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
The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall
Western Harbour, Malmö
Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture
Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees
Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden
Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics
Discover the best of Swedish architecture
Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg
5 cultural must-visits in Småland
5 design must-sees in Stockholm
8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal
Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm
Where to find the best of Swedish interior design
The enduring appeal of Swedish design
Borås - the capital of textiles
Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style
Västra Hamnen, Malmö
Swedish design
Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors
Kayaking in Bohuslän
Magical winter swimming in Sweden’s cold bath houses
Canoeing and kayaking in the land of lakes, rivers and archipelagos
Explore Gothenburg by bike
Snowmobile tours and adventures
When and where to see the magical Northern Lights
Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden
Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles
The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden
Soft adventures – all the adventure, less of the effort
Kayaking and canoe adventures in Sweden
Top hiking trails in Sweden
Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast
The Pilgrim Path
Coolcationing in Sweden: 11 ways to keep your holiday refreshing
10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season
Biking through Malmö
Top 5 outdoor activities in Malmö
Hiking in West Sweden
Sweden's best cycling routes - enjoy an active holiday
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art
Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast
The Nobel Prize – over a century of innovation
Unique Swedish homes you can visit
Welcome spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)
Culture in Gothenburg
“The people are what make Stockholm cool”
Swedish music phenomenon
How to celebrate Christmas in Sweden
Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights
Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden
Wallander’s Ystad
Music events in Sweden 2025
The world of Astrid Lindgren – a vital part of Sweden’s cultural heritage
ABBA The Museum in Stockholm
Swedish hits – the Eurovision winners' favourite spots
The Swedes and their summer house
Crime fiction West Sweden
Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes
Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm
Sámi handicraft
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink
Cafés in Stockholm
8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm – a gastronomical heritage
The innovators putting Swedish beverages on the international drinks map
Top Swedish food experiences in Småland
Saffronbuns ('Lussekatter') – recipe
The best Swedish meatballs and where to get them
Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones
Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg
The best restaurants in Stockholm – from gastronomic stars to hip hangouts
Cinnamon buns ('Kanelbullar') – recipe
Swedish Gingerbread ('Pepparkakor') – recipe
Fika like a Swede - not just a coffe break
Restaurants in Gothenburg
Swedish food culture - local produce, international flavours and forward thinking
The distilleries behind the spirits of Sweden
Swedish seafood safaris
Raspberry caves ('Hallongrottor') – recipe
4 Swedish sweet treats you must try
Swedish cuisine – from foraging to artisanal food
The regional flavours of Sweden
ShoppingShopping
11 Swedish design items made to be used
Shop on the hop
Swedish craft items to treasure
Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!
Artilleriet Interior Design
Five shopping streets in Gothenburg
Top 5 design outlets in Sweden
Sweden's top spots for sustainable second-hand shopping
Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home
Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Shopping in Stockholm
Round tripsRound trips
On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure
Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside
Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge
Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle
Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road
Plan the perfect trip: Combine Sweden with other Nordic countries
From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland
12 Short trips in Sweden
The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden
A trip to Sweden – an experience that truly offers something else
Cultural train adventures starting from Sweden's city hubs
Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks
The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå
Birka – step back into the Viking Age
Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island
Tour the Swedish palaces and royal sites – a journey through history
Top 10 things to do in Stockholm
Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns
Götaplatsen
Royal Swedish palaces
Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm
Stockholm Old Town
