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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 27 October 2022

Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture

Redesigning fashion

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

Swedish fashion

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Inspired by nature – design in West Sweden

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Design

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Fishing in Sweden

Freedom to Roam

Hellasgården

Explore Gothenburg by bike

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

Cycling holidays in Sweden

Malmö – the city of parks

Sweden is a forager’s dream

Swimming in the city

Immerse yourself in the Swedish forest

Autumn and winter kayaking in Sweden - our top picks

5 long cycle routes in Sweden

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

Top eco-tourism attractions in Sweden

Trust a local to guide you in the Swedish nature

Time for play! Outdoor activities in Malmö

Kayaking in Malmö city

The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg

Sweden's Archipelagos

5 surprising things to do in Swedish nature

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

ArkDes Skeppsholmen, Stockholm

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

Moderna Museet

At home with the Swedes

Swedish music phenomenon

Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life

Sweden, a little bit different

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

Anna's top Stockholm cafes, restaurants and cultural hotspots

Virserums Konsthall

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

Water world

Street art in Malmö city

Sweden's legendary Vikings – beyond the ruthless stereotype

Moderna Museet in Malmö

Sámi handicraft

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Chessboard cookies ('Schackrutor') – recipe

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

The female chefs at the top of Swedish cuisine

Savoury cake ('Smörgåstårta') – recipe

Cafés in Malmö

'Surströmming' – the fermented herring that Swedes love

Swedish beer and beverages – a craft affair

Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries – recipe

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

The innovators putting Swedish beverages on the international drinks map

Cinnamon rolls and where to get the best ones

Cinnamon buns ('Kanelbullar') – recipe

Swedish sticky chocolate cake ('Kladdkaka') – recipe

Where to eat in Gothenburg

10 sustainable Swedish food and drink experiences

Cafés in Stockholm

Over the rainbow

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm

Dinner with David

4 Swedish sweet treats you must try

Family FunFamily Fun

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Fishing with the kids

Liseberg amusement park

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

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

Travelling with kids in Sweden

ShoppingShopping

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Artilleriet Interior Design

Shop on the hop

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Shopping in Stockholm

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Swedish craft items to treasure

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

12 Swedish design items made to be used

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

Swedish massage

Swedish spa tradition

Round tripsRound trips

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

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

12 Short trips in Sweden

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

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

Gothenburg and West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks

Götaplatsen

Discover the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Sweden’s smaller cities and towns – the hidden gems you need to know

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

Stockholm Old Town

Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island

Uncover Sweden's impressive and lesser-known World Heritage Sites

Royal Swedish palaces

Uppsala & Sigtuna

The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå

Birka – step back into the Viking Age

Vanlife – a new type of ‘all-inclusive’ travelVanlife – a new type of ‘all-inclusive’ travel

Vanlife in Sweden – a practical guide

Discover Sweden's best campsites 2022