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Sweden鈥檚 light time economy

Elizabeth Hotson travels around Swedish Lapland to see how one of the most modern economies in the world takes advantage of the twenty four hour summer sun.

What鈥檚 it like to live in permanent daylight for part of the year? Elizabeth Hotson travels around Swedish Lapland to see how one of the most modern economies in the world takes advantage of the twenty four hour summer sun. Elizabeth finds out how a hotel made of ice is kept frozen with solar power, and why the midnight sun is vital to the ancient tradition of reindeer herding in northern Sweden. We also hear how Sweden鈥檚 mountain and nature tourism industry developed and why modern businesses like bars and restaurants can capitalise on the never-ending daylight. Plus, we hear from visitors experiencing the midnight sun for the first time.

Producer: Elizabeth Hotson
Presenter: Elizabeth Hotson

Picture Credit: the midnight sun in Sweden via Getty Images

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18 minutes

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Thu 11 Aug 2022 07:32GMT

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  • Thu 11 Aug 2022 07:32GMT

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