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
Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

Swedish design

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

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

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Swedish parks and gardens

How to capture the elusive Northern Lights

Kayaking and canoe adventures in Sweden

Canoeing and kayaking in the land of lakes, rivers and archipelagos

Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles

Cycling holidays in Sweden

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

Cross-country skiing in Sweden – tips from north to south

Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature

Mountain bike in Delsjön nature reserve

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

True adventure in Laponia

Explore Gothenburg by bike

The ultimate guide to cruising in Sweden

Biking through Malmö

5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden

Encounter Sweden’s wildlife at a safari

Ice skating in Sweden

Kayak or SUP along the river Säveån

Alpine skiing in Sweden – from powder paradises to family-friendly resorts
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Sámi handicraft

Welcome spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

“The people are what make Stockholm cool”

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation

Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes

Culture in Gothenburg

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden

Culture, arts and crafts in Skåne

Top 5 cultural attractions in Malmö

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step

Salmon, snaps and strawberries – how to do Midsummer like a Swede

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

Culture, art and museums in Stockholm

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

The Nobel Prize – over a century of innovation

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Swedish sticky chocolate cake ('Kladdkaka') – recipe

Top restaurants in Stockholm – from trendy hotspots to Nordic classics

Top restaurants in Gothenburg – from Michelin stars to street food gems

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Swedish seafood safaris – from lobster and crayfish to oysters and seaweed

Potato pancakes ('Raggmunk') – recipe

From fika to flatbread: 11 must-have Swedish food souvenirs

Raspberry caves ('Hallongrottor') – recipe

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

Cured salmon ('gravad lax') – recipe

Plant based by Sweden – planet-friendly and delicious dining experiences

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

The Drinkable Country

Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones

Nightlife in Gothenburg

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm – a gastronomical heritage

Nightlife in Stockholm

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

Swedish food culture - local produce, international flavours and forward thinking
Family FunFamily Fun

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Family fun across Sweden: amusement parks, water parks, and wildlife sanctuaries

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Make the most of your family’s weekend break in Gothenburg

Family-friendly nature adventures across Sweden

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids
ShoppingShopping

Shop on the hop

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Artilleriet Interior Design

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Sweden's top spots for second-hand shopping

Shopping in Stockholm

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Swedish craft items to treasure

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Round tripsRound trips

How to combine Sweden with other Nordic countries

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

A trip to Sweden – an experience that truly offers something else

The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden

From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

Cultural train adventures starting from Sweden's city hubs

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road

Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside

12 Short trips in Sweden
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks

Götaplatsen

Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island

Royal Swedish palaces

Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm

Tour the Swedish palaces and royal sites – a journey through history

Explore Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Top 10 things to do in Stockholm

Stockholm Old Town

Birka – step back into the Viking Age

The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå
