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With its architectural design must-sees, Sweden is definitely a design travel destination.

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The sun shines on a palace in front is a large square with a statue in the middle.

The Hirschska house in Sundsvall

Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

The 19th century stone cities are fascinating reminders of the urban expansion and social transformation ushered in by industrialism. You’ll find these must-see townscapes across Sweden, from Sundsvall in the north to Malmö in the south.

Architect Andreas Lyckefors is standing by the main harbour in Gothenburg on an overcast day.

Andreas Lyckefors at the Frihamnen port in Gothenburg

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Andreas Lyckefors runs what is probably Gothenburg’s hottest architect firm right now, the diverse, award-winning Bornstein Lyckefors. This is his guide to the best of what Gothenburg has to offer in architecture, design and fashion.

Private boats are moored next to apartment buildings in Malmö's Western Harbour district with the Turning Torso high-rise in the background.

Western Harbour

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Architectural highlights in Malmö, Gothenburg, Uppsala, Östersund and Sundsvall.

The Stone City in Sundsvall

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

A symbol of Sundsvall’s rich industrial heritage, its historic centre – Stone City – is a must-see.

A wooden walkway in the nature that leads up to a house with window walls.

Artipelag, Stockholm

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

Sweden is famous for its contribution to inclusive and accessible fashion, design and architecture. But where would you go as a visitor to experience it up close?

The Flower Kiosk at the Eastern Cemetery in Malmö

The Eastern Cemetery

Östra Kyrkogården (The Eastern Cemetery) was designed by Sigurd Lewerentz, one of the most prominent Swedish architects of the 20th century.

A woman is taking a photo of the Turning Torso high-rise in Malmö.

Turning torso

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

Once a rundown industrial estate, Västra Hamnen in Malmö has experienced a complete makeover the last few decades.

The Gothenburg Town Hall

The Town Hall of Gothenburg is both a historical and modern building. The original house was built in the 17th century but eventually became too small, leading to a functionalist extension by Gunnar Asplund in 1936.

Aerial view of apartment buildings in  the Western Harbour district in Malmö.

Western Harbour, Malmö

Western Harbour is on the shoreline of the Öresund Sound and sits on what used to be the Kockums shipyard.

Architecture

Small cottage made of orange and white plastic set in a green area of Kivik Art Centre.

Venturo cottage at Kivik Art Centre, Skåne

Top design places to visit in southern Sweden

Curious of Swedish design, arts and crafts on your holiday in Sweden? Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) has put together this list of the Top design places to visit in southern Sweden.

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

A tree house in the forest. Several bird boxes decorates the outside of the house.

Biosphere at Treehotel, Harads

Top design places to visit in northern Sweden

Looking for places to explore Swedish design, arts and crafts on your holiday in Sweden? Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) has put together this list of the top design places to visit in northern Sweden.

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

A house by the water in a frosty and snowy winter landscape. A lake is in the background.

Artist Carl Larsson’s homestead

Top design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

Looking for places to explore Swedish design, arts and crafts on your holiday in Sweden? Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) has put together this list of the top design places to visit in Stockholm and central Sweden.

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

A couple sitting on a blanket on a cliff with a backpack and a small speaker. The girl drinking from a thermos. In the background the sun is setting over houses.

Swedish Design

Swedish design items made to be used

Swedish design is made to be used. To fully experience it, observing is not enough. You need to feel it, smell it, touch it and put it to work.

12 Swedish design items made to be used

Fashion designer Anna Lidström

Redesigning fashion

Is it possible to satisfy our love for fast fashion without suffocating the planet? If you ask Borås-based fashion designer and sustainability advocate Anna Lidström, the answer is yes – but it takes a fair amount of guts and innovation. Here, Lidström talks about her passion for circular fashion and gives her best tips for second hand shopping in and around her hometown, located just an hour’s drive from Gothenburg in West Sweden.

Norrgavel in Småland

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Swedish interior design is celebrated across the world. Though functionalist at heart, it’s a nuanced affair – an innovative minimalism with a twist.

Smart Textiles showroom, Borås

Borås - the capital of textiles

Ever heard of clothes measuring your pulse? Or socks that analyse your running stride? The small town of Borås does not only carry a long history of textile and design, it is also where the future of Swedish fashion is shaped.

Exterior of Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Here are 5 design must-sees for your trip to Stockholm, from an art gallery in the archipelago, a national museum established in 1866 to a must-visit cemetery (!)

Kosta Glassworks

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

‘The Kingdom of Crystal’ – Glasriket – invites you to experience renowned glassworks via a range of activities – and ample opportunity to stock up on some iconic Swedish decor.

Different-coloured Kånken backpacks arranged on a sidewalk.

Swedish design

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Swedish design has a set of characteristics – functionality and timelessness among them – that apply across the spectrum, from furniture to fashion. Here’s an introduction to a cluster of Swedish designers offering covetable bags, accessories and shoes.

A man with a backpack exits a store in Stockholm as two women enter it.

Shopping

Swedish fashion

H&M is literally the biggest name in global fashion, but how about those smaller fashion houses with designs on your pockets? Heard of Acne, Filippa K, J Lindberg, Nudie Jeans, Cheap Monday, WE, WESC and Weekday? Come and see them on their home patch in Sweden.

