Woods are considered the green lung of Vienna. Easily reached with public transportation and perfect for a daytime excursion, the area offers great hiking trails, old castles and monasteries, a rich fauna and plenty of picturesque vineyard villages. Whether you decide to explore the area with one of the guided tours or by yourself, make sure you don't miss the exquisite regional gastronomy and the overwhelming views over the city and the last foothills of the Alps.