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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

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

Scandinavian design at Form/Design Center

Design

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Borås - the capital of textiles

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Swedish fashion

The Eastern Cemetery

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Inspired by nature – design in West Sweden

Swedish fashion – a story of substance and style

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors

Golf in Sweden

Enjoy a day on your bike in Sweden

Stapelbäddsparken skateboard park

5 nature experiences in Stockholm

Ice skating in Sweden

5 surprising things to do in Swedish nature

Immerse yourself in the Swedish forest

Swedish parks and gardens

Land of the free

Skåne and Malmö beaches

Sweden's Archipelagos

Stockholm archipelago

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Sweden is a forager’s dream

Bouldering in the archipelago of Gothenburg

Hiking in West Sweden

Freedom to Roam

5 long cycle routes in Sweden

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden

From train to trail – accessible day hikes in Sweden

Culture, history and artCulture, history and art

Waffle Day - how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe

All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

10 places in Sweden connected to inspiring women

Crime fiction West Sweden

The gingerbread house and the magic of Swedish Christmas

Renata Chlumska - Adventure athlete

Live like a local!

Meet the Original Hipsters

Stockholm’s best under-the-radar museums

Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

Steffi Tauscher - The Police Officer

Wanås Konst, Skåne

Stieg Larsson and Millennium

Lobster and Swan explores Malmö and Skåne

Traditional Swedish Christmas

Nordic light

ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Swedish crime fiction and Nordic noir

The modern art world of Sweden – and artists of note

When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden

Eat & DrinkEat & Drink

Five stunning restaurant interiors in Sweden

Matateljén

The regional flavours of Sweden

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

Cafés in Gothenburg

Hallongrottor (raspberry caves) – recipe

The Drinkable Country

Food and drink in Stockholm

Top 5 restaurants in Stockholm

Sweden has cafés for everyone – hipsters, nostalgics and foodies

Schackrutor (chessboard cookies) – recipe

Cafés in Malmö

Swedish sticky chocolate cake aka kladdkaka – recipe

Hoze

Absolut Vodka and the spirit of Sweden

Explore the taste of Swedish summer

Cured salmon aka gravad lax – recipe

Stockholm - food and interior design in an exciting combination

Sjömagasinet

Hvita Hjorten, Lidköping

Family FunFamily Fun

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

Liseberg amusement park

Kayaking with kids in Sweden

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

Five superb Gothenburg meals for families with children

Fishing with the kids

Travelling with kids in Sweden

ShoppingShopping

Five shopping streets in Gothenburg

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

Shop on the hop

Swedish craft items to treasure

Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången

The shopper's guide to Sweden

Artilleriet Interior Design

Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home

12 Swedish design items made to be used

Shopping in Stockholm

Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Spa & wellnessSpa & wellness

Swedish spa tradition

The open-air bath Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

Swedish massage

Round tripsRound trips

12 Short trips in Sweden

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

Gothenburg. It’s a little bit different…

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

West Sweden. It’s a little bit different…

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

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

Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle

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