During the course of a year, the historic Scandinavian country of Sweden has all sorts of events and happenings.

Below is a list of selected major events taking place in Sweden in the second half of 2007.

Fjällräven Classic
A new and unique form of trekking that combines the challenge of walking long distances in the mountains with an unparalleled experience of nature and a comradeship with like-minded people to last you the rest of your life.

Date - August 11-12
Web: www2.fjallraven.com/classic/index_eng.asp

The Malmö Festival
Experience a gigantic party with music, theater, specially designed fireworks, sport events, amusement parks and handicrafts.

Date - August 17-24
Web - www.malmofestivalen.nu

Gothenburg Jazz Festival
The annual international festival show cases some of the biggest international and Swedish jazz artists.

Date - August 17-19
Web - www.gothenburgjazzfestival.com

Umeå International Jazz Festival
Umeå's 40th Jazz Festival. On stage you will find artists from all over the world.

Date - October 24-28
Web - www.botniamusik.se

Stockholm International Film Festival
Stockholm's 17th International Film Festival is one of the best in Northern Europe.

Date - November 15 - 25
Web - www.filmfestivalen.se

Stockholm International Horse Show
The 16th Stockholm International Horse Show featuring all things equestrian. It is the biggest indoor equestrian event in the world in terms of spectators per day.

Date - Early December (prel November 30 - December 2)
Web - www.stockholmhorseshow.com

Nobeldagen
The Nobel Prize Awards are presented by HM the King at a formal ceremony in Stockholm Concert Hall. By special invitation only. Banquet at Stockholm City Hall.

Date - December 10
Web - nobelprize.org

New Year's Eve at Skansen
The celebration includes songs, fireworks and the traditional reading of Tennyson's "The Bells" at midnight.

Date - December 31

For more information about Sweden and what it has to offer, visit www.visitsweden.com