Stockholm is compact enough to be able to do a lot of sightseeing on foot. It is pedestrian friendly to the extent of having traffic lights which motorists actually observe. Conversely Swedish pedestrians are so disciplined that they respect red lights even when there is not a single car in sight Coming to tickling your appetite in Sweden, one must be aware that here, they do not have a great gastronomic reputation like France or Italy. Nevertheless, visitors to Sweden can definitely expect to eat well. The sight of all those healthy looking Swedes is proof enough to the high standards of Swedish cuisine.
Swedes make the most of their natural resources when it comes to eating.
Sweden is probably best known abroad for its unpronounceable 'Smorgasbord' . Translated literally, a 'Smorgas' is simply a slice of bread and 'bord' is a table. But it is definitely a misnomer to describe it as 'bread and butter table'. The giant 'Smorgasbord' had its heyday in the 19 th century and even then was still regarded only as the prelude to a proper meal. Nowadays the Swedes are gourmets rather than gourmands.