We envy the Swedes for their grandiose nature: endless forests, 100,000 lakes, 8000 islands, 350,000 moose. There is also the phenomenon of the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights shine in the far north in winter.
Only 10 million people live in an area of 450,000 square kilometers. In contrast to Germany, there are only 23 people per square kilometer instead of 231.
No wonder that the Scandinavian country regularly ranks among the top places in terms of quality of life in international comparison. Because Sweden is also considered one of the safest countries, it is a popular travel destination for holidaymakers from Central Europe.
Deceleration for the stressed
An experiment carried out in western Sweden shows how positively a lifestyle close to nature can have on people: five participants in a study who work in stressful jobs abroad were invited to spend three days in specially made huts on the shore of a lake spend – everyone alone in the middle of nature.
Huts with walls and ceilings made of glass served as accommodation. They were erected on Henriksholm, a private island two hours north of Gothenburg. Into the transparent ones 72 hour cabins among others, a taxi driver from Paris, an event coordinator from New York and the policewoman Steffi Tauscher from Munich moved in.
After the 72-hour stay, Steffi was deeply impressed: “The beauty and tranquility of untouched nature, far away from mass tourism” appealed to her, as did “the deep green of the trees and crystal-clear water in the lake with drinking water quality.”
Reduction to the essentials
Stress researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm were also part of the party. They found that after three days, all subjects had a 9 percent drop in systolic blood pressure. During the stay, “I had time to think about myself and my life. To question things that I’m currently doing,” the Munich native sums up. Her conclusion is: “In the future I will plan my holidays differently, even if there is only a short time left. Peace and relaxation can be found in nature and not in hotel resorts.”#
The glass huts can be rented by anyone. The Price for the “72-hour cottage” is 730 euros for single occupancy including full board or 470 euros per person with double occupancy for the three days. There are now also rates for one night from 240 euros.
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