Well, what can I tell you or where to start the story about our nature in the south of Sweden or, as our region is called, Skåne.

Skåne / Skаne / is a very fertile region, black soil, and besides, there was always a war and struggle for it between Denmark, under which Skåne was for almost 400 years and a little less under Sweden. There was a long and grueling struggle for the fertile lands of Skåne, and on its territory there were battles between the Danes and Swedes, as well as a guerrilla war between the Skones and the Swedes. Since Skåne was Danish for so long and then became Swedish, the traditions, language, cuisine, and architecture are all intertwined into a bright pattern that is very distinctive from all of Sweden. Even the flag took a little color from both Danish and Swedish: the Danish flag is red with a white cross, the Swedish flag is bright blue with a yellow cross, and the Skonian flag is red with a yellow cross! Also the language, although they seem to speak Swedish, but the pronunciation and many words are from Danish. When people from central or northern Sweden come to us, very often they cannot understand what the people are talking about!
Nature southern Sweden amazingly varied!

Quite in the south, where such large cities for Sweden as Lund, Malmö, Ystad, Treleborg are located, nature is more reminiscent of a steppe with soft hills and small forests. There, in cities, palm trees are planted along the streets along the sea to really create a feeling of the south! And this is understandable, because summer in Sweden is short and flies by very quickly! In summer it’s beautiful there: the sea is warm and shallow, huge sandy shores with dunes and heather, and the atmosphere of southern European cities complements the almost idylistic picture, but in autumn and winter... There are almost constantly strong, piercing winds, gray and low skies, high humidity and rain - this is a typical autumn, and in winter there is more snow , with the same piercing wind and icing on all the roads, it feels like you are driving on a skating rink.

Well, a little higher, in the southwest, where geographically I live, in fact, the landscape changes very noticeably: hills with laden granite stones, small rivers winding through fields, lakes and forests consisting of birch, spruce, oak and beech. I live in the small commune of Ostorp (as a regional center in Russia - 14,000 thousand people) at the foot of the Southern Upland / S;derasen, where there are many forests of beech, oak, spruce and birch. The hill itself is reminiscent of a little small Switzerland: granite cliffs descending deeply and so steep and high slides that you have to climb them, sometimes almost like climbers. Many millions of years ago, Tamu was a ridge of volcanoes stretching to the south, and now it has been preserved in its collapsed but obvious form, practically alone with the visible outline of the round neck of the volcano and a lake in it, which bears the mystical name Odin. One, is the most powerful Deity in Norse mythology, like Zeus. The water in this lake, which is about 20 meters deep, is as energetic and extraordinary as, for example, Svetloyar, in Nizhny Novgorod. Swimming here is very unusual: the water seems to glow and shimmer with light from within or from the depths, and air bubbles still rise from the bottom, which means the Earth is still breathing in this place!

And when you go down from the “mountains” of the hill, open spaces with fields, farms, forests immediately open up and new “mountains” are visible in the distance - the Dutch Uplands, behind which lies the very famous town of Båstad - summer international tennis competitions are held there.

The sea surrounds us on almost all sides: in the south and southeast - the Baltic Sea, in the southwest - the Kategat Strait between Helsingborg - Sweden and Helsingor - Denmark, and the entire strait is called Oresund, where the sea is warm, due to the flowing Gulf Stream, which , in turn, gives us a fairly mild climate in which roses, magnolias, hydrangeas, walnuts and many other exotic plants and trees grow beautifully. The shores are wide and sandy with dunes, where you can hide in the sand from the wind, with heather and huge rose hips, and a little higher, towards Båstad / B;stad /, the shores suddenly become steep and steep and resemble granite giants, associated in my eyes, with Scotland.

Yes, I also forgot to tell you that after Kategat and the high Cape Kulaberg, which is considered the highest place in the southern and south- west coast, a large bay opens up - Skjelderviken or Ängelholm Bay, because it lies directly across the city of Ängelholm, which means Angel Hills. The beaches here are considered the best in Sweden and therefore tourists come here from everywhere: Germany, Holland, Denmark and, of course, Sweden, and right behind the beach begin the forests, which here, for some reason, are called Sibirien (from Siberia - they are dense, wild and stretch for several kilometers). It was in this forest that a flying saucer landed 63 years ago. A small monument was erected to her by a man who saw her and communicated telepathically with aliens! This man's name was Gösta Carlsson / G;sta Carlsson / and it was he who built a small monument to a flying saucer, which has been standing here for many years, in memory of the event. This place, of course, is very unique: a huge space in diameter that burned out when the saucer landed , but over the years it has become quite overgrown, but this space is still visible and the energy here is also surprisingly strong and positive - here you can sit and improve your health or just recharge with energy.

