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.
Categories
Design & ArchitectureDesign & Architecture
Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics
Borås - the capital of textiles
Western Harbour, Malmö
Discover the best of Swedish architecture
The Gothenburg Town Hall
Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture
Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden
Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm
5 design must-sees in Stockholm
Glasriket – a wonderland of glass
Swedish design
Swedish design – beautiful everyday things
Västra Hamnen, Malmö
The enduring appeal of Swedish design
8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal
Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style
Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg
5 cultural must-visits in Småland
Sweden's iconic red cottages: A story of colour and culture
Swedish textile design – a perfect weave
Nature & OutdoorsNature & Outdoors
Sweden's best cycling routes - enjoy an active holiday
Sweden – a paradise for cycling
5 nature experiences in Stockholm
Soft adventures – all the adventure, less of the effort
Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles
Discover Sweden's top 10 golfing destinations
Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks
Sweden’s west coast and islands
Getting around Stockholm archipelago
Sea kayaking on the Swedish west coast
Kayak or SUP along the river Säveån
The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden
Naturum, Kosterhavet
How to capture the elusive Northern Lights
Mountain bike in Delsjön nature reserve
Kayaking and canoe adventures in Sweden
Time for play! Outdoor activities in Malmö
Coolcation in Sweden: 14 ways to keep your holiday refreshing
Canoeing and kayaking in the land of lakes, rivers and archipelagos
Hiking and biking in Änggårdsbergen nature reserve
Culture, history and artCulture, history and art
Stockholm, a design city – interview with artist Aia Jüdes
Wallander’s Ystad
Lagom: the Swedish secret to balanced living
Experience a Swedish crayfish party
Culture in Malmö
Swedish hits – the Eurovision winners' favourite spots
The Nobel Prize – over a century of innovation
Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden
Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step
Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe
Culture, arts and crafts in Skåne
Music events in Sweden 2025
When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden 2025
Björn's artful recommendations for Stockholm
Top 5 cultural attractions in Malmö
Culture in Gothenburg
Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats
Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm
Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation
All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden
Eat & DrinkEat & Drink
Top restaurants in Stockholm – from trendy hotspots to Nordic classics
Seven types of cookies – the Swedish custom is a delicious history
Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala
The innovators putting Swedish beverages on the international drinks map
Swedish food culture - local produce, international flavours and forward thinking
Cured salmon ('gravad lax') – recipe
Cinnamon buns and where to get the best ones
Swedish food and drink festivals for every taste
The Edible Country
4 Swedish sweet treats you must try
The ultimate Swedish foodie bucket list
From fika to flatbread: 11 must-have Swedish food souvenirs
The Drinkable Country
Swedish cuisine – from foraging to artisanal food
Swedish beer and beverages – a craft affair
Swedish Gingerbread ('Pepparkakor') – recipe
Cafés in Gothenburg
Cafés in Stockholm
Vegan meatballs with mash potatoes and cream sauce – recipe
Nightlife in Stockholm
Family FunFamily Fun
Make the most of your family’s weekend break in Gothenburg
Top 6 outdoor activities in Småland with kids
Family-friendly nature adventures across Sweden
Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm
Travelling with kids in Sweden
Kayaking with kids in Sweden
Family fun across Sweden: amusement parks, water parks, and wildlife sanctuaries
ShoppingShopping
Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!
Gothenburg: 5 local products to bring home
Top 5 design outlets in Sweden
Artilleriet Interior Design
Shop on the hop
Shopping in Stockholm
Swedish craft items to treasure
Sweden's top spots for second-hand shopping
Five shopping streets in Gothenburg
Malmö’s multicultural Möllevången
Round tripsRound trips
Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside
From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland
12 Short trips in Sweden
A trip to Sweden – an experience that truly offers something else
The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden
Naturum, Vänerskärgården, Victoriahuset and Läckö Castle
Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road
How to combine Sweden with other Nordic countries
Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge
On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure
Cultural train adventures starting from Sweden's city hubs
Tour the Stockholm archipelago – a three-day adventure
Sights & landmarksSights & landmarks
Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns
Götaplatsen
Royal Swedish palaces
Stockholm Old Town
Tour the Swedish palaces and royal sites – a journey through history
Fårö – Ingmar Bergman's favourite island
Birka – step back into the Viking Age
Discover the Royal Palace in Stockholm
The Gammelstad Church Village in Luleå
Explore Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
