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
The Gothenburg Town Hall
Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden
Västra Hamnen, Malmö
The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall
Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees
Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden
Discover the best of Swedish architecture
Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg
Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture
Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style
5 cultural must-visits in Småland
Swedish textile design – a perfect weave
Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm
Swedish design
Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style
Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics
Swedish design – beautiful everyday things
Borås - the capital of textiles
The enduring appeal of Swedish design
Where to find the best of Swedish interior design
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors
5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden
Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access
Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles
Explore Stockholm archipelago
Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)
Bouldering in the archipelago of Gothenburg
Sweden’s west coast and islands
Hiking in Sweden – an adventure from north to south
When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun
When and where to see the magical Northern Lights
Magical winter swimming in Sweden’s cold bath houses
10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season
Eco tourism in Sweden
Alpine skiing in Sweden – from powder paradises to family-friendly resorts
Encounter Sweden’s wildlife at a safari
The King's Trail has something for everyone
9 beautiful beaches in Sweden – from seaside baths to inland lakes
Cycling holidays in Sweden
Soft adventures – all the adventure, less of the effort
How to capture the elusive Northern Lights
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art
Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe
10 places in Sweden connected to inspiring women
Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery
Malmö and The Bridge
Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life
Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food
Experience Sweden from home
Crime fiction West Sweden
Sweden's legendary Vikings – beyond the ruthless stereotype
Anna's top Stockholm cafés and restaurants for people with visual impairment
Meet the Original Hipsters
Culture, art and museums in Stockholm
Björn's artful recommendations for Stockholm
Culture in Gothenburg
All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden
The Swedes and their summer house
Sámi handicraft
Culture in Malmö
Sweden has history museums about almost everything
Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink
'Surströmming' – the fermented herring that Swedes love
Cured salmon ('gravad lax') – recipe
From fika to flatbread: 11 must-have Swedish food souvenirs
Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones
Cafés in Gothenburg
The Edible Country
Swedish food culture - local produce, international flavours and forward thinking
Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries – recipe
Restaurants in Malmö
8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm – a gastronomical heritage
Classic strawberry cake ('Jordgubbstårta') – recipe
The best restaurants in Stockholm – from gastronomic stars to hip hangouts
The ultimate Swedish foodie bucket list
Cinnamon buns ('Kanelbullar') – recipe
Swedish Gingerbread ('Pepparkakor') – recipe
Potato pancakes ('Raggmunk') – recipe
Five Swedish restaurants with fantastic locations
Savoury cake ('Smörgåstårta') – recipe
Cafés in Stockholm
Swedish beer and beverages – a craft affair
ShoppingShopping
Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Swedish craft items to treasure
Shopping in Stockholm
Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home
Five shopping streets in Gothenburg
11 Swedish design items made to be used
Artilleriet Interior Design
Sweden's top spots for sustainable second-hand shopping
Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!
Shop on the hop
Top 5 design outlets in Sweden
Round tripsRound trips
From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland
Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road
Plan the perfect trip: Combine Sweden with other Nordic countries
Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure
On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure
Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside
The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden
A trip to Sweden – an experience that truly offers something else
Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle
Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge
12 Short trips in Sweden
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks
Royal Swedish palaces
Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm
Götaplatsen
The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå
Uncover Sweden's impressive and lesser-known World Heritage Sites
Stockholm Old Town
Tour the Swedish palaces and royal sites – a journey through history
Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island
Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns
Top 10 things to do in Stockholm