How many dolmens are there in Scandinavia / Denmark and Sweden? You won't believe it - 4,500!!! And most of them are scattered in Skåne, in the south of Sweden, where I live. And how powerful these dolmen structures are, of which there are actually several types here: above-ground, similar to the Gelendzhik dolmens, and underground with passages to them and a hill above them. It’s probably not worth saying much about the fact that there is unusually strong Energy there, since this is quite obvious from the history of dolmens. There, too, you can recharge with Energy and in your Meditations simply fly into other dimensions or see interesting things. A separate book could be written about the dolmens in southern Sweden alone!!! But, that may be another time.

There are also picturesque and energetically powerful Viking burials. You can find them everywhere in Sweden, even in deep forests. As a rule, they are recognized by standing stones that go deep into the Earth, arranged in a spiral. The central stone of this spiral always belonged to the head of this Viking clan, and then other members of the families of this clan or tribe were buried. The stones can act as pyramids or simply be smooth but powerful boulders. Here in Ostorp, in the city park, next to the windmill, you can find several such spiral-shaped burials under powerful oak trees, which, of course, later grew on this site. When you stand in the center of this spiral, you can recharge your Energy System, or more simply, your health, with these powerful Streams of Energy that simply flow vertically from the center of these points. And if you don’t really believe this or want to check the veracity of these statements, then please come to us in Sweden! Take a pendulum or, as we call it, a pendel and check it!!! The pendulum will simply go off scale, rushing in a circle and clockwise! And how many such burials I myself saw in the Småland forests (middle Sweden), while collecting blueberries and mushrooms.

Along the E6 highway, between Helsingborg and Landskrona, towards Malmö - to the south, at the top of the observation mountain, from which the island of Ven, where the famous astronomer and scientist Tycho Brahe was born and lived, is clearly visible, as well as Denmark - Helsingør, the coast and then Copenhagen, then on the right on this hill you can see untouched mounds - the burial places of noble Vikings. And the Swedes are in no hurry to tear up the Earth and gnaw into the past; they respect the Earth and do not disturb it for any reason. After all, they already have all the evidence and all kinds of relics from history, and they also spend their budget money very wisely and thriftily! This is probably why they, despite all sorts of crises, still have a relatively stable economy! Well, if someone does decide to excavate these and other mounds, well, let them try for their own money, but I don’t think the residents will allow them to do this.

This is what we have extraordinary nature! And with nature reserves, and with extraordinary places of power, and simply with mushrooms, blackberries, raspberries, rabbits, pheasants, deer and... very nice, hardworking people who need to be understood and known, because the Scandinavian mentality and temperament are completely different from , say Slavic, Russian or Ukrainian. People are very reserved, cautious, shy and never impose themselves on anything, even sometimes proud, one might say, but if they recognize you and love you, then they will become friends for life and for life too.

Well, I wanted to write briefly for you about the nature of our region or region, which I selflessly loved, but it turned out to be a whole essay...

I will be glad if this gives YOU some idea about her – Scone!

Welcome to us if you want to see it all for yourself and love it too!!

Everyone knows that Scandinavia is a harsh region with special, quite tough climatic conditions. However, the region is distinguished by a certain beauty, and therefore attracts many tourists from all over the world. One of the countries worthy of our attention is Sweden. This one is prosperous European country annually welcomes thousands of guests. The nature of Sweden deserves a special story. This will be discussed in today’s article.

Climate

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Sweden has developed a temperate climate. However, it should immediately be noted that this is typical only for the southern and southwestern regions of the country. For example, in Stockholm the average January temperature is -3°C, in July this figure is 18.5°C.

If we talk about the northern, eastern and western regions of the country, then the winters there are already colder. Summer is quite cool and not too long. A small part of the north of the country is located in the Arctic Circle. Therefore, it already dictates its own conditions. Here, the average temperature in winter is about -15°C. It goes without saying that the snow here does not melt for six months.

