Airbnb is known for having a diverse range of accommodation for travellers to choose from, but this new listing is taking ‘diversity’ to a whole new level.
Visit Sweden, Sweden’s official tourism board, has partnered with Airbnb to turn the entire country into an Airbnb listing.
Yes, you read that right. But how much does that cost?!
Well, because all land is publicly owned in Sweden, the land is free and accessible to everyone. So the weirdest Airbnb booking is not the only one you don’t have to book.
According to Visit Sweden, every lake is your infinity pool, every mountaintop your granite terrace, every meadow becomes a garden and every forest a pantry filled with mushrooms and berries. Gosh, they’re a quaint country!
Feel free to take a morning jog or bike ride across open fields or trek through challenging mountain terrain. Should you want an upgrade, no need to ask, just find the best location that suits you and your mood.
“This is made possible thanks to a Swedish right guaranteed by the constitution – freedom to roam,” said Jenny Kaiser, USA Country Manager at Visit Sweden.
“This right enables the Swedish people to experience nature and enjoy the beautiful Swedish wildlife.
“In Sweden we have everything from high mountains to deep forests, from beautiful archipelagos to quiet meadows. Now, together with Airbnb, we welcome everyone to Sweden and, through freedom to roam, they can share our wonderful nature.”
Freedom to roam allows everyone and anyone to be free amidst Swedish nature with the right to access, walk, cycle or camp on any land. Only private gardens and lands under cultivation are an exception to the rule.
The general rule for spending time in nature is “do not disturb, do not destroy” – just like in any other home.
“We are very excited to welcome Sweden on Airbnb for everyone to explore,” added James McClure, General Manager Northern Europe at Airbnb.
“This partnership is a first of its kind collaboration between a tourism board and Airbnb.
“It is designed to promote Sweden as a destination through the power of the Airbnb community which is perfectly placed to showcase the many extraordinary locations to stay throughout the country.”
To find out more about Sweden on Airbnb visit http://airbnb.com/Sweden
