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

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Swedish design

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Western Harbour, Malmö

The enduring appeal of Swedish design
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Top 6 nature experiences in Småland

Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden

The King's Trail has something for everyone

Island walks in the archipelago

Magical winter swimming in Sweden’s cold bath houses

9 beautiful beaches in Sweden – from seaside baths to inland lakes

The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

Swedish parks and gardens

Snowmobile tours and adventures

5 nature experiences in Stockholm

Sweden’s west coast and islands

Sweden's best cycling routes - enjoy an active holiday

Autumn and winter kayaking in Sweden - our top picks

Top 5 outdoor activities in Malmö

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

Timber rafting

Kayaking in Bohuslän
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes

Malmö and The Bridge

Music events in Sweden 2025

Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food

10 places in Sweden connected to inspiring women

Experience a Swedish crayfish party

Films from Sweden

Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south

Wallander’s Ystad

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

15 festive Christmas markets in Sweden

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

Sweden's legendary Vikings – beyond the ruthless stereotype

Top 5 cultural attractions in Malmö

St. Martin’s Day

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Anna's top Stockholm cafés and restaurants for people with visual impairment

Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights

Unique Swedish homes you can visit
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

'Surströmming' – the fermented herring that Swedes love

The regional flavours of Sweden

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

Swedish food safaris on land – from foraging to truffle hunting

Chessboard cookies ('Schackrutor') – recipe

The innovators putting Swedish beverages on the international drinks map

Fat Tuesday-buns ('Semlor') – recipe

The best Swedish meatballs and where to get them

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

Cafés in Gothenburg

9 sustainable Swedish food and drink experiences

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

Cured salmon ('gravad lax') – recipe

Fika like a Swede - all you need to know

Vegan meatballs with mash potatoes and cream sauce – recipe

Top restaurants in Stockholm – from trendy hotspots to Nordic classics

Cafés in Stockholm

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland
Family FunFamily Fun

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Family-friendly nature adventures across Sweden

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

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

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

Shop on the hop

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Artilleriet Interior Design

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Swedish craft items to treasure

Shopping in Stockholm

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Sweden's top spots for second-hand shopping
Round tripsRound trips

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

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

The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden

Cultural train adventures starting from Sweden's city hubs

From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland

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

12 Short trips in Sweden

How to combine Sweden with other Nordic countries

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks

Götaplatsen

Stockholm Old Town

Royal Swedish palaces

Explore Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Top 10 things to do in Stockholm

Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns

Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm

The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå

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

Birka – step back into the Viking Age
