1936 On the Continent

there is no rugger or hunting, but, on the other hand, there are some quite exciting sports that you will not get in your own country.
    G OLF. Close to Stockholm there are four good links: at Lidingö, Kevinge (Stocksund), Djursholm and Saltsjöbaden. The Bastad links, on the West Coast, are beautifully situated, and the seaside links at Falsterbo and at Ystad on the South Coast can also be recommended. Gothenburg, Hälsingborg and Kristianstad have good courses. For the Båstad Golf Week, see “Calendar of Events.”
    T ENNIS. You will get tennis practically anywhere in Sweden, though only on hard or covered courts. Stockholm and all the larger towns have very fine tennis halls, generally with swimming baths. For special tournaments, see “Calendar of Events.”
    Y ACHTING. The West Coast of Sweden, especially the archipelago north-west of Gothenburg, and also the Baltic archipelago, provide thrilling sport for the expert yachtsman. You are advised to bring your own craft, as there are very few yachts for hire. Kungl. Svenska Segelsällskapet, Birger Jarlsgatan 4, Stockholm, will give you allinformation about yachting. At Marstrand, and other seaside places on the West Coast, you can join parties for a few hours’ yachting among the “skerries” in coasters captained by reliable fishermen. Sandhamn, an island in the Baltic archipelago known to yachtsmen the world over, is the centre of yachting interests in Sweden. For regattas, see “Calendar of Events.”
    B ATHING you can get anywhere. There are sand beaches and there is bathing from the rocks. There is practically no tide, and there are no currents to worry you. The water has about the same temperature as in England. In the Baltic the water is best in July and August. On the West Coast you can bathe as late as early September. Stockholm, and most of the larger towns in Sweden, have excellent swimming baths, some of which are the last word in luxury. I will only mention Sportpalatset, Stockholm, a magnificent swimming stadium with restaurant attached. You can also get Turkish baths everywhere.
Sports
    R IDING is a hobby you can indulge in quite cheaply in Sweden. The instruction is excellent, the terms very moderate. There is no hunting to be had, but the beautiful country all around Stockholm lends itself well for a morning ride. For horse-racing see the “Calendar of Events.”
    F ISHING. Salmon fishing is difficult to get. The waters up in the north of Sweden, however, abound in lake trout, char and grayling. All you have to do is to bring your rod. In some places you have to pay a small angling fee, but in most cases you are free to indulge in your hobby to your heart’s content free of charge. Good fishing can also be had all along the coast of Sweden and on the lakes.
The Swedish Traffic Association
, Stockholm, will supply all information on request.
    S HOOTING can also be had in Sweden. There is hare and all kinds of game, such as black cock, ptarmigan, capercailzie, grouse, hazel hen, wild duck, etc. Elk and deer stalking, on the other hand, are for the select few who come with a useful introduction, but you can join an elk-stalking party for a fee of about fifteen guineas per elk head. Up in the north bears and wolves still exist, but opportunities forjoining an exciting hunt are few. For information apply to
The Swedish Traffic Association
, Stockholm.
    M OUNTAIN CLIMBING. Excellent conditions up in the north, especially Lapland, with its unique scenery. Kebnekaise, the highest peak in Sweden, 6,900 feet above sea-level, is the goal of the most seasoned climbers. There are many other peaks besides on which you can try your skill. Guides can be had cheaply. Sweden also offers ideal conditions for the ordinary hiker and cyclist, both of whom can get many a good “tip” from the Swedish Touring Club, Cykelfrämjandet or Skidfrämjandet, Stockholm. One thing is certain, once you have paid your fare to Sweden, you will have a very cheap holiday.
Winter Sports
    S KI-ING. In Stockholm and the Central Provinces the best time is January-March. For a ski-ing holiday, however, I advise you to go to some well-known centre in the North. In Dalecarlia you get good cross-country conditions (January-March), while Jämtland, Härjedalen, and Ångermanland are for the more experienced ski-er. At Sollefteå, in Ångermanland, there is a ski-jump comparable with the one at Garmish. At Åre (Jämtland) you will also find an excellent bobsleigh run, and at