Uzbekistan sets its sights on ”Holidays for All 2026”: A cultural destination to watch

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By: Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Sweden

As preparations continue for the Danish Travel Show 2026, one destination is already attracting growing attention among Scandinavian travel professionals and culturally curious travellers — Uzbekistan. Known as the historic heart of the Silk Road, the country is increasingly positioning itself as a compelling cultural destination for Nordic audiences seeking authenticity, depth, and meaningful travel experiences.

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9 hotels in Uzbekistan - our experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to stay in a hotel in Uzbekistan? And what are the hotels really like? After three trips to the country, we have had time to try a whole bunch of hotels, so here is a report on hotels in Uzbekistan simply!

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Colourful in Bukhara, Uzbekistan - crafts, arts and dance

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Some buildings in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, are sand-coloured and almost colourless. In stark contrast, everything else is: the carpets, the silk scarves, the long flowing skirts, the embroidered jackets and the ceramic dishes. It was an explosion of colour that hit us ...

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Travelling around Uzbekistan by train: arriving in beautiful Bukhara

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Bukhara was the last stop on our train journey around Uzbekistan, and it was also the very best. Bukhara is an amazing city. Apart from seeing a wide range of sights here, it's also a cosy place for relaxed hanging out...

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By train around Uzbekistan: to the Samarkand of the Silk Road

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Writer: Helena Bergström

When visiting Uzbekistan, you don't want to miss Samarkand - the city of fairy tales, and one of the greatest sights in the country. We travelled here on the Afrosiyob high-speed train and had just under two days to explore the city.

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By train around Uzbekistan: Zomin National Park

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Now the story of our train journey around Uzbekistan continues... After the capital Tashkent, we set off by train in the direction of Samarkand, getting off in Dashtobod. It was time for us to experience Zomin National Park.

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By train around Uzbekistan: Start in the capital Tashkent

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Uzbekistan is a vast country, and we were here to discover it by train for a week. The trip started in Tashkent, where we flew from Scandinavia, and initially we were a group of seven travel writers: five from Sweden and two from Norway. We were here on a press trip, organised by the country's tourism organisation, and we were all very excited to see what the week had to offer...

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Follow our new journey in Uzbekistan - the land of fairy tales!

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Here we go again - travelling to Uzbekistan for the third time. It's no secret that this country has taken us by storm. Every time we land, it's like we're swept up in an intense wave of exotic adventure, and it reminds us a little of why we love travelling

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We have been appointed as official tourism ambassadors for Uzbekistan

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Writer: Helena Bergström

After two fantastic trips to Uzbekistan, the country has a very special place in our hearts. It is therefore with great pleasure that we can announce that we have now been appointed as Official Tourism Ambassadors for Uzbekistan.

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Uzbek event - an evening with Uzbekistan

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This week we experienced an Uzbek event in Huddinge, Stockholm - an evening with Uzbekistan! This was a fantastic evening, with traditional dancing and Uzbek food, and we also got to do a presentation on stage!

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