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.
Find more attractions and activities by location at visitsweden.se.
Last updated 16 October 2024
Categories
Destinations
Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture
The enduring appeal of Swedish design
Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees
Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm
Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture
The Gothenburg Town Hall
Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style
5 design must-sees in Stockholm
The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall
Swedish textile design – a perfect weave
Discover the best of Swedish architecture
Swedish design
Swedish design – beautiful everyday things
Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden
Western Harbour, Malmö
8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal
Västra Hamnen, Malmö
Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style
Glasriket – a wonderland of glass
Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden
5 cultural must-visits in Småland
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors
Cross-country skiing in Sweden – tips from north to south
Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast
Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)
How to capture the elusive Northern Lights
Explore Stockholm archipelago
Ice skating in Sweden
Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden
Hiking and biking in Änggårdsbergen nature reserve
Top hiking trails in Sweden
Top 5 outdoor activities in Malmö
Coolcationing in Sweden: 11 ways to keep your holiday refreshing
Dog sledding in Sweden – a true bucket list experience
Autumn and winter kayaking in Sweden - our top picks
Kayaking and canoe adventures in Sweden
Mountain bike in Delsjön nature reserve
Swedish parks and gardens
Eco tourism in Sweden
Skåne and Malmö beaches
National parks in Sweden – where myths and legends come to life
Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art
Experience Sweden from home
Unique Swedish homes you can visit
Rörstrand Museum in Lidköping – the porcelain city
The Nordic Watercolour Museum
Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe
Experience a Swedish crayfish party
When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden 2024
Sámi handicraft
Malmö and The Bridge
Crime fiction West Sweden
Björn's artful recommendations for Stockholm
Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast
St. Martin’s Day
15 festive Christmas markets in Sweden
Discover Sweden's traditional Sámi culture and way of life
10 places in Sweden connected to inspiring women
5 cultural must-sees in West Sweden
Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm
Sweden’s key modern museums – from north to south
Wallander’s Ystad
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink
Vegan meatballs with mash potatoes and cream sauce – recipe
Fat Tuesday-buns ('Semlor') – recipe
Plant based by Sweden – planet-friendly and delicious dining experiences
Top 5 Malmö restaurants
Stockholm under the rainbow
9 sustainable Swedish food and drink experiences
Top Swedish food experiences in Småland
The Drinkable Country
Nightlife in Gothenburg
Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones
Nightlife in Stockholm
Seven types of cookies – the Swedish custom is a delicious history
Swedish Gingerbread ('Pepparkakor') – recipe
Savoury cake ('Smörgåstårta') – recipe
Swedish food safaris on land – from foraging to truffle hunting
Restaurants in Gothenburg
Chessboard cookies ('Schackrutor') – recipe
Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries – recipe
The innovators putting Swedish beverages on the international drinks map
From fika to flatbread: 11 must-have Swedish food souvenirs
ShoppingShopping
Five shopping streets in Gothenburg
Artilleriet Interior Design
Swedish craft items to treasure
Shop on the hop
Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home
Sweden's top spots for sustainable second-hand shopping
11 Swedish design items made to be used
Shopping in Stockholm
Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!
Top 5 design outlets in Sweden
Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Round tripsRound trips
On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure
Sweden by train – culture-led trips through scenic nature
The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden
Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure
Plan the perfect trip: Combine Sweden with other Nordic countries
Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road
From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland
12 Short trips in Sweden
Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle
Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge
Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside
A trip to Sweden – an experience that truly offers something else
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks
Birka – step back into the Viking Age
The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå
Stockholm Old Town
Götaplatsen
Royal Swedish palaces
Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island
Tour the Swedish palaces and royal sites – a journey through history
Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns
Top 10 things to do in Stockholm
Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm
