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West Sweden – an outdoor adventurer’s paradise

Fjäderholmarna, Stockholm archipelago

Island hopping, a scenic cruise or a longer stay on your favourite island? Here’s how to travel in Stockholm archipelago.

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

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

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

Karlsborg Fortress Museum, Göta Kanalleden

Helsingborg, Kattegattleden & Sydkustleden

Falkenberg, Kattegattleden & Ätradalsleden

A man and a women biking next to Göta Canal during summer.

Ein Mann und eine Frau radeln im Sommer neben dem Göta Kanal.

Radfahren entlang des Göta Kanals

Un homme et une femme en train de faire du vélo le long du canal Göta en été.

Faire du vélo le long du canal Göta

Een man en een vrouw fietsen in de zomer langs het Götakanaal.

Fietsen langs het Götakanaal

Biking along Göta Canal

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

Hiking in Idre, Dalarna

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.

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

Cold bath house

The cold bath tradition in Sweden is long established. Its growing fan-base swears by its health benefits, flocking to the beautiful open-air bath houses dotting the Swedish coastline and lakes.

Magical winter swimming in Sweden’s cold bath houses

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

Several people are ice skating on prepared tracks on a snow-covered frozen lake. Houses, trees, and mountains are in the background.

Auf einem schneebedeckten, zugefrorenen See laufen mehrere Personen auf präparierten Bahnen Schlittschuh. Häuser, Bäume und Berge sind im Hintergrund.

Schlittschuhlaufen auf dem See Storsjön, Östersund

Plusieurs personnes font du patin à glace sur des pistes préparées sur un lac gelé recouvert de neige. Les maisons, les arbres et les montagnes sont en arrière-plan.

Patin à glace sur le lac Storsjön, Östersund

Verschillende mensen schaatsen op geveegde banen op een met sneeuw bedekt bevroren meer. Huizen, bomen en bergen zijn op de achtergrond.

Schaatsen op Storsjön, Östersund

Skating on Storsjön, Östersund

When the temperature drops below zero in winter, the ice-skating fever rises. Can&#x27;t wait to glide over the natural ice in Sweden? We have listed a range of beautiful Nordic skating spots in Sweden, from north to south.

Ice skating in Sweden

Welcome to Funäsfjällen-Storsjö-Ljungdalen, Europe's best snowmobiling

Three snow scooters are following a snow trail in Vemdalen.

Snowmobile

Sweden offers a wide range of snowmobiling opportunities, from the far north in Kiruna to our southern winter landscapes. Many ski resorts and larger towns arrange snowmobile tours and rentals, with or without guides. Choose from several types of safari ranging from way-out-there 5-day Arctic Circle safaris, rough terrain mountain safaris, and even family-friendly safaris.

Snowmobile tours and adventures

Ein Schlitten von Hunden gezogen gleitet durch die Winterlandschaft von Schwedisch Lappland.

Eine Hundeschlittentour mit Jokkmokkguiderna in den verschneiten Wäldern des Nordens.

Un attelage de chiens de traîneau en hiver dans la nature suédoise.

Aventure en traîneau à chiens

Een hondenslee met meerdere honden en twee personen op de slee, in een besneeuwd landschap.

Avontuur op een hondenslee

Dog sledding adventure

Winter adventures don&#x27;t get much more real or exotic than mushing your own team of Alaskan Huskies in the Swedish mountains or in Swedish Lapland in the Arctic Circle. Dog sledding in Sweden is truly a bucket list experience.

Dog sledding in Sweden

A man is on a morning bike ride along the water canal in Djurgården city park in Stockholm.

Canal of Djurgården

Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö are brimming with natural beauty spots, lakes, rivers, beaches and parks and gardens….and archipelagoes. Archipelagoes? Yes. The Stockholm archipelago speckles the Baltic Sea with its 24,000 islands (who’s counting?).

Swedish parks and gardens

Läckö Castle Garden, West Sweden

Sweden is home to a multitude of inspiring gardens, each with its own unique identity and compelling history.

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Two people kayaking on a lake by a large white castle in the summer time.

Canoeing on Lake Vänern

With over 100,000 lakes in Sweden, you're never too far from a beautiful lakeside. And thanks to Sweden’s right of public access, these serenity-inducing waters are free for all to enjoy.

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden

Plan your holiday based on your interests. Select activities of choice using the filter categories or explore Sweden geographically by map.

Filter on What do to, Where to go and Where to stay on our Explore Sweden page.