What to do
Here you will find tips on top things to do in Sweden – from nature and outdoor activities to city weekends and round trips combining nature and urban experiences. Tips on cultural and culinary tourism activities are also included.
Categories
Destinations
Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture
Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm
Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style
Swedish design
Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style
Sweden's iconic red cottages: A story of colour and culture
Swedish design – beautiful everyday things
Swedish textile design – a perfect weave
5 design must-sees in Stockholm
Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden
Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics
Western Harbour, Malmö
Glasriket – a wonderland of glass
The enduring appeal of Swedish design
Västra Hamnen, Malmö
Discover the best of Swedish architecture
Where to find the best of Swedish interior design
8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal
Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture
Borås - the capital of textiles
Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors
Cross-country skiing in Sweden – tips from north to south
How to capture the elusive Northern Lights
Snowmobile tours and adventures
Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden – from wild swimming to kayak adventures
Eco tourism in Sweden
Discovering unique gems in Sweden accessible only by boat
Explore Stockholm archipelago
Coolcation in Sweden: 14 ways to keep your holiday refreshing
Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature
Alpine skiing in Sweden – from powder paradises to family-friendly resorts
Ice skating in Sweden
Dog sledding in Sweden – a true winter adventure
Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast
Discover Sweden's top 10 golfing destinations
Sweden – a paradise for cycling
Hiking in Sweden – an adventure from north to south
The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream
Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest
Autumn and winter kayaking in Sweden - our top picks
Mountain bike in Delsjön nature reserve
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art
Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes
Sweden has history museums about almost everything
Stieg Larsson and Millennium
The world of Astrid Lindgren – a vital part of Sweden’s cultural heritage
Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe
Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life
Wallander’s Ystad
Malmö and The Bridge
Music events in Sweden 2025
Experience Sweden from home
Films from Sweden
The Nobel Prize – over a century of innovation
Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city
5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden
Experience a Swedish crayfish party
Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights
Salmon, snaps and strawberries – how to do Midsummer like a Swede
Culture in Malmö
Swedish hits – the Eurovision winners' favourite spots
Swedish music phenomenon
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink
Cafés in Gothenburg
The Edible Country
Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones
Savoury cake ('Smörgåstårta') – recipe
Swedish food safaris on land – from foraging to truffle hunting
Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg
Princess cake ('Prinsesstårta') – recipe
Cafés in Stockholm
Stockholm under the rainbow
From fika to flatbread: 11 must-have Swedish food souvenirs
Saffronbuns ('Lussekatter') – recipe
Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking
Nightlife in Stockholm
Chessboard cookies ('Schackrutor') – recipe
Chocolate slices ('Chokladsnittar') – recipe
Cafés in Malmö
Top restaurants in Stockholm – from trendy hotspots to Nordic classics
Swedish seafood safaris
The Drinkable Country
Cured salmon ('gravad lax') – recipe
Family FunFamily Fun
Make the most of your family’s weekend break in Gothenburg
Travelling with kids in Sweden
Family-friendly nature adventures across Sweden
Kayaking with kids in Sweden
Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm
Family fun across Sweden: amusement parks, water parks, and wildlife sanctuaries
Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids
ShoppingShopping
Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!
Sweden's top spots for second-hand shopping
Shopping in Stockholm
Artilleriet Interior Design
Top 5 design outlets in Sweden
Shop on the hop
Five shopping streets in Gothenburg
Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Swedish craft items to treasure
Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home
Round tripsRound trips
On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure
Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle
Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside
The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden
Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure
How to combine Sweden with other Nordic countries
Cultural train adventures starting from Sweden's city hubs
Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road
12 Short trips in Sweden
From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland
Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge
A trip to Sweden – an experience that truly offers something else
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks
Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island
Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm
Götaplatsen
The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå
Royal Swedish palaces
Birka – step back into the Viking Age
Tour the Swedish palaces and royal sites – a journey through history
Top 10 things to do in Stockholm
Stockholm Old Town
Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns
