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
Riksidrottsmuseet in Stockholm - sports history
We visited the Swedish Sports Museum in Stockholm. But why in winter clothes? The fact is that we visited the museum...
Grisslehamn in Roslagen - 7 tips on things to do
Located on Väddö in Roslagen, Grisslehamn is a charming little town, which is lively thanks to its...
Albert Engström's museum in Grisslehamn, Roslagen.
The Albert Engström Museum is located in Grisslehamn in Roslagen and tells the story of the artist Albert Engström. Here lived ...
Cruising with Viking Line in times of coronavirus - here's how it works
What is it like to go on a cruise with Viking Line in corona time? We have tested it!...
Things to do in Norrtälje - 11 tips for the capital of Roslagen.
What can tourists do in Norrtälje? Norrtälje is an idyllic archipelago town with beautiful old wooden houses,...
Dalsland canal with motorhome - Guide with tips
The Dalsland Canal by motorhome, how does it work and what can you see along the way? This summer...
Pythagoras Industrial Museum in Norrtälje - step into history
The Pythagoras Industrial Museum in Norrtälje tells, in a very vivid way, about a piece of Swedish industrial history. You...
Trollhätte canal by motorhome - a journey along the Göta river
Trollhätte Canal by motorhome, how does it work and what can you see along the way? This summer...
Göta Canal by motorhome - big guide with tips
Göta Canal by motorhome, how does it work and what can you see along the way? This summer...
Bengtsfors in Dalsland - locks, museums and canal boats
Bengtsfors is located along the Dalsland Canal, and we came here by motorhome after our visits to...
Dals Långed - charming by the Dalsland canal
Dals Långed is a small town along the Dalsland canal. We did not have high expectations, but...
Aqueduct in Håverud - spectacular by the Dalsland canal
The aqueduct in Håverud is a spectacular construction in Dalsland where road, railway and canal intersect....
Köpmannebro and Upperud - the start of the Dalsland Canal
Köpmannebro lock station can be described as the gateway to the Dalsland Canal. Here you will find the canal's first and largest...
Hamburgsund - West Coast charm and seafood feast
Hamburgsund is a cosy little town on the west coast, with high cliffs, boats, red cottages and a...
Bohus Fortress - the castle that survived 14 sieges
Bohus Fortress has been defended by Norwegians, Danes and Swedes and has been subjected to a total of 14 sieges -...
Things to do in Trollhättan - our 10 best tips
What can you do in Trollhättan as a tourist? We came here by motorhome right after our...
Things to do in Vänersborg - our 5 best tips
What can you do in Vänersborg? We came here by motorhome after following the Göta...
Läckö Castle - De la Gardie's fairytale castle on Lake Vänern
Reflected in Lake Vänern with its spires and towers, Läckö Castle feels almost like a...
Gudhem's monastery ruin in Gudhem, Falköping
Located in Västergötland, Gudhem Abbey ruins tell the story of one of Sweden's first monasteries. Perhaps you know...
Varnhem - Varnhem monastery and abbey church
Varnhem is located in Västergötland and here you will find Varnhem Abbey Church and the ruins of Varnhem Abbey, which...
Sjötorp - and the locks in Norrqvarn
Sjötorp is located on Lake Vänern and is the place where the Göta Canal begins or ends, depending on...
Töreboda, Hajstorp and Sweden's smallest ferry
Töreboda is a small town in Västergötland, located along the Göta Canal. Here you will find ...
Wassbacken's campsite - and the Tåtorp lock
Wassbackens camping in Töreboda has a fantastic location by the Göta Canal. The canal runs right next to the campsite...
Karlsborg Fortress - a mighty 19th century building by Lake Vättern.
Karlsborg Fortress was supposed to be built in 10 years, but the construction took a long time and...
Forsvik - the oldest lock in the Göta Canal and Forsvik Mill
Forsvik is a small community in Västergötland that is known for two things in particular: Göta...
