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Hiking

Sweden has a lot of open land, which makes it one of the best countries in Europe for hiking or trekking.

All of sweden

Southern sweden

Swedish Lapland

Sörmland

Västsverige

Wandern in Åre

Trois personnes font de la randonnée en été.

Randonnée à Åre

Wandelen in Åre

Hiking in Åre

From train to trail – accessible hiking in Sweden

With train stations as your starting point, choose from a plethora of shorter hiking trails throughout the country.

From train to trail – accessible day hikes in Sweden

A man and a woman with backpacks are walking on a wooden boardwalk over green grass, leading to a visitor center by lake Horborga.

Pilgrim path in Skaraborg

Hiking in southern Sweden – the top trails

Southern Sweden’s best trails will have you immersed in magnificent nature, with a helping of culture completing the experience.

Hiking in Idre, Dalarna

Top hiking trails in Sweden

Looking for top hiking trails in Sweden? Well-marked routes, easy to challenging hikes and gorgeous natural surroundings – here are the classic Swedish trails you just have to hike.

Balade sur la mer Baltique

Walking on the Baltic Sea

The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden

With its vast stretches of untouched nature and idyllic countryside, Sweden is a dream destination for hiking. Here’s a guide to some of the best trails in the middle and northern parts of the country – including Kebnekaise.

Two people sitting on a rock looking at the mountains of Idre.

View of Idre Fjäll, when hiking in central Sweden

Hiking in Sweden – an adventure from north to south

Sweden is a hiking paradise. Find your favourite trail – from the rugged King’s Trail in the north to undulating forests and plains of the south.

Medelpad

Norrbotten

Västerbotten – a hotspot for unforgettable nature experiences

Ångermanland

Hiking the King's Trail, Swedish Lapland

The King's Trail has something for everyone

Hiking the King’s Trail, Kungsleden, takes you to the far north of Sweden through scenic mountains and the beauty of the four national parks of World Heritage Site Laponia. Multiple entry and exit points mean you can easily tailor your hike.

Swedish Lapland – a culture-rich natural wonderland

Jämtland Härjedalen – a twin province with majestic scenery

Hälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched nature

Gästrikland – a peaceful county by the Baltic Sea

Dalarna

Stockholm

Two people with large backpacks walking on a gravel road surrounded by grass fields.

Hiking along Sörmlandsleden

Hiking the Sörmland Trail (Sörmlandsleden)

The Sörmland trail, or Sörmlandsleden, is more than 1000 kilometers long and one of the longest hiking trails in Scandinavia, with many starting points easily accessible by public transport from Stockholm city.

Sörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castles

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Värmland  – a lake-rich haven of natural beauty

Västmanland – magnificent nature and history close to Stockholm

Närke

Blekinge – a small county with great archipelago adventures

Bohuslän – a gem on the idyllic west coast of Sweden

Dalsland

Gotland – where Viking-era history meets unique natural scenery

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Halland – a coastal haven for foodies and nature lovers alike

Malmö

Skåne – a coastal county steeped in history

Småland – as Swedish as it gets

Västergötland

Two men on a hill looking out over forest and a lake.

Hiking in Dalsland, West Sweden

Hiking in West Sweden

Whether it is walking across granite slabs or roaming through the woods, West Sweden has an extensive network of walking trails. Discover Bohuslän’s fishing communities between shoreline boulders and meadows, enjoy the untamed wilderness of Dalsland or hike through Västergötland’s historical culture landscapes, with dancing cranes and cherry trees in blossom.

The Pilgrim Path in Dalsland, West Sweden

The Pilgrim Path

Have you ever dreamt of hiking in tranquil wilderness, deep forests, past calm lakes and medieval churches? Hike the Pilgrim Path (Pilgrimsleden) to experience it all.

West Sweden

Öland

Östergötland

Hiking in Sweden

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