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.
Find more attractions and activities by location at visitsweden.se.
Last updated 16 October 2024
Categories
Destinations
Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture
Swedish design
8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal
Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees
Where to find the best of Swedish interior design
5 design must-sees in Stockholm
Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm
5 cultural must-visits in Småland
Discover the best of Swedish architecture
Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style
Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style
Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden
Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden
Western Harbour, Malmö
Glasriket – a wonderland of glass
Sweden's iconic red cottages: A story of colour and culture
Swedish design – beautiful everyday things
The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall
Borås - the capital of textiles
The enduring appeal of Swedish design
Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors
Cycling holidays in Sweden
Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks
Mountain bike in Delsjön nature reserve
Island walks in the archipelago
Time for play! Outdoor activities in Malmö
When and where to see the magical Northern Lights
True adventure in Laponia
Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature
Fishing in Sweden
Naturum, Kosterhavet
Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest
Biking through Malmö
Bouldering in the archipelago of Gothenburg
How to capture the elusive Northern Lights
Ice skating in Sweden
Soft adventures – all the adventure, less of the effort
Watch thousands of cranes dance at Hornborgasjön
Canoeing and kayaking in the land of lakes, rivers and archipelagos
The King's Trail has something for everyone
The Pilgrim Path
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art
The Nordic Watercolour Museum
Experience Sweden from home
Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes
10 places in Sweden connected to inspiring women
Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir
Stieg Larsson and Millennium
Experience a Swedish crayfish party
St. Martin’s Day
Music events in Sweden 2025
Culture, arts and crafts in Skåne
Sweden's legendary Vikings – beyond the ruthless stereotype
Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food
Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life
Sweden has history museums about almost everything
Culture in Malmö
Culture in Gothenburg
Salmon, snaps and strawberries – how to do Midsummer like a Swede
The Nobel Prize – over a century of innovation
All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden
Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink
Fat Tuesday-buns ('Semlor') – recipe
Stockholm under the rainbow
The innovators putting Swedish beverages on the international drinks map
4 lesser-known delicious dishes you must try
Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg
Saffronbuns ('Lussekatter') – recipe
Swedish food safaris on land – from foraging to truffle hunting
4 Swedish sweet treats you must try
'Surströmming' – the fermented herring that Swedes love
Potato pancakes ('Raggmunk') – recipe
Seven types of cookies – the Swedish custom is a delicious history
Cafés in Malmö
Swedish food and drink festivals for every taste
The best Swedish meatballs and where to get them
The best restaurants in Stockholm – from gastronomic stars to hip hangouts
Chocolate slices ('Chokladsnittar') – recipe
Swedish beer and beverages – a craft affair
Cafés in Gothenburg
The Drinkable Country
8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm – a gastronomical heritage
ShoppingShopping
Shopping in Stockholm
Sweden's top spots for sustainable second-hand shopping
Top 5 design outlets in Sweden
Five shopping streets in Gothenburg
Artilleriet Interior Design
Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Swedish craft items to treasure
11 Swedish design items made to be used
Shop on the hop
Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!
Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home
Round tripsRound trips
Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside
Plan the perfect trip: Combine Sweden with other Nordic countries
From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland
Cultural train adventures starting from Sweden's city hubs
Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge
Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure
12 Short trips in Sweden
Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road
A trip to Sweden – an experience that truly offers something else
Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle
The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden
On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks
Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island
Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm
Stockholm Old Town
Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns
Birka – step back into the Viking Age
The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå
Götaplatsen
Top 10 things to do in Stockholm
Uncover Sweden's impressive and lesser-known World Heritage Sites
Tour the Swedish palaces and royal sites – a journey through history
