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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

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

The Eastern Cemetery

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Public Saunas, Gothenburg and Kiruna

Design

Swedish design – Beautiful everyday things

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Sweden’s stone cities

Redesigning fashion

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Why is Sweden a design travel destination?

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Swedish Design

Umedalen Sculpture Park

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

The go-to brands and designers for accessories and footwear

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Hiking the Sörmland Trail (Sörmlandsleden)

Stockholm archipelago

Sydostleden biking trail, Växjö-Simrishamn

Wilderness adventure in Laponia, in the Swedish Lapland

Hiking in Sweden – an adventure from north to south

The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden

Getting around Stockholm’s archipelago

Kayaking in Malmö city

The King’s Trail has something for everyone

4 relaxing things to do in Swedish nature

Encounter Sweden’s wildlife at a safari

Skåne and Malmö beaches

Ecotourism

Sightseeing by bike in Malmö

Swedish parks and gardens

Snowmobile

Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast

Southern Sweden’s must-visit cold bath houses

Cycling holidays in Sweden

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

One Shared Dream

Bildmuseet, Umeå

Renata Chlumska - Adventure athlete

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery

Water world

My Swedish Heart, a road trip through Sweden

Moderna Museet in Malmö

Crime fiction West Sweden

Chris Leadbeater - The Journalist

Marilyne Didier - The Taxi Driver

Culture in Gothenburg

Nordic light

“It’s like creativity has taken Umeå by storm"

Vandalorum Art and Design Museum, Värnamo

Malmö and The Bridge

Swedish Cabin Fever

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

Baqer Keshwani - The Event Coordinator

Explore Sweden with The Curious Collection

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Food and drink in Stockholm

Matateljén

Baldersnäs Herrgård, Dals Långed

Sweden - rich in its history, confident in its future

Cafés in Malmö

The ultimate foodie bucket list

Potato pancakes and other Swedish food you must try

Five stunning restaurant interiors in Sweden

Top 4 Malmö restaurants

Korrö Health & Gourmet Tour

Cinnamon rolls and where to get the best ones

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

Malmö eateries with memorable interiors

Syltan Vandalorum in Småland, Värnamo

A smörgåsbord of cuisine

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Chokladsnittar (chocolate slices) – recipe

Hallongrottor (raspberry caves) – recipe

Family FunFamily Fun

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

Fishing with the kids

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Liseberg amusement park

ShoppingShopping

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Shopping in Stockholm

Shop on the hop

Artilleriet Interior Design

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

Swedish massage

The open-air bath Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

Swedish spa tradition

RoundtripsRoundtrips

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

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

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

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

12 Short trips in Sweden

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

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

WorldPride and other gay-friendly travel highlightsWorldPride and other gay-friendly travel highlights