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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

The Eastern Cemetery

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Scandinavian design at Form/Design Center

Top design places in Stockholm and central Sweden

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

6 cultural must-visits in Småland

Top design places in southern Sweden

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Umedalen Sculpture Park

Swedish Design Museum

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Public Saunas, Gothenburg and Kiruna

Swedish Design

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Why is Sweden a design travel destination?

The go-to brands and designers for accessories and footwear

Swedish fashion

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Land of the free

Top 5 outdoor activities in Malmö

Timber rafting

Hiking in West Sweden

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

Southern Sweden’s must-visit cold bath houses

About the right to access Swedish nature

Freedom to Roam

Getting around Stockholm’s archipelago

The King’s Trail has something for everyone

Sweden – a paradise for cycling

Mountain bike in Delsjön nature reserve

Swedish food safaris for truffle and lobster lovers

Wilderness adventure in Laponia, in the Swedish Lapland

Trust a local to guide you in the Swedish nature

Sailing in Sweden

Dog sledding in Sweden

Little Rock Lake Zipline

Three climate zones means varied nature

5 surprising things to do in Swedish nature

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Alexander Stutterheim - creative director of Stutterheim

Where Big Names Find Peace

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

Kivik Art Centre

Paints from nature

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden

The home of Carl and Karin Larsson, Dalarna

Explore Sweden with The Curious Collection

Midsummer – step by step

Experience Sweden from home

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

Bildmuseet, Umeå

Virserums Konsthall

My Swedish Heart, a road trip through Sweden

Wallander’s Ystad

Wanås Konst, Skåne

Artipelag, Stockholm

My relationship to freedom to roam

Steffi Tauscher - The Police Officer

Anything Goes

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Vollmers

Malmö – a city full of flavours

Swedish beer and beverages – a craft affair

Malmö eateries with memorable interiors

Food and drink in Stockholm

Potato pancakes and other Swedish food you must try

The chefs leading the revolution in modern Swedish cuisine

Stockholm - food and interior design in an exciting combination

Chokladsnittar (chocolate slices) – recipe

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

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

The Edible Country

Hallongrottor (raspberry caves) – recipe

Five Swedish restaurants with fantastic locations

The female chefs at the top of Swedish cuisine

Teatern Skanstull

Fika like a Swede

Top 5 restaurants in Stockholm

Rutabaga

Hoze

Family FunFamily Fun

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Fishing with the kids

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

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Liseberg amusement park

ShoppingShopping

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Shop on the hop

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Shopping in Stockholm

Artilleriet Interior Design

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

The open-air bath Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

Swedish massage

Swedish spa tradition

RoundtripsRoundtrips

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

12 Short trips in Sweden

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

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

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…

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

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