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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.

Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

Swedish design – Beautiful everyday things

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Borås - the capital of textiles

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

The go-to brands and designers for accessories and footwear

Western Harbour, Malmö

Swedish Design Museum

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

The Eastern Cemetery

Inspired by nature – design in West Sweden

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

Frösö hand printing workshop

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Top design places in northern Sweden

Redesigning fashion

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

5 things to do together in Swedish nature

Kayaking in Bohuslän

Sightseeing by bike in Malmö

The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg

Timber rafting

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Ecotourism

Kayaking in Malmö city

Sydostleden biking trail, Växjö-Simrishamn

The King’s Trail has something for everyone

Sweden's Archipelagos

Fire and nature – how to play it safe

Swimming in the city

Fishing in Sweden

Stapelbäddsparken skateboard park

Gunillaberg, Bottnaryd

National parks of Småland

Freedom to roam near houses – how near is too near?

Top 5 outdoor activities close to Gothenburg

Magical winter swimming in Sweden’s cold bath houses

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Swedish homes you can visit

IKEA Museum in Älmhult

Swedish Cabin Fever

Moderna Museet in Malmö

Culture, art and museums in Stockholm

Sweden has history museums about almost everything

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

Alexander Stutterheim - creative director of Stutterheim

One Shared Dream

Shaped by winter

My relationship to freedom to roam

Marilyne Didier - The Taxi Driver

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights

Gustavsberg Contemporary Craft Art

Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Live like a local!

Experience a Swedish crayfish party

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Syltan Vandalorum in Småland, Värnamo

Mineral

Swedish Gingerbread aka Pepparkakor – recipe

Korrö Health & Gourmet Tour

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Göta Canal

Eskilstuna

Saffronbuns aka lussekatter – recipe

Hvita Hjorten, Lidköping

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Slottsholmen, Västervik

Architectural eats – Sweden’s design-led restaurants

Skärets krog, Smögen

Our Tables

The Drinkable Country

The regional flavours of Sweden

Baldersnäs Herrgård, Dals Långed

The Chefs

Schackrutor (chessboard cookies) – recipe

The Edible Country

Family FunFamily Fun

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Fishing with the kids

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

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

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

Liseberg amusement park

ShoppingShopping

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Shopping in Stockholm

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Shop on the hop

Artilleriet Interior Design

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

Swedish spa tradition

The open-air bath Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

Swedish massage

RoundtripsRoundtrips

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

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

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

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

12 Short trips in Sweden

LGBTQ+LGBTQ+

LGBT+ Sweden

Over the rainbow

Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks

Uppsala & Sigtuna

Stockholm Old Town

Castles and country house estates

Discover the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Fårö - Ingmar Bergman's favourite island

Uncover Sweden’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Birka – step back into the Viking Age

Woodland Cemetery, Stockholm

The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå

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

Royal Swedish palaces

Götaplatsen

The High Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage site