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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
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Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Redesigning fashion

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

“Malmö is pushing the boundaries of Swedish design”

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Three climate zones means varied nature

Alpine skiing in Sweden – from powder paradises to family-friendly resorts

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

4 relaxing things to do in Swedish nature

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Sweden's best cycling routes

The King's Trail has something for everyone

National parks in Sweden – where myths and legends come to life

Eco tourism in Sweden

Hiking in West Sweden

5 things to do together in Swedish nature

Island life

The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg

The Pilgrim Path

From train to trail – accessible day hikes in Sweden

Ice skating in Sweden

Top nature experiences in West Sweden

Canoeing and kayaking in the land of lakes, rivers and archipelagos

Magical winter swimming in Sweden’s cold bath houses

Top 5 outdoor activities in Malmö

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes

Welcome spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

Films from Sweden

Sweden, a little bit different

Lobster and Swan explores Malmö and Skåne

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

At home with the Swedes

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation

Malmö and The Bridge

Outdoor art in Sweden – the highlights

The modern art world of Sweden – and artists of note

Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food

Wallander’s Ystad

Culture in Gothenburg

Water world

Alexander Stutterheim - creative director of Stutterheim

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Chessboard cookies ('Schackrutor') – recipe

Swedish seafood safaris – from lobster and crayfish to oysters and seaweed

The ultimate Swedish foodie bucket list

10 sustainable Swedish food and drink experiences

Five Swedish restaurants with fantastic locations

Swedish beer and beverages – a craft affair

Cafés in Malmö

Fat Tuesday-buns ('Semlor') – recipe

Restaurants in Gothenburg

Restaurants in Malmö

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

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

Vegan meatballs with mash potatoes and cream sauce – recipe

The chefs leading the revolution in modern Swedish cuisine

The regional flavours of Sweden

Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm

The Edible Country

Saffronbuns ('Lussekatter') – recipe

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

Family FunFamily Fun

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

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Fishing with the kids

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

ShoppingShopping

Swedish craft items to treasure

Artilleriet Interior Design

Shopping in Stockholm

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Shop on the hop

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

12 Swedish design items made to be used

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

Nordic Nirvana – experience Swedish spa resorts and sauna rituals

Swedish massage

Round tripsRound trips

12 Short trips in Sweden

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

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

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road

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

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

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

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks

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

Götaplatsen

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

The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå

Royal Swedish palaces

Stockholm Old Town

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

Uppsala & Sigtuna

Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island

Discover the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Birka – step back into the Viking Age

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

Discover Sweden's best campsites 2023

Vanlife in Sweden – a practical guide

Camping in Sweden – find your perfect match