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
Sweden's most popular summer cities - if you ask Google
These are Sweden's most popular summer holiday destinations, if you ask Google. We (FREEDOMtravel) have, in...
A day at Bongska Huset and its big sister Hotel Mossbylund
Guest writer: Pernilla Ekholm Bongska Huset i Abbekås is beautifully located in Abbekås harbour in Skåne, near the beach....
Kinnekulle on the shores of Lake Vänern - a springtime excursion
Guest writers: Maria and Jöran "This place is sweeter than any other", so wrote Carl Linnaeus...
Everyday luxury at Hotel Dannegården in Trelleborg.
Guest writers: Magdalena and Pernilla Travelling and long-distance adventures are great. But everyday luxury in your neighbourhood should...
Swedish Slottshotellsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Theme Road
The Swedish castle hotel route is absolutely fantastic and we have 32 castle hotels for you to enjoy and...
Swedish Ruin Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
The Swedish Ruin Road is a themed road that takes you around half of Sweden to all the cool churches, monasteries and...
What to do in Tylösand - 13 tips for a summer paradise
What can you see and do in Tylösand? Tylösand, located in Halmstad, is in the summer...
Swedish Museivägen - FREEDOMtravel themed roads
Svenska Museivägen is a themed road that takes you through lots of fun and interesting museums....
"The whole journey" at Paul Taylor Lanthandel in Sundbyberg, Sweden.
We recently tested the 'Whole Journey' menu at the celebrity restaurant Paul Taylor Lanthandel in Sundbyberg. This is the kitchen's...
Swedish Bath Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
Svenska badvägen is a themed road that takes you through the west, south and east coasts. The road starts...
Swedish Royal Palace Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
Svenska kungliga Slottsvägen is a themed road that takes you through the 11 royal castles, for...
Best hotels in Gothenburg
Today we present a guest article Even though Gothenburg is not the capital of Sweden, the city is immensely popular with...
Not to be missed destinations in Sweden
Today we present a guest article Our oblong country at the top of Europe, in the Nordic region, is a...
Swedish Västergötland road - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads
Svenska Västergötlandsvägen is a themed road that takes you through and around Västergötland, to experience...
Things to do on Öland - 25 sights and experiences
What can you do on Öland? The island of sun and wind offers everything from beaches and...
The Swedish Upplands Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
Svenska Upplandsvägen is a themed road that takes you from Stockholm through lovely Roslagen, and the east coast of...
10 beautiful islands in Sweden you won't want to miss
Today we're looking at beautiful islands in Sweden. Right now it is winter and cold, but...
The Swedish Blekinge Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads
The Swedish Blekinge Road is a themed road that takes you through Blekinge, to experience the beautiful...
Stationen Ystad - cosy bed & breakfast in Skåne
Stationen Ystad is a really cosy Bed & Breakfast in Skåne. Peter and his brother Micke...
The Swedish Unesco Heritage Route - FREEDOMtravel Theme Road
The Swedish UNESCO Heritage Route is a themed road that takes you around Sweden, to experience the best...
Christmas markets in Sweden - 12 Christmas markets
Christmas markets in Sweden! Autumn is getting darker and darker, but soon it will be time for the Christmas markets to...
Svenska Östergötlandsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads
Svenska Östergötlandsvägen is a themed road that takes you through Östergötland, to experience the beautiful...
Fishing in Lake Mälaren - a long weekend on the island of Ringsö
We have been fishing in Lake Mälaren this weekend. Our friends have a summer house on the island...
Siggesta Gård in Värmdö - now with parking spaces
Siggesta gård in Värmdö, outside Stockholm, is a rural hotel with conference facilities, outdoor activities, animals, activities for...
Kvarngården in Knivsta - homestead with nice parking space
Kvarngården in Knivsta is a local history centre and caravan park run by Knivsta Hembygdsgille. Here usually ...
Museums in Stockholm - guide to the city's best museums
Why not visit some museums in Stockholm? The Swedish capital is one of the most museum-rich cities in the world...
Swedish Ölandsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads
The Swedish Ölandsvägen is a themed road that takes you around Öland, to experience the best of...
The Swedish Bohuslän Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
Svenska Bohuslänsvägen is a themed road that takes you through Bohuslän, to experience the beautiful...
Castle weekend in Sweden - 10 lovely castle hotels
Why not treat yourself to a castle weekend in Sweden? Autumn is here and it can be cosy...
Weekend cities in Sweden - 10 Swedish cities to visit
Here you will find tips on nice weekend cities in Sweden. Are you tired of sitting at home ...
What to do in Strömstad - 17 tips for Sweden's westernmost town
What to see and do in Strömstad? This town in Bohuslän, which is Sweden's most...
Visiting the Koster Islands in Bohuslän - a lovely trip!
Visiting the Koster Islands can be a really wonderful excursion! The scenic Koster Islands are located just outside Strömstad,...
Swedish Smålandsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Themed roads
Svenska Smålandsvägen is a themed road that takes you through beautiful Småland, to experience...
Street art in Strömstad - Artscape Lighthouse
We checked out street art in Strömstad. Last summer, "Artscape Lighthouse" in Strömstad and...
Swedish Castle Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
The Swedish Castle Road is a themed road that takes you past Sweden's most beautiful and interesting castles. Trav...
Swedish Hallandsvägen - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
Svenska Hallandsvägen is a themed road that takes you through beautiful Halland, to experience...
Things to do in Grebbestad - 12 tips for the oyster mecca
What to see and do in Grebbestad? This charming west coast town offers an idyllic setting with...
The Swedish Skåne Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Road
Svenska Skånevägen is a themed road that takes you through Skåne, to experience the best...
Tjurpannan nature reserve - western coastal idyll in Grebbestad
Tjurpannan Nature Reserve is located just north of Grebbestad in Bohuslän and is a real West Coast idyll. Here we meet...
A lovely boat trip with M/S Donalda in Grebbestad.
What a wonderful boat trip with M/S Donalda in Grebbestad! When we arrived in Grebbestad we had no...
Rock carvings in Tanum - a Unesco World Heritage Site
Rock carvings in Tanum will be the topic today. Soooo exciting! Imagine that our ancestors sat and ...
The King's Gap in Fjällbacka - The Wolf Claw in Ronia the Robber's Daughter
The King's Gorge in Fjällbacka is a dramatic gorge in Vetteberget, named after a visit...
Bruket Street Art - photos from Wargön's mill in Vänersborg
Bruket Street Art is a large area of graffiti and street art at the disused Wargön mill in...
Things to do in Uddevalla - 17 tips for the heart of Bohuslän
What to see and do in Uddevalla? This west coast town is often called the 'heart of Bohuslän' and...
Hafsten Resort & camping in Uddevalla - natural camping luxury
Hafsten Resort & Camping is located in a scenic location on the west coast and offers camping, swimming, nature experiences, adventurous activities and...
Bohusläns museum in Uddevalla - an interesting visit
Bohusläns museum in Uddevalla is a really nice museum, which tells about the culture and history of the area....
Tureborgen in Uddevalla - an exciting ruin
Tureborgen in Uddevalla is an exciting ruin of a castle that looked medieval, but...
Royal palaces in Sweden - 11 magnificent castles
Royal castles in Sweden are the subject of today's article. Did you know that there are 11 Swedish...
Visiting the Royal Palace of Stockholm - photos and tips
What is it like to visit the Royal Palace in Stockholm? If there is any attraction in Stockholm...
Things to do in Hunnebostrand - 19 tips for an archipelago idyll
What to see and do in Hunnebostrand? This delightful archipelago idyll offers dramatic scenery, picturesque...
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.