Sweden

Travel Guide
Sweden
Hop across islands and relax on a stretch of sand, before heading north to enjoy a glistening and snowy wonderland.

Sweden offers an icy cool atmosphere with refined cities, dramatic topography and Arctic wilderness. Its beaches are a pleasant surprise and a contrast from the country’s urban gems and northern regions. Get to know friendly locals in modern, progressive towns.

Few cities combine quaint historic attractions with a progressive mindset as well as Sweden’s capital of Stockholm. Wander through the Gamla Stan Old Town on Stadsholmen island for its charming architecture. Stroll along quaint cobbled alleys and people-watch in cafés and shops.

Visit the Royal Palace to watch the daily Changing of the Guard observance. Explore the palace for a look at its majestic chambers and museum displays. The city’s island of Djurgården contains fascinating sights, including the Skansen open-air museum that sheds light on the country through historic buildings. Gaze up at the imposing battleship from the 1600s in the Vasa Museum.

Continue your cultural pursuits in the country’s second-largest city, Gothenburg. Learn about the town’s history and style at the Gothenburg Museum of Art, the Museum of World Culture and the Maritime Museum. The latter chronicles the city’s shipbuilding past and contains an aquarium.

For a change of scenery, take a boat along the canals of Malmö and look around the 15th-century Malmöhus Castle. Enjoy the warm summers in southern Sweden with a swim in the ocean at Varberg’s Kallbadhuset, which contains traditional Swedish nude saunas. The western coast has many resorts for sunbathing and relaxing.

Northern Sweden is cold and snowy in winter. Enjoy the serene atmosphere in unspoiled Lapland above the Arctic Circle. Drive a snowmobile and travel by husky-led sled dog.

Find Sweden between Norway and Finland in the heart of Northern Europe’s region of Scandinavia. Its eastern coast overlooks the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia, while the western side meets the North Sea. Fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport and get around by ferry, train, bus or car.

Sweden’s snow-and-sauna culture in the north complements the sophisticated cities of the south.

Popular cities in Sweden

Stockholm featuring a bay or harbour, heritage architecture and boating
Stockholm
Known for Dining, Shopping and Historical
Stockholm is a city like no other. Comprised of 14 small islands, connected by 57 bridges, it is a beautiful green city, and unexpected swimmer and cyclist’s paradise.

Reasons to visit

  • Stockholm Palace
  • Museum of Medieval Stockholm
  • Drottninggatan
Skansen Kronan showing a park, a city and views
Gothenburg
Known for Dining, Shopping and Business
With its wide streets and waterways, fascinating maritime history, seafood smorgasbords and many parks and museums, this easygoing city is well worth exploring.

Reasons to visit

  • Nordstan Shopping Center
  • Liseberg Amusement Park
  • Universeum
Gustav Adolf Square featuring a park as well as a couple
Malmö
Known for Shopping, Historical and Cafes
The City of Parks is known for its 17th-century architecture, art museums and the abundance of free concerts that take place across the city in summer.

Reasons to visit

  • Lilla Torg
  • Malmo Town Hall
  • Stortorget
Uppsala
Uppsala
Known for Universities, Cathedrals and Historical

Reasons to visit

  • Uppsala Botanical Garden
  • Uppsala Castle
Helsingborg showing a city, cruising and a bay or harbour
Helsingborg
Known for Ferries and boats, Ports and Marinas
Climb a medieval tower, stroll through exquisite gardens and wet your feet at tropically themed beaches at this ancient city by the sea.

Reasons to visit

  • City Hall
Vasteras
Vasteras
Known for Historical, Cathedrals and Museums
Västerås has a long history of innovation and great visions. This is a modern city with a small-town feel, great nightlife and exciting attractions!

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