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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

“Malmö is pushing the boundaries of Swedish design”

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

Design

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

The Eastern Cemetery

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

Swedish fashion

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

Redesigning fashion

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

5 surprising things to do in Swedish nature

Cycling holidays in Sweden

Sweden – a paradise for cycling

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Island life

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Biking through Malmö

Sightseeing by bike in Malmö

Hiking in southern Sweden – the top trails

Sweden’s west coast and islands

5 nature experiences in Stockholm

Sailing in Sweden

Hiking in West Sweden

Kayaking in Bohuslän

Västervik archipelago

Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast

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

Ice skating in Stockholm

Top 6 nature experiences in Småland

Come and join us in Annika’s island world

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Artipelag, Stockholm

Ben Fogle - The Broadcaster

Lobster and Swan explores Malmö and Skåne

Where Big Names Find Peace

Culture, arts and crafts in Skåne

Sweden has history museums about almost everything

My Swedish Heart, a road trip through Sweden

One Shared Dream

Summer house

The modern art world of Sweden – and artists of note

Christoffer ”Wisslaren” Collin – photographer

Virserums Konsthall

Politics Shaped the House

Traditional Swedish Christmas

Explore Sweden with The Curious Collection

Sweden's festive Christmas markets

Anna's top Stockholm cafes, restaurants and cultural hotspots

Meet the Original Hipsters

Sweden, a little bit different

5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Sjömagasinet

Syltan Vandalorum in Småland, Värnamo

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Where to eat in Gothenburg

Five stunning restaurant interiors in Sweden

Wallby Säteri, Vetlanda

Fat Tuesday-buns (aka Semlor) – recipe

Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala

Cured salmon aka gravad lax – recipe

Saffronbuns aka lussekatter – recipe

Swedish Gingerbread aka Pepparkakor – recipe

Fotografiska

Top 5 restaurants in Stockholm

Nightlife in Malmö

Baldersnäs Herrgård, Dals Långed

A smörgåsbord of cuisine

Swedish beer and beverages – a craft affair

Potato pancakes and other Swedish food you must try

5 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Family FunFamily Fun

Travelling with kids in Sweden

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Liseberg amusement park

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids

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

Fishing with the kids

ShoppingShopping

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Swedish craft items to treasure

Shopping in Stockholm

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Shop on the hop

Artilleriet Interior Design

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

12 Swedish design items made to be used

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

The open-air bath Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

Swedish spa tradition

Swedish massage

Round tripsRound trips

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

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

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

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

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

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

12 Short trips in Sweden

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