Travelling in Sweden? Whether you like beautiful beaches, vast forests or picturesque small towns, our country is a great place to go on holiday. Here you'll find tips on lots of great holiday destinations in Sweden.
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Why travel in Sweden?
Sweden is a beautiful but varied country. In the north you have the mountains and vast expanses, in the west the beautiful rocky coasts, in the south deciduous forests and beaches, and in the east the beautiful archipelago. Just to name a few examples!
While travelling in Sweden you can experience nature, but of course also culture, history and exciting cities. Here you will find lots of tips and reading about great travel destinations in Sweden.
Travel destinations in Sweden - inspirational reading
Gratia's history - from luxury yacht to school ship
As you may know, we went sailing with the ship Gratia this weekend. But...
Sailing to Stockholm in a school ship
Yesterday morning we woke up in our berths in the sailing ship Gratia, moored to a cliff at Träskö-Storö...
Life on board the sailing ship Gratia
Yesterday we spent a whole day on board the sailing ship Gratia, which belongs to the Swedish Cruise Club Sailing School Foundation. It...
Embarkation of the sailing ship Gratia
Yesterday it was time for us to board the sailing ship Gratia, a 30 metre long sailing ship...
Around Stockholm in one day
My (Helena's) new job at Stockholm County Council involves a lot of travelling - in the county....
An evening in the Mall of Scandinavia - what happens when the shops close?
We tend to get stuck in front of the computers in our houseboat. It's always...
We Have a Dream at Fotografiska museet
Yesterday I visited the "We Have a Dream" exhibition at the Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm together with my...
New Year's Eve at Wallmans in Stockholm
We celebrated New Year's Eve at Wallmans in Stockholm with our friends Lennart and Beata. Here you are served a ...
Round trip Stockholm - Gävle
Last Sunday we were in Warsaw and then we only had time to go home and sleep for a few hours before...
Allhelgona menu at Skänkstugan in Täby
This weekend was All Saints Day and we met my (Helena's) mum and brother and family for...
Norrköping and Nyköping by motorhome
This weekend we have done Norrköping and Nyköping by motorhome. We drove from Stockholm on Thursday...
Picnic boat trip in Stockholm
Yesterday we tried a completely new thing: a picnic boat trip in Stockholm. We had fantastic luck ...
Shopping at Stora Nolia in Piteå
Now we have finished the Stora Nolia fair and are heading south in the motorhome. This...
"Make me" at Stora Nolia
Yesterday afternoon, it was time for "Gör om mig" at the Stora Nolia fair in Piteå. It was...
Dance show with Tony Irving at Stora Nolia
Today the Stora Nolia exhibition in Piteå was visited by Tony Irving and a group of dancers from the programme Let's...
More vehicles at Stora Nolia in Piteå
The other day we showed a bunch of heavy vehicles at the Stora Nolia exhibition. Yesterday, while walking around, we found another...
Stora Nolia in Piteå - the fair with everything
We are on our third day at the Stora Nolia exhibition in Piteå and we can only...
On site in Piteå - ahead of Stora Nolia 2016
We are now on site in Piteå and prepared for the Stora Nolia fair that starts tomorrow. The...
ÅF Offshore Race and meeting with friends at Skeppsholmen.
Last Friday, we met up with our good friends Peter and Eva at Skeppsholmen in Stockholm, where...
Scandic Haymarket - perhaps Stockholm's coolest hotel?
Haymarket by Scandic is a brand new hotel located in the old PUB building on Hötorget...
Stora Skuggan - in the countryside in the centre of Stockholm
It's easy to think you're in the countryside when you walk around the...
Where is the best Swedish summer?
Yesterday we made the first trip with the motorhome, from Arboga to Stockholm, and the weather was so far from...
Djurgården - an oasis in the centre of Stockholm
Djurgården in Stockholm is known for its large natural areas and for entertainment and culture such as Skansen,...
City walk in Stockholm: Puss & Snusk
You might remember that we went on a city walk in Östermalm last weekend? Well, yesterday it was time to explore...
Among the ships on Skeppsholmen
After the city walk in Östermalm on Saturday, we continued the walk to Skeppsholmen. The naval operations that once...
City walk in Stockholm: From shit to luxury
Even if you live in Stockholm, there's a lot you don't know about this city.
