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West Sweden – an outdoor adventurer’s paradise

Fjäderholmarna, Stockholm archipelago

Dreaming of island hopping, a picturesque cruise, or an extended escape in Stockholm’s archipelago? Here’s everything you need to know about getting around.

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

A plane is flying over a forest during summer.

Un avion volant au-dessus d'une forêt l'été.

Aéroport de Stockholm Arlanda

Een vliegtuig vliegt over een bos in de zomer.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Information on how to get to and from the main airports in Sweden, as well as the connecting airport in Copenhagen.

Getting to and from Sweden’s airports

A group of people watching the sunset in Stockholm.

Eine Gruppe von Menschen beobachtet den Sonnenuntergang in Stockholm.

Stockholm

Plusieurs personnes admirent le coucher du soleil.

Een groep mensen kijken naar de zonsondergang in Stockholm.

Explore the wonders of Sweden without the hefty price tag – uncover hidden gems, insider tips, and budget-friendly travel hacks for extraordinary adventures at the best value.

Discovering Sweden: Unforgettable experiences at exceptional value

A woman walking on a square in Old Town. In the background you see old stone houses and in the front there is a flowering plant.

Eine Frau geht in Stockholm spazieren. Im Hintergrund siehst du alte Steinhäuser und im Vordergrund steht eine blühende Pflanze.

Sommer in der Altstadt, Stockholm

Une femme marchant sur une place de la vieille ville. À l'arrière-plan, on aperçoit de vieilles maisons en pierre et, à l'avant, une plante à fleurs.

L'été dans la vieille ville de Stockholm

Een vrouw loopt op een plein in de Oude Stad. Op de achtergrond zie je oude stenen huizen en vooraan staat een bloeiende plant.

Zomer in de Oude Stad, Stockholm

Summer in Old Town, Stockholm

Sweden&#x27;s bustling cities, progressive culture, serene landscapes and welcoming people make it the ideal destination for solo travellers. Whether you&#x27;re looking to immerse yourself in vibrant urban life, delve into rich cultural experiences, or explore the countryside’s natural beauty, Sweden offers it all.

Discover why Sweden is the perfect destination for solo travellers

Zwei rote Schwedenhäuser in einem Garten im Sommer.

Traditionelle rote Schwedenhäuser

Les traditionnelles maisons rouges suédoises

Traditionele Zweedse rode hutten

Traditional Swedish red cabins

Few images capture the serene beauty of Sweden quite like its charming red cabins with white trims.

Sweden's iconic red cottages: A story of colour and culture

A split-image capturing Sweden’s seasonal extremes: on the left, a glowing Midnight Sun over a calm lake; on the right, Northern Lights dancing across a starry winter sky.

Ein geteiltes Bild, das die saisonalen Extreme Schwedens einfängt. Links rudert eine Person in einem kleinen Boot auf einem ruhigen See unter einem gold-rosa Himmel im Licht der Mitternachtssonne. Rechts ziehen leuchtend grüne Nordlichter über einen sternenklaren Nachthimmel.

Mitternachtssonne und Nordlichter in Schweden

Une image fractionnée qui capture les extrêmes de la Suède à chaque saison : à gauche, un soleil de minuit rougeoyant au-dessus d'un lac calme ; à droite, des aurores boréales dansant dans un ciel d'hiver étoilé.

Soleil de minuit et aurores boréales en Suède

Een split-image die de seizoensuitersten van Zweden vastlegt. Links roeit een persoon een bootje op een rustig meer onder een goudroze hemel tijdens de middernachtzon. Rechts strekt het levendige groene noorderlicht zich uit over een nachtelijke sterrenhemel en weerspiegelt het in het ijs.

Middernachtzon en noorderlicht in Zweden

Midnight Sun and Northern Lights in Sweden

Some places you visit once and cross off your bucket list. Sweden isn’t one of them.

Sweden: A twice-in-a-lifetime experience

The sun shines on a palace in front is a large square with a statue in the middle.

