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.
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Destinations
Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture

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

Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

Borås - the capital of textiles

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Swedish design

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Western Harbour, Malmö

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

The enduring appeal of Swedish design
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature

5 nature experiences in Stockholm

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden – from wild swimming to kayak adventures

Island walks in the archipelago

Hiking and biking in Änggårdsbergen nature reserve

Timber rafting

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

Skåne and Malmö beaches

5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden

Swedish parks and gardens

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

Ice skating in Sweden

Top 6 nature experiences in Småland

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

Top 5 outdoor activities in Malmö

Explore Stockholm archipelago

Hiking in southern Sweden – the top trails

Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats

Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights

“The people are what make Stockholm cool”

Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

Swedish music phenomenon

Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe

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

Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

Experience Sweden from home

Crime fiction West Sweden

Wallander’s Ystad

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

Sweden has history museums about almost everything

Unique Swedish homes you can visit

How to celebrate Christmas in Sweden

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

10 places in Sweden connected to inspiring women

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Fika like a Swede - not just a coffe break

Cafés in Malmö

All you need to know about the Swedish Semla

Cafés in Gothenburg

9 sustainable Swedish food and drink experiences

Nightlife in Stockholm

Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries – recipe

Chocolate slices ('Chokladsnittar') – recipe

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

Princess cake ('Prinsesstårta') – recipe

Nightlife in Malmö

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

Fat Tuesday-buns ('Semlor') – recipe

Swedish cuisine – from foraging to artisanal food

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

The distilleries behind the spirits of Sweden

Potato pancakes ('Raggmunk') – recipe

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm – a gastronomical heritage

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

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Shop on the hop

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Sweden's top spots for sustainable second-hand shopping

Artilleriet Interior Design

Shopping in Stockholm

Swedish craft items to treasure

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Round tripsRound trips

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

How to combine Sweden with other Nordic countries

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

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

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

12 Short trips in Sweden

From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland

Cultural train adventures starting from Sweden's city hubs

The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden

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

Royal Swedish palaces

Uncover Sweden’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Top 10 things to do in Stockholm

Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm

The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå

Birka – step back into the Viking Age

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

Götaplatsen

Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns

Stockholm Old Town