Distinctive features

In general, the nature features of Sweden are such that its territory is bordered by beautiful green fields, picturesque and alluring islands of the south, the harsh and gloomy tundra of northern Lapland, hills and forest-covered rocks of the west. At the same time, no one will be left indifferent by the majestic shores of the calm Gulf of Bothnia and the simply gigantic system of lakes with a great variety of wild animals.

Now let's focus on the most beautiful places countries, having studied them in as much detail as possible.

Mount Oreskutan

This mountain is located in the central province of the state called Jämtland. It rises 1,420 meters above sea level, 1,048 of which are above the surface of Lake Ore. Translated from the Old Norse language, the name of the mountain is translated as “tip”.

This peak in summer time densely covered with green grass. The rarest plant species grow here and various birds nest. You can observe all this beauty without damaging nature along specially created walking paths.

The nature of Sweden is such that in winter this mountain, due to 100% humidity, transforms into almost a monolithic glacier, abundantly covered with snow. Thanks to this, many tourists here prefer to spend their time on alpine skiing. The top of the rocky system is topped by a restaurant called Bistrologiskt, from which you can enjoy a picturesque panorama of the surrounding horizon.

Under state protection: Ristafallet waterfall

This miracle of nature is located on a river carrying interesting name Indalsalven. The waterfall can be reached along the E14 highway. Its height above sea level is This powerful stream of water divides the forest into northern and southern parts. Interestingly, the southern part of the waterfall is not visible from the northern, and vice versa. The water falls from a height of 14 m. A little higher and lower from the waterfall you can find fishermen catching grayling or trout.

Due to the fact that a special and even humid climate has formed near the slope, you can find a specific ecosystem here that is under state protection. Rare species of lichens grow in this zone and animals listed in the Red Book live. It is worth saying that here the nature of Sweden has never come under human influence.

If desired, the waterfall can also be seen in one film called “Roni, the Robber’s Daughter.” It was based on a story written by Astrid Lindgren.

The largest waterfall in the country

This body of water is called Tännforsen. It is located 22 km from the resort of Ore and has a total height of 38 m. The fall height is 32 m. The amount of water in the waterfall varies depending on the season. In the last century, the issue of starting to use this natural resource as a source of electrical energy was brought up for public discussion more than once. However, the Swedish people are still opposed to this idea.

Around the waterfall grow 21 species of rare and endangered lichens. They can be found nowhere else on the European continent.

From February to April, tourists have access to visit the cave located directly below the waterfall.

"Abisko"

That's what it's called national park, located in the Lapland province. It is located very close to the border with Norway. The park territory starts from Lake Turnetresk and runs 15 km to the southwest. total area this land, protected on legislative level, is about 77 km 2. The park was founded in 1909.

It is here that the nature of Sweden, the photo of which is given below, has been preserved in its original form. However, its resources are used for scientific purposes. In 1935, the Abisko research station merged with the Swedish Academy of Sciences. In summer you can enjoy white nights in the park, and in winter you can enjoy the northern lights.

Hello from space

Lake Siljan is another asset that Swedish nature can boast of. Briefly speaking, this body of water is a huge crater formed after a meteorite fell to the ground 370 million years ago. Over the years, this depression was covered with a thick layer of limestone. The lake has an area that allows it to take seventh place in the ranking of the largest lakes in Sweden.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it contains many islands, the longest of which is no more than 7.5 km.

Animal world

The nature of Sweden, the description of which includes not only flora, but also fauna, is diverse. For example, to meet a squirrel, it is not at all necessary to go to the forest, since it is quite possible to see it within the city.

There are many brown bears in the forests, which, despite their club feet, move very quickly. Another animal similar to a bear is the wolverine. This hunter has a powerful jaw and large teeth. He has practically no enemies. It moves quickly and silently, but lives only ten years.

In addition, the nature of Sweden is rich in hares, moose, foxes, muskrats and

Sweden - great country to visit with many interesting places. Anyone planning a trip to Sweden should learn about its attractions.

Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and also the most densely populated city among all Scandinavian countries. It is home to almost a million people. The city is located on 14 islands. Many people believe that outwardly this is the most beautiful city in Scandinavia. There you can take photos literally at every step: from historical and modern colorful houses to beautiful islands and parks near the harbor.

A trip to Stockholm will be remembered for a long time: this Scandinavian city has a huge number of museums, art exhibition halls, statues, fountains and parks. Tourists are eager to visit such interesting places, like Vasa Museum, Stockholm Public Library. The metro with its art galleries is also attractive. Stockholm is not a cheap city. But staying here even for a few days is worth the money spent.

