Sweden and Gotland in the Footsteps of Carl Linnaeus
13th Jun 2026
Key Highlights
- A guided tour of the Linnaeus garden and museum
- Dream Park in Enköping designed by the Dutch designer Piet Oudolf
- Botanising on the Swedish island of Gotland
Summary
Botanist Carl Linnaeus is the inspiration behind this fascinating tour, featuring lakes and gardens in southern Sweden and the wildflowers and seascapes of the Baltic island of Gotland. We begin on the Swedish mainland touring some historic locations with direct Linnaeus connections in and around Uppsala, including the Linnaeus Garden and Museum and his summer estate at Hammarby, before exploring the beautiful Lakeland area, in particular Lake Vättern, whose beautiful shores are flanked by dense woodlands that stretch miles into the hinterland.
A ferry takes us across the Baltic Sea to island of Gotland, to which Linnaeus led an expedition in 1741. Here among a distinctive landscape of limestone cliffs we will enjoy some excellent botanising opportunities along with a visit to the studio of wildlife illustrator Lars Jonsson before returning to Sweden’s sophisticated capital Stockholm for a relaxing end to the holiday.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
Meet your tour manager
Sue Pomeroy
Having studied horticulture in places ranging from New Zealand to Chile, Sue now lives in the north-west Highlands. Her personal garden is open to the public and it has featured in Country Life and Gardeners’ World. Previously, she worked at Inverewe Garden for 14 years as a propagator.
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart this morning on a morning flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda in Sweden (regional flights available on request). On arrival we will be met by our local coach and transfer to central Uppsala and our hotel. Dinner is served in a nearby local restaurant this evening.
Meals Included:Dinner
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