Sweden's official website for tourism and travel information

Hot air balloon over Swedish forests and lakes

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Welcome to Sweden

Plan your visit to Sweden

Things to do

Looking for things to do in Sweden? If you are looking for adventure, cultural experiences, places to try Swedish food or want to know where to buy some cool design and fashion there is a good chance you can find it in Sweden.

Swedish Design

Swedish-design textiles, furniture, household objects and glassware has a practical, democratic aesthetic and increasingly sustainable approach to design. In Sweden, design is synonymous with ‘lifestyle’. Try Svenskt Tenn, Bruno Mathsson, Carl Malmsten, Kosta Boda and Orrefors glassware. Enough with the name-dropping already, let's check out design and fashion Swedish-style.

Destinations

Planning your holiday to Sweden? Explore Sweden and its destinations. From fields and rolling hills in the south, to the archipelagos in west Sweden. Experience the history and culture in our capital Stockholm or travel north to look for the northern lights in Swedish Lapland.

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The Edible Country

100 million acres of fine do-it-yourself dining.

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Things to do in Sweden in 2019

12 Short trips in Sweden

We have collected the best must-do activities in Sweden month per month to make sure you get the most out of your travel experience.

Walpurgis Night (Valborg) and May Day

This is the night of the bonfire in Sweden, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits, but now a festive way of getting rid of excess gardening odds and ends.

Midsummer - June 2019

Apart from Christmas, midsummer is the most important holiday in the Swedish calendar. For some, midsummer is the most important.

Things to do in Småland

A region famous for its beautiful countryside, cute red cottages, glass and furniture design and traditional food. Småland is like a Sweden in miniature with something to do for the whole family.

Top eco-tourism attractions in Sweden

Welcome to the top 10 eco-tourism attractions in Sweden. Well, there are actually 14 on this list, and it is growing, but who cares? They represent the best eco-tourism attractions in the country, minimizing their, and your, impact on the environment.

About the right to access Swedish nature

The Right of Public Access (‘Allemansrätt’), or Outdoor Access Rights gives you the right to roam the countryside in Sweden in perfect peace and quiet. Important info! Please note the general fire ban in Sweden.

Unique places to stay in Sweden

Unique hotel stays in Sweden. Stay in a tree top, or in a floating spa, or a Jumbo jet.

The High Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage site

The High Coast is a part of the Gulf of Bothnia and characterised by its steep granite cliffs and rocky islands rising from the sea.

Swedish Design Museum

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Start planning your trip to Sweden!

Facts and info

Travelling to Sweden? Here are some facts, figures and information about anything from weather, what to pack, visa and passports and how to get around in Sweden.

Travelling to Sweden in Scandinavia

All you need to know before your trip to Sweden. Which airline flies where, how do you get around once in Sweden and passport and visa info.

Passport and visa information for Sweden

Passport and visa information for your visit to Sweden.

Sweden FAQs

Hello traveller! Do you have a question about visiting Sweden that you haven't been able to find the answer to on our site yet? We have collected a few frequently asked questions below. We hope you find the answer to your question here but if not, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Summer house

Socialising, picking berries and mushrooms and living the country life.

Launch Experience