Skip to main content
Our other websites:

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience and to provide additional functionality on our website. If you would like to, you can change your cookie settings at any time. See our cookie policy.

Welcome to Sweden

The Royal Palace, Stockholm
The Royal Palace is beautifully situated by the water in Stockholm's Old Town. The palace is built in baroque style and has more than 600 rooms spread over eleven floors.
Photo credit: Jeppe Wikström/Visit Stockholm

A new era starts now. A new way to travel, meaningful and conscious, with experiences that enrich both the traveller and the destination. Welcome to Sweden!

Where to go

Show more

What to do

Show more

Explore map

Want to plan your holiday based on your interests? Select activities of choice or explore Sweden geographically.

Start exploring

Spring in Sweden

Spring is the season when Sweden slowly wakes up and then bursts into life. The days are getting longer, nature boasts its splendour and the crowds have yet to arrive. If you wish to experience Sweden with all your senses, spring is the time to come.

Read more

Spring highlights

Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe

Watch thousands of cranes dance at Hornborgasjön

Welcome spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

23 new reasons to visit Sweden in 2023

If there’s one time you should go to Sweden, it’s this year. Anniversaries and celebrations follow each other, and new attractions are opening all over the country.
Read more

Vacation on water

Magical winter swimming in Sweden’s cold bath houses

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden – from wild swimming to kayak adventures

Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles

12 natural wonders in Sweden just waiting to be explored

Nature experiences

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights in Sweden

From train to trail – accessible day hikes in Sweden

Encounter Sweden’s wildlife at a safari

Alpine skiing in Sweden – from powder paradises to family-friendly resorts

Fika like a Swede

Fika, the delightful custom of enjoying a coffee and a treat with friends, is as Swedish as ABBA. Surely it’s just a coffee break? Not quite.
Read more

A taste of Sweden

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Cafés in Gothenburg

Cafés in Malmö

Cafés in Stockholm

Swedish food and drink festivals for every taste

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm

New and trendy hotels – the grand openings of 2023

Arriving at your destination and checking into a nice hotel is one of the best feelings – especially if you’re one of the first guests to stay.
Read more

Places to stay

Tree hotels in Sweden – the most unusual places you ever stayed

9 extraordinary accommodations close to Swedish nature

45 hostels in Sweden that will give your budget vacation a silver lining

14 castle stays near Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö

Top hotel brands in Sweden – from large hotel chains to playful resorts

Unique accommodation close to nature – 29 sustainable places to stay

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Discover hip neighbourhoods, a world-class beer scene and Sweden's best seafood restaurants.
Read more

Destinations to discover

City break in Stockholm and beyond

Uppsala – from Viking wonderland to vibrant univeristy town

Swedish Lapland – a culture-rich natural wonderland

Sweden’s smaller cities and towns – the hidden gems you need to know

Visby – a Swedish fairytale town on the island of Gotland

Värmland – a lake-rich haven of natural beauty

Skåne – a coastal county steeped in history

Västerbotten – a hotspot for unforgettable nature experiences

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Bohuslän – a gem on the idyllic west coast of Sweden

City break in Stockholm and beyond

Gästrikland – a peaceful county by the Baltic Sea

Norrköping – an outdoor haven with a rich cultural heritage

Dalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and culture

Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life

Sweden's indigenous people lead sustainable, culture-rich lives close to nature, and you're invited to take it all in via a variety of experiences.
Read more

Practical information

Getting to and from Sweden’s airports

Public transportation

Accessible travel

Sweden by rail

Passport and visa information for Sweden

Information for travellers in regards to Covid-19

Swedish weather and climate

Currency, credit cards and money in Sweden

Time and daylight in Sweden