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
Visit the Vasa Museum in Stockholm
Visiting the Vasa Museum in Stockholm is something you have to do at some point! The Vasa ship carries...
Swedish nature (and animals) on an island in Lake Mälaren
We are currently enjoying Swedish nature on an island in Lake Mälaren. We are also socialising with...
Unesco World Heritage Sites in Sweden - 15 from north to south
Did you know that we have 15 Unesco World Heritage Sites in Sweden? We often check for...
Skogskyrkogården in Stockholm - a Unesco World Heritage Site
The Forest Cemetery in Stockholm is one of the Swedish World Heritage Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We often check...
Walk from Pampas marina to Sundbyberg.
Yesterday it was a lovely walk from Pampas marina to Sundbyberg. There is a very nice ...
Museum in the Mountain Room with thousands of toys
Did you know that there's a museum in the Bergrummet at Skeppsholmen in Stockholm, filled with toys...
In Östersund as a tourist - a lovely winter town
What to do in Östersund as a tourist? We visited Östersund a few weeks ago, in connection with...
Spa hotel in Åre - close to nature at Copperhill Mountain Lodge
We have spent a few hours at a nice spa hotel in Åre, namely at the nature-orientated and...
Alpine World Cup in Åre 2019 - royal, festive, fast-paced!
The 2019 Alpine World Cup in Åre is currently underway, and we've been following the World Cup for a few...
Restaurant Palett in Stockholm - Vasastan's palette of flavours
I (Peter) was invited to try the new restaurant Palett in Vasastan in Stockholm, and it...
Swedish dialectal words - readers' words from across Sweden
Here is a long list of Swedish dialectal words. It's amazing how many contributions...
The Mediterranean Museum in Stockholm - mummies and virtual reality
The Mediterranean Museum in Stockholm is one of the World Culture Museums, where you can see Egyptian mummies and...
Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm - guide for your visit
Last weekend we visited Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm. It was a fantastic autumn weekend, and really...
Rörstrand Castle in Stockholm - the castle you never knew existed
Rörstrand Castle is located in the centre of Stockholm, yet it is perhaps one of Stockholm's least known...
A hotel night at Gothia Towers in Gothenburg
This weekend we spent a hotel night at Gothia Towers in Gothenburg. We can of course...
Viking life - experiences at the Viking Museum in Stockholm.
If you want to take a historical journey back to the Viking Age, you should visit Vikingaliv, which is...
Nationalmuseum opens - after five years of renovation
The National Museum in Stockholm opens this Saturday, 13 October 2018, after five years of renovation. New...
Vete-Katten - a cosy café in Stockholm with a long history.
If you want to find a really cosy café in Stockholm with a long history, you should...
Medieval Museum - Stockholm's history underground
This weekend we visited the Medieval Museum in Stockholm and experienced Stockholm's history underground. Although...
Sightseeing by amphibious bus in Stockholm
We tried sightseeing by amphibious bus in Stockholm! The amphibious buses have actually been running in Stockholm since the autumn...
At the car park in Trelleborg - ready for Europe
We have now arrived at the site in Trelleborg. We started in Stockholm at 11 o'clock on...
May weather in Stockholm and Sweden - over the last decade
The weather in May in Stockholm was incredible this year. You kept wondering when it would...
Summer in Stockholm - 10 favourite places to hang out
Now it really is summer in Stockholm! If you are in the city and not (as...
Building a house on an island in Lake Mälaren
Peter is helping our friends build a house on an island in Lake Mälaren, and so we find ourselves...
Real winter in Stockholm - at last
Now we have real winter in Stockholm. Finally, I say! I know that not everyone agrees...
ABBA Museum in Stockholm
This week Peter visited the ABBA Museum in Stockholm. The museum opened in May 2013 and we have been...
Claes af Geijerstam displays unique guitars at the ABBA museum
Throughout his life, Claes af Geijerstam has been a popular musician, songwriter, DJ and radio personality....
Among the ships at Norr Mälarstrand
On a normal weekday, Peter and I had lunch together and went for a walk among...
Christmas market in Stockholm's Old Town
Right now it's terribly dark outside, and you really have to make an effort to catch the...
Visit the Nobel Museum - the Nobel Laureates are here!
Yesterday, we visited the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, together with some of the other members of the Swedish Association...
MR Days in Jönköping - long day by train from Stockholm
At 04:30 on Friday morning the taxi was waiting for me (Helena) in the marina where we live. Then...
Norrtälje - walk along the river
Yesterday, I (Helena) visited Norrtälje, often referred to as the capital of Roslagen, on business. I work in ...
Soon a harbour with ultra-modern houseboats in Västerås?
If everything goes as planned, there will soon be a harbour with ultra-modern houseboats in Västerås. Here comes...
Meet 3 ghosts at Engsö Castle
Meet three ghosts at Engsö Castle! Today is 31 October and Halloween, so what...
Charming Old Town in Västerås
So, how charming is the old town in Västerås? This area seems to be called Kyrkbacken and here...
Nice parking space in Västerås guest harbour
Now we have found a nice spot in Västerås guest harbour. Here we stand nicely with...
Hornsberg beach park and Sandö Sugga lighthouse
I quite often, work permitting, work from home on Fridays. Yesterday I worked intensively on a...
Tullgarn Castle - in the footsteps of kings and tsars
When we went home on Sunday from our motorhome weekend at Jogersö, we needed a place to...
Femöre - barren rocks and military history in Oxelösund
On the way home from Jogersö camping in Oxelösund we took the opportunity to drive past the island of Femöre,...
Jogersö camping and sea bathing - open all year round
Now we are finally out with the motorhome again! We both have a lot of work to do...
Seafood buffet at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm
Last Saturday we enjoyed a seafood buffet at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, together with Peter's son Robin, his...
Brunch in Stockholm - try K4 in Pampas marina
Want to try a really good brunch in Stockholm? Then we can recommend the restaurant K4...
From Stockholm to Trelleborg by motorhome
Yesterday, it was finally time for us to leave for Trelleborg, where we...
Beaches in Tylösand - Svärjarehålan and Tjuvahålan
Now we have come home to Sweden, after our tour of Poland and the Czech Republic, and our...
Brunch at Hobo hotel in Stockholm
We have tried brunch at the Hobo Hotel. Last Saturday, after the big event at the Sheraton hotel...
Ringsö in Lake Mälaren - a Swedish idyll
We spent Monday and Tuesday this week on the island of Ringsö in Lake Mälaren. Our friends...
Win a helicopter ride over Stockholm
In collaboration with Upplevelsepresent.se Last weekend we got the chance to try a helicopter ride over Stockholm, and...
Summer at Lake Karlberg in Stockholm
Summer finally arrived! As if it was never spring. Just a few days ago, I was using...
Sailing courses for young people and adults
For a few days we have been telling you about the great sailing we experienced this weekend, with...
Gratia's history - from luxury yacht to school ship
As you may know, we went sailing with the ship Gratia this weekend. But...
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.