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
Kungsträdgården in Stockholm - and the Makalös Palace
Kungsträdgården in Stockholm is a beautiful park where people stroll, have coffee, listen to concerts and take...
Tyresta National Park - tips on entrances and trails
Tyresta National Park is a large natural area just south of Stockholm. Here you can experience wild primeval forest,...
Isbladskärret on Djurgården - a favourite in Stockholm
Isbladskärret on Djurgården is a fantastic oasis, with wild nature and lots of herons, in the middle of...
Kyrksjölöten nature reserve - at Kyrksjön in Bromma, Sweden.
Kyrksjölöten nature reserve is located around Kyrksjön in Bromma, in the municipality of Stockholm. There are lots of birds and...
Local excursions - life in the age of coronavirus
Now it's all about travelling in the local area. In the era of the coronavirus, travelling has been limited...
Marabouparken in Sundbyberg - art gallery and park hangout
Marabouparken in Sundbyberg is a park with an art gallery and a large collection of sculptures. Although...
Lötsjön and Råstasjön - nature in Solna and Sundbyberg
Lötsjön and Råstasjön, located in Sundbyberg and Solna respectively, are two beautiful lakes with...
Judarskogen nature reserve in Bromma - nature in the city centre
The Judarskogen nature reserve in Bromma is located within the city limits of Stockholm. It is fascinating that you can find...
Gustavsberg in Värmdö - in the footsteps of the porcelain factory
Gustavsberg is a nice little town in the municipality of Värmdö in Stockholm, which is best known...
Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen - and the English Park
Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen is a private castle from the 16th century, and next to the castle is the beautiful...
Cultural trail in Värmdö - Pilhamn on Ingarö.
Yesterday a new cultural trail opened in Värmdö municipality, on the island of Ingarö, called Kulturstig Pilhamn. So...
Bogesund Castle in Vaxholm - and the Great Castle Tour.
Bogesund Castle in Vaxholm is a beautiful 17th-century castle in the Bogesundslandet area of the Stockholm archipelago....
Tyresö Castle - history and beautiful nature
Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated at Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. We went...
Lida Friluftsgård and the Adventure Trail around Lake Getaren.
Lida Friluftsgård, located in Botkyrka municipality in Stockholm, offers a fantastic outdoor area with...
Our list on travelling in Sweden - 25 questions
It is likely to be a Swedish holiday this year, and when travelling within the country is...
Törnskogen nature reserve - lost twice in one day
Törnskogen Nature Reserve consists of Södra Törnskogen in Sollentuna and Norra Törnskogen in Upplands Väsby. There are...
Pampas marina in Solna - all you need to know
Pampas marina in Solna is a marina, where you will also find houseboats and a restaurant. I...
Nyckelviken nature reserve in Nacka
Nyckelviken Nature Reserve in Nacka is a popular outdoor area that offers beautiful scenery, lovely views of the...
7 parks on Kungsholmen in Stockholm - and a swimming area
Today we offer a tour of all the parks on Kungsholmen. We have probably never walked...
Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve
Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve are located in Järfälla municipality, north-west of Stockholm. We made an excursion...
Huvudsta farm in Solna - murder story and beautiful surroundings
Huvudsta Gård in Solna is a short walk from the marina where we live. We are travel bloggers...
Järvafältet nature reserve - an oasis near Stockholm
Järvafältet Nature Reserve, or Norra Järvafältet, is a beautiful nature area in Stockholm County. Here you can hike...
Travel destinations in northern Sweden - 10 favourites
Are you keen to explore travel destinations in northern Sweden? It is becoming more and more popular...
Travel destinations in central Sweden - 10 favourites
Are you keen to explore destinations in central Sweden? It is becoming more and more popular...
Travel destinations in southern Sweden - 10 favourites
Are you keen to explore destinations in southern Sweden? It is becoming more and more popular...