A living room at the interior design store Svenskt Tenn. A square table and two armchairs in front of a red sofa. Vases, books, candlesticks and other interior design items decorates the room.

Living room at Svenskt Tenn

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

The timeless appeal of Swedish furniture was set in the past, by a cluster of iconic designers, but it continues to progress and fascinate.

A green environment in a design shop. A sofa, two armchairs and two footstools around a table. Behind the furniture group there are colorful curtains with birds in green.

Svenskt Tenn

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Textile design has a strong heritage in Sweden and a distinctive yet diverse aesthetic. Here’s an introduction to this artisanal world and the most important names within it.

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is a creative city with great design shops, art galleries and interesting architecture. Here is a list of some design and architecture must-sees on your visit to Gothenburg.

Vases by Anna Elzer Oscarson

Inspired by nature – design in West Sweden

West Sweden has a vibrant design scene characterized by the region’s nearness to nature. This is reflected in the materials and the designers’ focus on sustainability, whether they’re working with ceramics, wood or denim.

Inside a furniture store. A setting with a sofa, armchairs, tables and a large plant. Two large lamps are hanging from the ceiling. Different interior design items are placed on the tables.

Furniture store

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

Handpicked stores in Gothenburg and West Sweden, Malmö, Småland, and Stockholm.

Perspective Studio, Stockholm

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

The best of Swedish and international design. Find stores for contemporary home interiors, fashion, kitchenware and handpicked vintage pieces.

Designer home

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

Curious about one of the most prominent Swedish furniture designers of all times? Learn more about Bruno Mathsson’s furniture at the Bruno Mathsson Center, and visit the studio and office where he created many of his designs.

A woman holds an umbrella by a pool outside Ohboy Hotel.

Jenny Ekdahl in front of Ohboy Hotell, a great place to stay in Malmö

“Malmö is pushing the boundaries of Swedish design”

Jenny Ekdahl is the industrial designer who, through her own Studio Stoft, has been part of transforming Malmö to an obvious design destination. This is her guide to Malmö’s thriving design scene.

Form/Design Center in Malmö

Scandinavian design at Form/Design Center

Form/Design Center is located in an old granary dating back to the 16th century. With a wide perspective and an inclusive approach, this center is a mecca for anyone interested in Scandinavian design and architecture.

Glass design objects on a wooden bureau, two candleholders with lighted candles, two vases, one with tulips and a bowl filled with red candies.

'Hallon' designed for Orrefors

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

A good way of bringing a slice of Swedish design into your home is via glassware and ceramics. There’s a vast range of names to consider, many of which have centuries-old heritage yet a modern outlook and aesthetic.

Glass blowing

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

Småland has a diverse design scene, to say the least. Why not create your own glass art in the Kingdom of Crystal? Learn all about the story of IKEA in Älmhult. Or visit the childhood home of a world-renowned Swedish furniture designer. You’ll also find a rural museum and four barns filled with contemporary art.

A bright interior setting, with design items set up on display by a window.

"Welcome to Sweden", photo from London Design Biennale 2016

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

Whether it is furniture by IKEA, fashion by H&amp;M, buildings by Gunnar Asplund, or music by Spotify, these Swedes all have something in common.“They are all built using the same user-friendliness and democratic starting point,” explains Ewa Kumlin, the Director of the Swedish Institute in Paris.

Two clear glass vases with greenery on the shelf of a String shelf, a famous design from Svenskt Tenn.

Vases in the bookshelf String by Svenskt Tenn

Heard of H&amp;M and IKEA? Swedish. Acne, J. Lindberg, WESC, Filippa K, House of Dagmar? Also all Swedish.

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Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

The Eastern Cemetery

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Western Harbour, Malmö

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Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

12 Swedish design items made to be used

Redesigning fashion

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Borås - the capital of textiles

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Swedish fashion

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Inspired by nature – design in West Sweden

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

“Malmö is pushing the boundaries of Swedish design”

Scandinavian design at Form/Design Center

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

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Sweden’s stone cities – a highlight of Swedish architecture

"Gothenburg is like a playground for architects"

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

The magnificent Stone City of Sundsvall

Top 9 Swedish architecture must-sees

The Eastern Cemetery

Västra Hamnen, Malmö

The Gothenburg Town Hall

Western Harbour, Malmö

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Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

12 Swedish design items made to be used

Redesigning fashion

The enduring appeal of Swedish design

Borås - the capital of textiles

5 design must-sees in Stockholm

Glasriket – a wonderland of glass

8 Swedish designers with timeless appeal

Swedish fashion

Swedish furniture – a modernist story of enduring style

Swedish textile design – a perfect weave

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Inspired by nature – design in West Sweden

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

Design lover’s top 10 in Stockholm

Bruno Mathsson Center, Värnamo

“Malmö is pushing the boundaries of Swedish design”

Scandinavian design at Form/Design Center

Discover Swedish design via glass and ceramics

5 cultural must-visits in Småland

Swedish design – beautiful everyday things

Swedish design

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