Restaurant Pont at Hägernäs beach
Easter can be celebrated in different ways, but the most important thing is to meet family and friends, or...
Sigtuna - Visiting the oldest town in Sweden
Join us in Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town! Yesterday we woke up to blue skies and decided to...
St Patrick's Day in Stockholm 2016 - party in the streets
Yesterday we met my mum and my brother and his family for a nice lunch at...
Colourful art on Hornsberg beach
Yesterday we visited the art gallery MRoss Galleri located on Hornsberg beach in Stockholm, opposite the Pampa marina....
Gävle round trip - a day trip to work
You don't always have to travel far to feel like you're travelling! Yesterday...
Karlberg Castle - and why it's called 'Pampas'
Karlberg Castle in Stockholm is within walking distance of our houseboat in Pampa's marina. We walk or...
Mall of Scandinavia - super mall in Solna, Sweden
Yesterday we visited the brand new (12 November 2015) and crazy big shopping centre Mall of Scandinavia....
Hötorgshallen in Stockholm - delicacies and treats
Yesterday we took a trip to Hötorgshallen because we were looking for a special product...
Opening of Taracci: Stylish menswear in Stockholm
The night before last, the Taracci store, which sells stylish menswear in Stockholm, was inaugurated and...
From Skåne to Stockholm in a snowstorm
Ängelholm was covered in 20 cm of snow when we left today, and it didn't feel...
North-west Skåne: Ängelholm and Båstad
We stayed a day with our friends in north-west Skåne and got to see both Ängelholm and...
Visiting friends in Gothenburg
When we were in the Philippines last winter, we got to know the super nice couple Anders and Anita....
With friends in Arboga - first stop on the way to Europe
That the first stop on our European trip was Arboga was perhaps a little unexpected, but we have...
On the road - the first day of the Europe trip
Then we were off! We got up at six o'clock this morning to unpack the...
Nalen in Stockholm - for music and meetings
Both yesterday and today I spent at Nalen in Stockholm - at a conference. In addition to...
Why Sweden is great
In Business Insider Australia, you can read why Sweden is the most wonderful country in the world....
Staying at Ulfsunda Castle in Bromma, Sweden
Right now we have a conference with work at Ulfsunda Castle. The castle is located in Bromma and like many...
Ystad - a motorhome-friendly town
In Ystads Allehanda you can read that Ystad wants to invest in motorhome tourists. They have calculated ...
Three hours in Östersund
I was supposed to fly from Arlanda to Östersund at 08:00 this morning. But what happens? When I...
Nothing is in Solna
Now you think this post won't be about anything, but it is....
Swedes, don't be stingy!
Peter and I discussed something at dinner yesterday that I have to share with you ....
Adventure golf at Lysingsbadet in Västervik.
Now we have left Öland and slowly started rolling back towards Stockholm. We thought it...
A day in Borgholm on Öland
Today we have strolled around Borgholm, which is a cosy summer town. There are small charming ...
Lammet and Grisen in Löttorp on Öland.
Last night we visited the popular Lammet och Grisen restaurant here in Löttorp on Öland. Thanks...
Holidays in Sweden - a guide from north to south
Want to travel in Sweden on your holiday? Here you'll find tips broken down by region, from north to south in our elongated country.
Info and facts about Sweden
- Capital city: Stockholm
- Language: Swedish (Minority languages: Yiddish, Romani Chib, Sami, Finnish and Meänkieli)
- Residents: More than 10.4 million (2022)
- Religion: Christianity
- Flag: Blue flag with yellow cross
- National anthem: You old, you free
- Currency: Swedish krona
Travelling in Sweden
- Flight: Travelling domestically by air can be particularly useful when you want to travel long distances. For example, you can fly with SAS, BRA flyg, Malmö Aviation and several other airlines.
- Trains: Sweden can be discovered by train and you can travel with SJ, Vy, Snälltåget and Inlandsbanan. In addition, MTRX and FlixTrain operate between Stockholm and Gothenburg.
- Car/caravan: Holidaying by car or motorhome is a great way to travel in Sweden. There are plenty of campsites and pitches, but they can get crowded in the summer. Here you can read more about campsites and pitches in Sweden.
- Ferries: Sweden has many islands, so travelling by ferry is often a good option. Many car ferries that run short distances are also completely free.