Gothenburg

Gothenburg - amazing city. It's definitely worth staying there for at least a few days. During this time, you can discover interesting places and tourist attractions.

It is the second largest city located on the west coast of Sweden. It is located approximately 6 hours from Stockholm. it's the same Big city with many tourist attractions. It is definitely worth a visit for everyone who is going to Sweden. It is impossible to list all its interesting places, but the following are especially worth noting:

• big fish market,
• Martiman museum,
• Volvo factory,
• 20 islands,
• amusement park Liseberg,
• main boulevard of Gothenburg,
• original Viking ship in the Gothenburg City Museum,
• Gothenburg Art Museum,
• house-museum.

And also many, many others. Here you can even visit the Nordkaperen submarine or go to the top of the hill to see the panorama of the city.

Uppsala

An ancient city located 70 km from Stockholm and 20 minutes from Arlanda airport. Uppsala is rich in unique cultural and historical treasures. The city has managed to retain its provincial charm while at the same time offering guests wide choose all kinds of shops, restaurants and entertainment.

The Füris River divides Uppsala into two parts: historical (western) and administrative (to the east). Most of the city is located on the western part. Here you can visit:

• The Cathedral is the main cathedral in the city. It is also the largest church in Scandinavia. Many Swedish kings were buried here.
• Carl Linnaeus's garden, which has a greenhouse.
• Botanical gardens.
• Uppsala Castle. Here you can see works by artists of the 16th century and more modern masters.

Linköping

Linköping is a much smaller city than Stockholm and Gothenburg. But it has its own unique atmosphere - especially in autumn and winter time. At this time, the whole city turns neon and looks simply amazing.

The city residents themselves call it “a place where ideas become reality.” In the 80s of the last century, the city administration decided to create a center for the study of innovations and high technologies on the basis of the local university. This decision gave a serious impetus to the development of the city. On the other hand, it also has many historical attractions:

• Linköping Cathedral, built in 1230,
• the town hall, where the church and church schools were located in the Middle Ages,
• city ​​Library,
• "Gamla Linköping" - historical part cities,
• museum air force open air.

Big fans of innovative technologies and everything connected with them can visit the world's first Museum of Computers and Servers.

Unusual hotels

Sweden - amazing country strange hotels. A tourist can stay overnight in a tree house, sleep inside an ice cave, deep underground in a silver mine, or underwater in a floating hotel. Unfortunately, all of these places are usually very expensive. But if your financial capabilities allow, it’s definitely worth a try. One of these unusual hotels is the uncivilized hotel "Kolarbin":

The ice hotel is also known for its unusualness. It is being built from December to April, but reservations must be made at least a month before arrival - otherwise there may simply be no places left.

Viking city Birka

Located 30 km from Stockholm. This is where you can completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Viking life. This medieval town often hosts a variety of themed events.

Ales-Stenar's grave made of stones in Ystad

Sweden has its own attraction, which is not inferior to Stonehenge in terms of mystery and popularity. In the small fishing town of Koseberke, located 80 km from Malmö, visitors to the country can see mystical stones called Ales Stenar. This monument includes 59 vertical boulders that are dug into the ground. If you connect them with one line, they will form the outline of a ship. Some stones weigh about five tons.

Research has shown that this structure was built about 1,400 years ago. But almost nothing else is known about these boulders: their true purpose and the origin of the name remain a mystery. Historians believe that these boulders in the past were tombstones, inside of which there were burials of noble persons. Another option is that the boulders are monuments to sunken ships.

There is a legend that the man buried at Alès Stenar is a figure from Swedish myth: King El the Strong. Most likely, he was one of the most influential Vikings.

Abisko National Park

Near the Norwegian border, on the edge of Lapland, is one of the most popular Swedish nature parks among tourists - Abisko. It is open to visitors all year round. Many hiking routes start from the Abisko tourist station.

Each of them is equipped with special huts where travelers can relax. In summer and autumn in high esteem walking routes; in the winter season - skiing. One of the most popular routes involves climbing Mount Naoya. The most persistent tourists who manage to climb it will be treated to an amazing view of the stretching natural landscapes.