The Hirschska house in Sundsvall

The 19th century stone cities are fascinating reminders of the urban expansion and social transformation ushered in by industrialism. You’ll find these must-see townscapes across Sweden, from Sundsvall in the north to Malmö in the south.

Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

A wooden walkway in the nature that leads up to a house with window walls.

Ein Holzsteg in der Natur, der durch viele Bäume zu einem Haus mit Fensterwänden führt.

Artipelag, Stockholm

Sweden is famous for its contribution to inclusive and accessible fashion, design and architecture. But where would you go as a visitor to experience it up close?

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg, Sweden

Private boats are moored next to apartment buildings in Malmö's Western Harbour district with the Turning Torso high-rise in the background.

Western Harbour

Architectural highlights in Malmö, Gothenburg, Uppsala, Östersund and Sundsvall.

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Inside a furniture store. A setting with a sofa, armchairs, tables and a large plant. Two large lamps are hanging from the ceiling. Different interior design items are placed on the tables.

In einem Möbelhaus. Ein Setting mit Sofa, Sesseln, Tischen und einer großen Pflanze. Von der Decke hängen zwei große Lampen. Auf den Tischen sind verschiedene Einrichtungsgegenstände platziert.

Möbelgeschäft

Intérieur d'un magasin de meubles. Il y a un canapé, des fauteuils, des tables et une grande plante. Deux grandes lampes sont suspendues au plafond. Différents objets de design d'intérieur sont posés sur les tables.

Magasin de meubles

Furniture store

Handpicked stores in Gothenburg and West Sweden, Malmö, Småland, and Stockholm.

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

The Textile Museum of Sweden, Borås, Sweden

Small cottage made of orange and white plastic set in a green area of Kivik Art Centre.

Venturo cottage at Kivik Art Centre, Skåne

Curious of Swedish design, arts and crafts on your holiday in Sweden? Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) has put together this list of the Top design places to visit in southern Sweden.

Top design places to visit in southern Sweden

A tree house in the forest. Several bird boxes decorates the outside of the house.

Ein Baumhaus im Wald. Mehrere Vogelnester schmücken die Außenseite des Hauses.

Biosphere vom Treehotel, Harads

Une cabane dans les arbres dans la forêt. Plusieurs nids d'oiseaux décorent la façade de la cabane.

Biosphère au Treehotel à Harads

Biosphere at Treehotel, Harads

Looking for places to explore Swedish design, arts and crafts on your holiday in Sweden? Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) has put together this list of the top design places to visit in northern Sweden.

Top design places to visit in northern Sweden

A green environment in a design shop. A sofa, two armchairs and two footstools around a table. Behind the furniture group there are colorful curtains with birds in green.

Svenskt Tenn

Textile design has a strong heritage in Sweden and a distinctive yet diverse aesthetic. Here’s an introduction to this artisanal world and the most important names within it.

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

The home of Carl and Karin Larsson, Sudborn, Sweden

Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art, Östra Ämtervik, Sweden

A house by the water in a frosty and snowy winter landscape. A lake is in the background.

Une maison au bord de l'eau dans un paysage hivernal glacial et enneigé. On voit un lac en arrière-plan.

Demeure des artistes Carl et Karin Larsson

Artist Carl Larsson’s homestead

Looking for places to explore Swedish design, arts and crafts on your holiday in Sweden? Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) has put together this list of the top design places to visit in Stockholm and central Sweden.

Top design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

Cycle trail along a white beach with jettys in the ocean. Also lush green trees on the other side of the trail.

Ein Radweg in Schweden der entlang eines weitläufigen Sandstrandes führt. Auf der gegnüberliegenden Seite befindet sich ein üppiger grüner Wald.

Radfahren in Schweden, Ystad

La piste cyclable longe une plage blanche avec des embarcadères sur la mer. De l'autre côté de la piste, il y a aussi des arbres verdoyants.

Balade à vélo à Ystad

Fietspad langs een wit strand met steigers in de oceaan. Ook weelderige groene bomen aan de andere kant van het pad.

