Lidingo, Sweden

Capital City

With a population of just 44,642, Lidingö is a small, affluent island community northeast of Stockholm. While it may attract celebrities and the wealthy, the reality is that middle-class Swedes have been steadily moving in, drawn by rental apartment projects. However, the island's bureaucracy remains a persistent headache, as evidenced by the municipality's ranking as the third wealthiest in Sweden. Lidingö's exclusivity and natural charms make it an ideal enclave for those seeking a secluded, comfortable lifestyle, though its isolation may prove too insular for some.