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
Ramsvikslandet in Bohuslän - walking in the 'kingdom of rocks'
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Skaftö in Bohuslän - Grundsund and Fiskebäckskil
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What to do on Orust - 15 tips for a beautiful island on the west coast
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MUMA Mural paintings on Orust - stories about women
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Käringön in Bohuslän - an idyllic island off the coast of Orust.
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What to do on Tjörn - 17 tips for a lovely island in Bohuslän.
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Dyrön in Bohuslän - a lovely archipelago island outside Tjörn.
Dyrön, or Stora Dyrön as the island is actually called, is a lovely and scenic archipelago island off Tjörn,...
Carlsten's fortress on Marstrand - an exciting attraction
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Öckerö Islands - by campervan in the Gothenburg archipelago
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Things to do in Malmö - 28 sights and experiences
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Street art in Malmö - a guide to Malmö's street art
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Disgusting Food Museum in Malmö - a "disgusting" visit
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Things to do in Gothenburg
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Skiing in Sweden until the summer
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With a camper in Malmö - tips on pitches and experiences
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Holiday feeling at First Camp Råå Vallar in Helsingborg.
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First Camp Hökensås in Tidaholm - nature and fishing
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Nice local community centre by Lake Vättern - welcome to Brandstorp!
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Camping in Mariestad - magical at First Camp Ekudden
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East Asian Museum in Stockholm - Japan, China, Korea
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ArkDes - museum of architecture and design
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Moderna museet in Stockholm - Art on Skeppsholmen
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Ancient castles in Sweden - 18 Swedish ancient castles
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Castles in Sweden - 16 Swedish castles and castle ruins
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Scandic Victoria Tower - staying in a tower in Kista
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Eight castles in Östergötland - well worth a visit
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Motorhome travel in Sweden - 7 Swedish road trips
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Hotel Esplanade in Stockholm - nice on Strandvägen
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Attractions on Öland - guide around Öland
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Five restaurant tips in Stockholm - Matochreseblog's current favourites
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Årsta Castle - with memories of Fredrika Bremer
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Open air museums in Sweden - list from north to south
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30 different things to do in Stockholm
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City guides to Swedish cities and towns
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Things to do in Helsingborg - 20 sights and experiences
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Häringe castle - fine castle hotel in Södermanland
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Ramlösa brunnspark - from health resort to mineral water
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Fredriksdal in Helsingborg - museums and gardens
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Everyone complains about Stockholmers (Stockholmers should be silent)
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The Historical Museum in Stockholm - from ancient to modern times
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Holidays in Sweden - a guide from north to south
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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.