Holidays in Sweden | Visit Sweden

Due to the current warm weather in Sweden, there is a higher risk of forest fires occurring. Please go to krisinformation.se and read the important info below if you are planning to stay in the Swedish nature. Please respect the general fire ban in Sweden.

Important information about forest fires - fire ban in Sweden

Due to the current warm weather in Sweden, there is an extreme risk of wildfires. There is a general fire ban in Sweden. For current information in English, please visit krisinformation.se and find out more here.

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LGBT+ Sweden

Sweden has a reputation for being one of the most open-minded, welcoming countries in the world. It’s a place where diversity and inclusion is important, thus making it a fantastic travel destination for LGBT+ people from all over the world.

Stockholm

The beautiful Swedish capital prides itself on being open to anyone and everyone. A curious city, eager to try anything that is new, anything that’s different. So, welcome to Stockholm, whoever you are!

Göta Canal

This early 19th century canal connects giant Lake Vänern in the north and Lake Vättern in the south in West Sweden. Its entire stretch includes 66 locks, rivers and lakes.

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Crayfish party, kräftskiva

These are pernickety-but-tasty little suckers. To meet the huge demand for them in Sweden, crayfish must be imported from China, Turkey and the US, but the prized Swedish crayfish is always deemed tastiest.

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Food and drink

A food revolution? Yes, Sweden is reinventing itself as a food destination and experience. And we have high quality restaurants, bistros, bars, gastro-pubs, cafés and other eateries to suit every wallet and purse size.

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Swedish recipes

We have collected some traditional Swedish recipes so you can make your own cinnamon rolls, gingerbread, meatballs and Semlor at home. Happy cooking and baking!

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Experience Swedish nature with our VR films from Sweden.

Sweden's Archipelagos

From the far north in Swedish Lapland, wrapping around the coastline of the deep south, before stretching up the west coast, there are thousands of islands where you can get a taste of island life.

The 72 Hour Cabin

"This morning when I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was the lake and the tall trees and I realised that I'm truly here and it's not a dream! I kept staring at it for a long period of time before finally dragging myself out of the comfy covers." - Baqer Keshwani, participant in The 72 Hour Cabin