US EditionWith most islands in the world, Sweden offers five to travellers
Sweden offers five islands to international travelers as part of a new initiative, with 77% of survey respondents expressing interest in visiting these secluded yet accessible locations.
- Today Visit Sweden and the National Property Board launched the campaign offering five islands for one-year use by international travellers, announced via PRNewswire.
- A June/July 2025 YouGov survey found 77% would consider visiting a Swedish island and 44% desire a private escape, reflecting demand for solitude and nature.
- Applicants can upload videos explaining why they deserve a year on an island, while a jury selects winners for creativity and motivation among Sweden's 267,570 islands, which range from quiet lakes to open coastlines and are near local communities.
- Organizers reassure unsuccessful applicants that Sweden has many more islands for everyone, as Visit Sweden frames the scheme as redefining luxury as simplicity and nature.
- Across countries, the private-island idea taps a longstanding cultural dream of escape, with a June/July 2025 YouGov survey finding 1 in 5 in France and Germany would appreciate time away from their partner.
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The Swedish tourist board, Visit Sweden, has launched a competition where you can win "your own island." While you won't receive ownership rights, you can use the island as you wish for one year. You can swim, camp, and invite guests.
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With most islands in the world, Sweden offers five to travellers
Sweden invites tourists to make their dream come true: Applications open to get one of five of Sweden's more than 267,000 islands, defined by calm, clean air and restorative nature.
A Swedish tourism company has launched a raffle to boost tourism, offering trips to five of the country's most beautiful islands as prizes. Two plane tickets will also be given away. It has been announced that billionaires will not be eligible to participate.
You love the north and always wanted to have your own island? Then to Sweden: One out of five islands could be yours for a year. What you have to do for it.
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