The Cheonggyecheon was originally a creek that flowed through downtown Seoul -- in the wake of rapid post-war economic development, it was buried under concrete to facilitate urban expansion. Today, however, the over 10 km-long creek and its banks have been uncovered and remodelled into an exciting recreational area for locals and tourists, with clean water and natural habitats bordering on residential and office buildings.

In 2005, Stadsparken was ranked the fifth finest park in Europe, while the year before the park was voted the most beautiful park in Sweden. Experience the wonderful flowers and unwind in the restaurant or café at the Stadrädsgård. In the park, you'll also find Örebro's largest playground.

Escape the bustle of the city and retreat to the tranquillity of the mountains. Bukhansan National Park has several gorges, granite peaks and more than 1,300 species of flora and fauna. There are also many historical and cultural sites including Bukhansanseong Fortress, Buddhist temples and monk’s cells. Bukhansan National Park Office:

Culture Park Småland accommodates several different cultural sights that displays Småland culture up close. In the "museum park", in central Växjö, lies Småland's Museum, the Swedish Glass museum and The House of Emigrants. The Swedish Glass Museum shows the magical world of glass from different periods. Småland Museum opened in its own building in 1885. In the permanent exhibitions, you can find everything from Neolithic objects, a silver treasure from the Viking Age and opera singer Christina Nilsson’s emerald jewelry. The museum contains both a café and a shop. The house of emigrants is the nordic regions largest institute. Focusing on Swedish emigration to north America. In the house of emigrants there are exhibitions, archives, libraries and research activities. The new exhibition the dream of a new country replaces the previous dream of America which offers completely new content in completely new packing.