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Ever dreamt of taking over a private island<\/a>? Lulling around in complete privacy, with nothing but the sound of crashing waves and the whistling breeze?<\/p>\n Thanks to a new initiative from Visit Sweden, this dream is about to become a reality for five lucky winners\u2026<\/p>\n While the likes of Lord of the Flies<\/em> may have taught us otherwise in the classroom, private islands become the ultimate luxury for those fortunate enough to afford such adventures. The fast-paced nature of daily life has led to digital detoxes and no shortage of quirky wellness retreats over the years\u2014but whatever happened to pure, peaceful tranquillity?<\/p>\n With 267,570 islands\u2014more than any other country in the world\u2014dotted through the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia, Sweden<\/a> certainly has an incredible selection of havens to choose from.<\/p>\n Now, Visit Sweden is giving five lucky winners a certificate and the personal right to use a designated Swedish island for one year under a right-of-use agreement\u2014this means the certificate does not confer any ownership rights to the island.<\/p>\n Archipelago on the Baltic Sea coast in Sweden<\/p>\n <\/span>RicoK69<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n In addition to granting free rein of a Swedish isle for a whole 12 months, prizes also include a travel voucher entitling the winner and a companion of their choosing to round-trip travel to Sweden. The travel vouchers are valid for one trip between June 2026 to May 2027.<\/p>\n The five islands up for grabs are Tjuvholmen, Medb\u00e5dan, Sk\u00f6tb\u00e5dan, Storberget, and Marsten\u2014more information on each is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, what\u2019s the small print? Well, for starters, the competition isn\u2019t open to billionaires (we\u2019re out of the running, then), and entrants must be over 18 years of age\u2014check the full terms and conditions here.<\/p>\n Also, for fear of being the ultimate killjoys, it\u2019s worth noting that the islands \u201cup for grabs\u201d are little more than verdant, rocky outcrops. Realistically, you\u2019re in it for the free flights to one of Europe\u2019s pricier corners, as there\u2019s plenty more to see than your new digs. That said, by all means, take a journey past and wave your certificate at your new shores.<\/p>\n So, are you interested? If so, record a one-minute video in 9:16 (portrait) and tell the board why you deserve your own Swedish island. The more fantastical, the better\u2014sob stories welcome, but not necessary.<\/p>\n Upload your video via the online form by April 17, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CEST, and share your video on social media to increase your chances of winning\u2014tagging @visitsweden<\/a> and #YourSwedishIsland.<\/p>\n This article was originally published on<\/em> Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller UK<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n