One of the most popular places for northern lights hunters - Aurora Sky station. It is also located in Abisko National Park. If you're lucky, you can see there northern lights. His incredible beauty attracts tourists from all over the world. Usually, observation of the natural wonder opens on November 17th. They usually get to the station by train or car. You can also choose a plane, but the price will be at least twice as expensive.

On the way to our final destination - the fjords of Norway - we never ceased to admire the pictures of the natural landscape of Sweden.
Sweden is one of the few European countries, where you can still see wild nature, landscapes untouched by civilization, and people who from time immemorial have lived in the harmonious rhythm of the changing seasons. At the same time, it is a rich country with modern industry, whose products have become a symbol of impeccable quality, and the population is socially protected
and lives in enviable prosperity for many.

This is one of the largest countries in Europe, characterized by a variety of natural and climatic conditions.
The contrast between the long summer days and the equally long winter nights is striking here. In summer, the sun stays in the sky 24 hours a day in parts of northern Sweden and the Arctic Circle, and white nights extend further south, where there is only brief twilight at night in June.

A significant part of the Swedish landscape is represented by coniferous forests, in particular pine, as well as widespread deciduous forests - birch, aspen - in the southern part of the country.
Some parts of the Scandinavian mountain range feature exotic flora, including, for example, numerous species of orchids.

In addition to its stunning landscapes, Sweden has a rich and varied wildlife scene, from bears and wolves in the north to roe deer and wild boar in the south. The country also has rich flora and aquatic life, further enriching its biodiversity.
In the forests there are moose, roe deer, squirrels, hares, foxes, martens, in the northern taiga - lynxes, wolverines, brown bears. There are about 340 species of birds, and up to 160 species of fish.

wild cat

Sweden was the first in Europe - back in 1910 - to begin creating National parks, mainly in mountainous areas. This helped to save some of the still remaining in Europe wildlife from operation. There are also many in the country nature reserves and protected areas.
Sweden has 16 national parks and almost 900 nature reserves under cultural heritage protection.

A recent survey showed that almost a third of Swedes consider the environment and pollution to be one of their most pressing issues. For comparison: only 7% of residents of the European Union as a whole, according to the same statistics, are concerned about these problems.
Overproduction and the constant increase in consumption is another problem that causes concern in many countries, since industrial production entails environmental pollution and excessive energy consumption. At the household level, it is popular among Swedes not to buy unnecessary things, trying, where possible, not to create unnecessary demand for certain, “non-eco-friendly” goods. It is quite common, for example, to buy used furniture, clothing and appliances to prevent overproduction, albeit on a small scale.
Almost all industrial enterprises in Sweden are constantly introducing innovative solutions to increase efficiency and at the same time reduce energy consumption. The government also supports industrialists in these endeavors. In 2005, it introduced tax incentives for energy-intensive industries in exchange for their development of measures to reduce energy consumption. The government's goal is to make energy use 20% more efficient by 2020 compared to 2008.
Every municipality (of which there are 290 in Sweden) has an energy advisor who people can turn to for help and guidance. Advice is provided on issues such as using energy-efficient lighting and switching to more environmentally friendly heating systems.

Who's who in the Swedish eco-world

SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY

Presents proposals to the government on environmental policies and legislation and ensures that decisions based on these policies are implemented. The agency also focuses on outdoor recreation and hunting issues.

STOCKHOLM CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

International center for interdisciplinary scientific research on the organization of management of socio-ecological systems with an emphasis on survival - the ability to cope with change and continue development.

VINNOVA

A government organization founded in 2001 to develop Sweden's innovative capacity for sustainable growth. Vinnova invests approximately SEK 2.7 billion (EUR 286 million) annually in various programs.

SWEDISH ENERGY AGENCY

A government organization that promotes the use of renewable energy, improved technology, smarter energy consumption, and climate change mitigation.

If you want to save the planet, clean up the trash

More than 99% of waste in Sweden is recycled and reused in one way or another - a phenomenon that has already been dubbed the “Swedish recycling revolution”. No other country in the world has yet managed to come so close to the dream of waste-free production and clean water and air. How did the Swedes manage to achieve this?
If we consider that on average every inhabitant of the planet produces several tons of household waste per year, then it is not difficult to imagine what the Earth will turn into in at least a few years if no measures are taken. Sweden is one of the countries that have succeeded in waste disposal and recycling. Only 0.7% of household waste in Sweden is disposed of in special landfills, while in the EU as a whole this figure is as much as 34%.

