James Proctor Bücher

From the sophisticated capital of Torshavn to the uninhabited isle of Gasholmur, the Faroe Islands offer natural splendour in abundance. Go hiking on Nolsoy for stupendous views of the fjords, brave the wind at the southernmost tip of Suouroy or wander through hamlets of turf-roofed cottages encircled by layer-cake mountains. Whether you explore this North Atlantic archipelago by ferry, road or helicopter, you'll find it the perfect place to check out the latest Nordic design or party through the night at a summer music festival.

This guide to Iceland gives information on hotels, hostels and camping, and covers sites and stories of Viking sagas. There is advice on swimming in hot springs, climbing volcanoes, and tackling the icefields of Europe's largest glacier.

Briefly outlines the history of Sweden, describes tourist attractions in each region, and provides information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

One of many titles in the Landmark Visitors Guide series, a revamp and update of the highly respected Visitors Guides, acknowledged as among the most reliable and useful guides for sightseers. With full color maps and photos throughout, the new Landmark Visitors Guides are highly detailed, giving you the information you need to get the most from your trip. They serve as a useful reference tool before you leave home, and are the perfect travel companion while on the road. Area-by-area tours highlight in-town sights and attractions, including art galleries, museums, historic buildings and churches. They also lead you out into the countryside, with recommended stops en route. Colorful call-out boxes reveal tidbits of the area's local culture, interesting sidelights on how the landscape has been shaped and other details sorely lacking in competing guidebooks. The comprehensive "Fact File" in back provides opening times, fees and contact information for all places mentioned in the text. Index.

Švédsko je zemí velkých možností a doslova rájem všech sportovně založených turistů, ale své si tu najde naprosto každý. Průvodce obsahuje 57 map a 20 stran barevné přílohy.