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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.

Last updated 16 June 2021

Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

6 cultural must-visits in Småland

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Swedish Design

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Sweden’s stone cities

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Umedalen Sculpture Park

Swedish design – Beautiful everyday things

Design

Western Harbour, Malmö

“Malmö is pushing the boundaries of Swedish design”

Swedish fashion

Top design places in northern Sweden

Why is Sweden a design travel destination?

Swedish Design Museum

The go-to brands and designers for accessories and footwear

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Northern Lights by Mia

The King’s Trail has something for everyone

Little Rock Lake Zipline

Top 5 outdoor activities close to Gothenburg

Freedom to Roam

Top 6 nature experiences in Småland

Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast

Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature

Explore Gothenburg by bike

Sweden’s best cycling routes

Swedish food safaris for truffle and lobster lovers

Isaberg Mountain Resort

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

Wilderness adventure in Laponia, in the Swedish Lapland

5 nature experiences in Stockholm

Encounter Sweden’s wildlife at a safari

Hiking the Sörmland Trail (Sörmlandsleden)

Biking along Göta Canal

The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Summer house

My Swedish Heart, a road trip through Sweden

Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south

The Cherry Garden, Gotland

Steffi Tauscher - The Police Officer

ArkDes Skeppsholmen, Stockholm

Bildmuseet, Umeå

Anna's top Stockholm cafes, restaurants and cultural hotspots

Waffles Day - Våffeldagen

The modern art world of Sweden – and artists of note

Artipelag, Stockholm

Weeks of Solitude

Moderna Museet in Malmö

Marilyne Didier - The Taxi Driver

Rian Design Museum

Björn's artful recommendations for Stockholm

The Museum of spirits and restaurant, Stockholm

One Shared Dream

Experience a Swedish crayfish party

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Plant based by Sweden – guiding you to planet-friendly and delicious dining experiences

Sweden has cafés for everyone – hipsters, nostalgics and foodies

Syltan Vandalorum in Småland, Värnamo

Skärets krog, Smögen

Malmö eateries with memorable interiors

Seven types of cookies – the Swedish custom is a delicious history

Bastard

Hoze

Traditional Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries – recipe

Saffronbuns aka lussekatter – recipe

Teatern Skanstull

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Baldersnäs Herrgård, Dals Långed

Mineral

Schackrutor (chessboard cookies) – recipe

Architectural eats – Sweden’s design-led restaurants

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala

Five Swedish restaurants with fantastic locations

Family FunFamily Fun

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Fishing with the kids

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

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

Liseberg amusement park

ShoppingShopping

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Artilleriet Interior Design

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Shop on the hop

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Shopping in Stockholm

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

The open-air bath Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

Swedish spa tradition

Swedish massage

RoundtripsRoundtrips

12 Short trips in Sweden

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

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

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

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

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

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

Sweden – an open country where LGBTQ+ rights are the normSweden – an open country where LGBTQ+ rights are the norm