Fietsen, Ystad

Biking, Ystad

Cycling in Sweden allows you to explore long stretches of varied coastline, bustling cities and lush countryside. The extensive range of national and regional cycling routes offers bike touring in Sweden in a safe and quality-assured way.This guide takes you through the best cycling routes in Sweden and some great places to discover – there really is something for everyone!

Sweden's best cycling routes

Three people with hiking gear and backpacks walking in the tundra.

Drie mensen met wandeluitrusting en rugzakken wandelen in de toendra.

Wandelen in Zweeds Lapland

The King's Trail, Swedish Lapland

Looking for top hiking trails in Sweden? Well-marked routes, easy to challenging hikes and gorgeous natural surroundings – here are the classic Swedish trails you just have to hike.

Top hiking trails in Sweden

Wandern in Åre

Trois personnes font de la randonnée en été.

Randonnée à Åre

Wandelen in Åre

Hiking in Åre

With train stations as your starting point, choose from a plethora of shorter hiking trails throughout the country.

From train to trail – accessible hiking in Sweden

Slåttdalsskrevan in Skuleskogen national park

Sweden’s 30 national parks cover nearly 7,000 km² – almost 2% of the total country area – and feature wildflower meadows, snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches and lush green forests.

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks

Skuleskogen national park

A flower-filled island outside of Stockholm, a beach paradise in the middle of the Baltic Sea and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with spectacular coastal views of the north – three national parks that exemplify the diverse landscapes of Sweden.

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

Hennickehammars Manor House Hotel, Filipstad

A woman wearing headphones rests against a pine tree next to a lake. The weather is gloomy.

Eine Frau mit Kopfhörern lehnt an einer Kiefer neben einem See. Die Stimmung ist düster.

Verzaubert von Schweden

Une femme portant des écouteurs se repose contre un arbre à côté d'un lac. Le temps est maussade.

Envoûté par la Suède

Een vrouw die een koptelefoon draagt, rust tegen een dennenboom naast een meer. Het weer is somber.

Betoverd door Zweden

Spellbound by Sweden

National parks in Sweden – where myths and legends come to life

A male moose with large antlers stands in a forest clearing.

Ein männlicher Elch mit großem Geweih steht auf einer Waldlichtung.

Elch

Un élan mâle avec de larges bois dans la clairière d'une forêt.

Élan

Moose

Sweden is covered in vast expanses of untouched nature, providing an endless habitat for wildlife such as bears, reindeer, moose and birds of all sizes. Sweden is therefore ideal for wildlife safaris – here’s an eco-friendly selection to consider.

Encounter Sweden’s wildlife at a safari

A person skiing on a mountain with the view of a snow-covered landscape in the background.

Eine Person beim Skifahren auf einem Berg mit Blick auf eine verschneite Landschaft im Hintergrund.

Skifahren in Lofsdalen, Härjedalen

Une personne skiant sur la montagne avec une vue sur un paysage enneigé en arrière-plan.

Ski à Lofsdalen, Härjedalen

Een persoon is aan het skiën op een berg met uitzicht op een besneeuwd landschap op de achtergrond.

Skiën in Lofsdalen, Härjedalen

Skiing in Lofsdalen, Härjedalen

Are you looking for family-friendly ski resorts, off-piste possibilities or a smaller ski area to escape the crowds? How about a day trip to a ski slope close to Stockholm or Gothenburg? With more than 100 ski resorts studded across the country, Sweden has it all.

Alpine skiing in Sweden

Zwischen schneebedeckten Tannen sieht man die Abendsonne und einen Langläufer.

Langlauf in Östersund

Ski de fond à Östersund

Een bos met besneeuwde sparren en dennenbomen. Een persoon is aan het langlaufen en de zon schijnt door de bomen.

Langlaufen in Östersund

Cross-country skiing in Östersund

The best way to enjoy Swedish nature during winter – tips from north to south.

Cross-country skiing in Sweden

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