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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

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Top design places in Stockholm and central Sweden

Design

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

Top design places in northern Sweden

Sweden’s stone cities

Swedish Design

The go-to brands and designers for accessories and footwear

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

Umedalen Sculpture Park

Public Saunas, Gothenburg and Kiruna

Scandinavian design at Form/Design Center

Redesigning fashion

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

Why is Sweden a design travel destination?

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Southern Sweden’s must-visit cold bath houses

Ice skating in Stockholm

5 things to do together in Swedish nature

Hellasgården

Hiking in West Sweden

Mountain bike in Delsjön nature reserve

Kayak or SUP along the river Säveån

Snowmobile

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Sydostleden biking trail, Växjö-Simrishamn

Hiking in Sweden – an adventure from north to south

Sweden is a forager’s dream

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden

Hiking in southern Sweden – the top trails

Fire and nature – how to play it safe

Sweden – a paradise for cycling

The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg

National parks of Småland

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

The world of Astrid Lindgren – a vital part of Sweden’s cultural heritage

Wanås Konst, Skåne

Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats

Unique Swedish homes you can visit

Lobster and Swan explores Malmö and Skåne

A Mainstay in Swedish Culture

Culture in Malmö

Culture in Gothenburg

Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south

Bildmuseet, Umeå

St. Martin’s Day

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery

Celebrate spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

The Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg

Weeks of Solitude

Sami handicraft

Traditional Swedish Christmas

Paints from nature

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Cafés in Gothenburg

Top 10 sustainable Swedish food experiences

Architectural eats – Sweden’s design-led restaurants

Wallby Säteri, Vetlanda

Saffronbuns aka lussekatter – recipe

Where to eat in Gothenburg

Strawberry cake and the taste of Swedish summer

Explore the taste of Swedish summer

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Isabelle restaurant

A smörgåsbord of cuisine

Idö Skärgårdskrog – in the Tjust archipelago

The best Swedish meatballs and where to get them

Cafés in Stockholm

Sweden - rich in its history, confident in its future

Nightlife in Gothenburg

Vollmers

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

Fotografiska

Chokladsnittar (chocolate slices) – recipe

Family FunFamily Fun

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

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

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Fishing with the kids

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

Liseberg amusement park

ShoppingShopping

Shop on the hop

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Shopping in Stockholm

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Artilleriet Interior Design

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

Swedish massage

Swedish spa tradition

The open-air bath Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

Round tripsRound trips

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

12 Short trips in Sweden

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

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

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

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

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

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

Pride festivals and other gay-friendly travel highlightsPride festivals and other gay-friendly travel highlights