Ethnographic Museum in Stockholm
The Ethnographic Museum in Stockholm is located in Museiparken on northern Djurgården, along with a whole range of other...
Sjöhistoriska museet in Stockholm - a child-friendly museum
The Maritime Museum in Stockholm is located in Museiparken on northern Djurgården. It houses a whole range of museums,...
Beaver safari in Stockholm - on your own beaver tracking tour
This weekend we went on a beaver safari in Stockholm, with our friends as guides....
Army Museum in Stockholm - war, peace and conflict
Located in Stockholm's Östermalm district, the Army Museum is a great place to visit on a muggy day, both for...
The Jewish Museum - in Stockholm's oldest synagogue
The Jewish Museum in Stockholm is located in Stockholm's oldest synagogue in the Old Town. We cycled here one...
Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm
The Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm is well worth a visit. The exhibitions are varied and the photographs on display are...
Stockholms Spelmuseum - Pong, Pac-man, Pokémon
The Stockholm Game Museum is a small museum in a basement that tells the story of video games. Here you can...
Sven-Harry Art Museum - a golden house in Vasa Park
Sven-Harry Art Museum is a gold-coloured museum in the middle of Vasa Park in Stockholm, with a large roof terrace and...
The Strindberg Museum in Stockholm - and Strindberg's home
Have you visited the Strindberg Museum in Stockholm and Strindberg's home? Yesterday we went on a...
Hagaparken in Solna - castles, gazebos and pavilions
Hagaparken in Solna is a fantastic place to stroll among castles, gazebos and pavilions....
Butterfly House in Haga - tropical climate, butterflies and sharks
Have you visited the Butterfly House in Haga? For us, it's been a long time, but now we've...
Banquet of Hoshena - a culinary journey in the world of fairy tales
Banquet of Hoshena with fairies, kings, queens and floating food. Emotions like fear, love, courage...
Autumn weekend in Stockholm - our top tips
Thinking about an autumn weekend in Stockholm? As a travel blogger, it's easy to become homesick and...
Karlberg Castle Park - jogging trails and attractions
Karlberg Castle Park is just a few minutes' walk from where we live. Yet it took several years...
M/S Molly in Stockholm - about chartered flights on chartered boats
M/S Molly is a charter boat located in the centre of Stockholm, and last Thursday evening I was...
Foodstock at Fjäderholmarna - food festival in the archipelago
Foodstock is a food festival that was organised at Fjäderholmarna this weekend. We visited the festival on Sunday,...
Kristianstad - 17 things to do and experience
Kristianstad, and the area around Kristianstad, offers everything from castles and charming farms to wonderful nature experiences....
Cosy accommodation in Skåne - close to nature at Cocoon meetings
In May this year we stayed one night in a fantastic cosy accommodation in Skåne. On...
What are Sweden's best beaches?
In partnership with Jackpotcasino.se What are Sweden's best beaches? More and more people want to holiday in Sweden...
Ivön and Bäckaskog Castle in Skåne - the hunt for the horse grave
Ivön and Bäckaskog Castle in Skåne is located just northeast of Kristianstad. We were here for a very...
Åhus in Skåne - a holiday resort with vodka and ice cream
Åhus in Skåne is a lovely holiday resort, known for its Absolut Vodka, among other things....
Absolute Home - a visit to The Åhus villa
We visited Absolut Home and The Åhus Villa in Åhus, Skåne. Here, Absolut...
Yangtorp - qigong temple in Skåne given new life
Yangtorp is something as unusual as a giant qigong temple in Skåne. In the centre of the Scanian landscape,...
Pia's Kitchen in Kristianstad - one of Sweden's smallest restaurants?
Pia's Kitchen in Kristianstad must be one of the smallest restaurants in Sweden. The small restaurant is located in...
Hallwyl Palace - private home from the turn of the century
The Hallwylska Palace in Stockholm, or the Hallwylska Museum as it may actually be called, is one of our...
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.