Dolni Vitkovice and Bolt Tower in Ostrava, Czech Republic, are for those who like industrial history or raw industrial environments. Steel and iron were once worked here, and the heat in the blast furnaces was extreme. Today you can take guided tours as a tourist and check out the view of the area from the 80 metre high Bolt Tower.
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The Nicolaus Copernicus House in Torun is a museum that tells the story of the life of the astronomer Copernicus, and of life in the 15th and 16th centuries in this part of the world. Copernicus was the first to prove that the Earth orbits the sun and not the other way round, and he did this at a time when the telescope had not even been invented. A fascinating man! Moreover, the museum is located in a beautiful and interesting city.
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The Albert Engström Museum is located in Grisslehamn in Roslagen and tells the story of the artist Albert Engström. He lived here for much of his life and had his studio by the sea.
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The Pythagoras Industrial Museum in Norrtälje tells, in a very vivid way, about a piece of Swedish industrial history. You step straight into a factory that looks exactly as it once did. We were here with the campervan this weekend, and it was really interesting. Welcome to the promised land of spark plug engines!
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The Bohus Fortress has been defended by Norwegians, Danes and Swedes and has suffered a total of 14 sieges - a Nordic record. Today, you can come here to wander around the ruins, imagine the dramatic battles of history and perhaps breathe a sigh of relief that you don't have to stay in one of the dungeons.
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What can you do in Trollhättan as a tourist? We came here by motorhome right after our visit to Vänersborg because we decided to follow the Trollhätte Canal and the Göta River. Apart from planning to see the locks, we had no particular expectations, but Trollhättan really surprised us!
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With its spires and towers reflected in Lake Vänern, Läckö Castle feels almost like a castle in a storybook. In the 17th century, Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie designed the castle according to the baroque ideals of the time, and today visitors can travel back in time in their minds while strolling through the beautiful rooms.
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Located in Västergötland, Gudhem Abbey ruins tell the story of one of Sweden's first monasteries. You may also recognise the monastery in Gudhem from Jan Guillou's stories about Arn, where it plays an important role.
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Varnhem in Västergötland is home to Varnhem Abbey Church and the ruins of Varnhem Abbey, which was founded in 1150. As well as being exceptionally beautiful, the church is packed with Swedish history.
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Karlsborg Fortress was supposed to be built in 10 years, but it took 90 years to complete. When the fortress was finally completed in 1909, it was already outdated. Today, the fortress is used for military training - and you can also visit the fortress as a tourist.
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