Every Swedish family has several containers with stickers in their apartment and in every house. On one - glass, on the other - cardboard, on the third - metal, on the fourth - plastic, on the fifth - for newspapers. A separate container is for food waste. Relevant waste is stored in these containers and then transported to a waste collection station. The importance of sorting waste is so ingrained in the minds of Swedes that many do it automatically. Paints, nail polish, old batteries, light bulbs and electrical appliances are hazardous waste and must be disposed of in designated areas. Municipalities are responsible for organizing waste collection and disposal, and they are also responsible for ensuring that their residents are aware of the rules and recycling options.

Innovation for the environment

Another way Sweden is trying to show other countries the way to turn the planet into an ecological paradise is through innovative environmental solutions. The Swedish government has already invested more than 400 million kroner in research and development in the field of ecology and environmental protection. Some of the most well-known developments include biofuels, smart grids, and carbon capture and storage. In 2013, expenses for Scientific research and developments accounted for 3.3% of GDP, the fourth highest in the OECD.

Concern for clean air forced the Swedes to look for ways to replace combustible fuels and gasoline. Alternative fuel sources that have become widespread in Sweden include biofuels obtained from food and organic waste, electricity and ethanol. Many Swedish companies, as well as almost all government agencies, are replacing their vehicle fleet, getting rid of combustible vehicles and switching to environmentally friendly electric vehicles. Almost all city and intercity buses have switched to biofuels and ethanol. These are just some of the measures through which Sweden seeks to remove flammable gases from circulation and help clean the air from harmful emissions. The goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2020 compared to 1990 and completely eliminating fossil fuels from the vehicle fleet by 2030 are among the priorities for Swedish environmental policy.

From the history of the issue

Sweden earned its reputation as a pioneer in the field of ecology back in the 1960s and 70s. Thus, Sweden became the first country to establish an Environmental Protection Agency in 1967. It was in Sweden that the first UN conference on environmental issues was held in 1972, which resulted in the creation of the United Nations Environmental Protection Program environment(UNEP) is the leading international environmental body to this day.

Sweden was also one of the first countries to sign and ratify the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement on necessary measures in conditions of climate change.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Sweden has the largest share of renewable energy in the EU, at 54.5% in 2017, mainly from hydropower and biofuels. According to forecasts from the Swedish Energy Authority, this figure could rise to 55% by 2020.

ATOMIC ENERGY

Nuclear energy accounts for about 40% of Sweden's electricity production. There are ten reactors in Sweden. Their future is uncertain, however, as some reactors are nearing the end of their useful lives and the pros and cons of building new ones remain a hot topic of debate.

ARCTIC FOCUS

Global climate change has made the Arctic one of the most vulnerable regions in the world. Over the last 100 years average temperature The region's temperature has risen twice as much as the global average temperature. The changes affect not only local biodiversity and polar ice, but also the planet as a whole due to rising sea levels. As part of the Arctic region and a member of the intergovernmental Arctic Council, Sweden strives to raise public awareness of climate change in the Arctic in international climate negotiations. www.arctic-council.org

WATER FOR LIFE

Along with climate change, one of the main global environmental problems is sea pollution and loss of marine habitat. Since 1990, the proportion of oxidized lakes in Sweden has decreased from 17% to 10%, and the downward trend continues. In addition, Sweden is actively working to convince the EU and the Baltic region countries to improve the environment Baltic Sea. Activities include water management and fisheries conservation projects.

Cities that excel in ecology

According to UN statistics, by 2050 two thirds of the world's population will live in cities. That is why the problem of urban overpopulation and its growth causes concern among environmentalists in all countries. Here too, Sweden could serve as a good example, since rational use natural resources played a decisive role in the planning of many Swedish cities.

Stockholm

In the mid-1990s. Stockholm City Hall decided to transform the former industrial area of ​​Hammarby into an example of ecological urban planning. In a newly rebuilt residential area there are “smart” power grids, affordable and environmentally friendly public transport, bicycle paths and parking lots, organization of waste collection and disposal.

Malmo

A similar transformation of an industrial area into a residential area occurred in Malmö. Today, Västra Hamnen is a carbon-neutral area using a thermal energy storage system. The water is stored during the summer, then pumped using wind power to heat homes during the colder months. The water is then reused to cool buildings in the summer.