Tiveden National Park - hiking in wild forests
Tiveden National Park offers wonderful nature experiences in wild forests with dramatically large boulders. There are many...
Askersund - and Stjernsund Castle
Askersund is a charming and idyllic little town with low wooden houses, cafés, boats and walking paths along the...
Alvastra monastery ruins - and the Smoke Stone in Smoke
Alvastra Monastery Ruin is the ruin of the monastery where St Birgitta once received her...
What to do in Vadstena - 10 tips for a historic town
What can you see and do in Vadstena? Vadstena is a small town beautifully situated...
What to do in Motala - 9 tips for the capital of the Göta Canal.
What to see and do in Motala? Motala likes to call itself the capital of the Göta Canal, and...
Borensberg on the Göta Canal - locks and delicacies
Borensberg is a cosy little town on the Göta Canal, where you can see one of the canal's...
Bergs locks - Göta Canal's mighty lock staircase
The Berg locks in the Göta Canal include a total of 11 locks, and it's really fascinating to see the...
Vreta Abbey - and Stjärnorps Castle ruins
Vreta Abbey in Östergötland is one of Sweden's oldest monasteries. Today there is a ruined monastery ...
Söderköping - 9 tips for things to see and do
Söderköping is an idyllic and picturesque little town on the Göta Canal. We offer nine tips...
Stegeborg - castle ruin, harbour, tavern and campsite
Stegeborg is located about 2 kilometres from Söderköping, and here you will find a ruined castle from...
Mem - The Baltic Sea Gateway to the Göta Canal
Mem is a small town by the deep bay of Slätbaken, just outside Söderköping. The small town...
Follow us on our summer campervan trip - our plans
Soon it's time for us to go on our summer motorhome trip! We had from ...
Gräsö in Roslagen - a scenic gem
Gräsö is a scenic island, located just outside Öregrund in Roslagen. The island is surrounded by beautiful...
Öregrund in Roslagen - tips for things to see and do
Öregrund is a real gem in Roslagen with charming alleys, beautiful old wooden houses and a harbour....
Cultural reserves in Sweden - full list
Cultural reserves in Sweden - do you know about them? We recently visited the Lingnåre Cultural Reserve in Uppland,...
Ängskärs sea campsite in Uppland - and three caravan sites
Ängskärs havscamping is beautifully situated on the Hållnäs peninsula in north-eastern Uppland. We camped here for a day and enjoyed...
Lingnåre cultural reserve - historical trails in Uppland
Lingnåre Cultural Reserve is located on the Hållnäs peninsula in the municipality of Tierp. There are currently a total of 43 cultural reserves in...
Berth in Sikhjälma harbour - scenic area at Hållnäs
This motorhome weekend started with us going to a parking space in Sikhjälma harbour, on...
Vikingabyn Storholmen - open-air museum in Roslagen.
Vikingabyn Storholmen is an open-air museum beautifully situated by Lake Erken in Roslagen. For a few weeks...
Free camping at Lake Erken and Norr Malma nature reserve
During the last night of the midsummer weekend, there was free camping at Lake Erken in Roslagen, at Svanberga bathing area. Here...
Väddö sea baths and camping in Roslagen
Väddö Havsbad and Camping on Väddö is a campsite with a sandy beach, surrounded by beautiful nature. The campsite...
Kapellskär campsite in the Riddersholm nature reserve
Kapellskär's campsite is beautifully located in the Riddersholm nature reserve, with the coast and the Åland Sea just outside. We rolled...
The Technical Museum in Stockholm - from past to future
The Technical Museum in Stockholm has reopened, and we paid a visit. Among other things, the...
Solna church - and the beautiful Norra begravningsplatsen cemetery
Solna Church is a nice little round church from the 12th century. Next to the church is Norra begravningsplatsen, which is...
Paul Taylor Lanthandel - celebrity restaurant in Sundbyberg, Sweden
Paul Taylor Lanthandel in Sundbyberg is a climate-smart, modern and, above all, really good restaurant....
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.