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Nature

Nature in Sweden is unique, varied and accessible compared to many other countries in the Nordics.

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The Pilgrim Path in Dalsland, West Sweden

Top nature experiences in West Sweden

Explore the wonderful West Sweden nature on bike, hiking, in a kayak or fall asleep under the stars and wake up to the sunrise in the comfort of a glass cabin in the stunning nature of Dalsland.

Two people kayaking on a lake by a large white castle in the summer time.

Zwei Personen, die im Sommer auf einem See vor einem großen weißen Schloss Kajak fahren.

Mit dem Kanu am See Vänern

Deux personnes font du kayak sur un lac  en été à côté d'un grand château blanc.

Canoë sur le lac Värnen

Twee mensen kajakken op een meer bij een groot wit kasteel in de zomer.

Kanoën op het meer van Vänern

Canoeing on Lake Vänern

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden

With over 100,000 lakes in Sweden, you're never too far from a beautiful lakeside. And thanks to Sweden’s right of public access, these serenity-inducing waters are free for all to enjoy.

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden – from wild swimming to kayak adventures

Two people walking over a wooden bridge in a forest. There is a waterfall in the background.

Zwei Menschen gehen über eine Holzbrücke in einem Wald. Im Hintergrund ist ein Wasserfall.

Älgafallet, Bohuslän

Waterfalls in Sweden – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles

Explore Sweden’s waterfalls and discover some of the country’s most breathtaking natural wonders. From the serene to the spectacular, Sweden’s waterfalls will delight, inspire and astound. What’s more, many waterfalls in Sweden have boarded walks to viewing points, making them more accessible.

Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles

A child is in mid air at the end of a wooden pier by a lake, about to drop into the water. Boats are moored to the pier.

Evening swim

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Experience Swedish nature with our VR films from Sweden.

A person out of view is holding a bowl of blueberries in one hand and pinches one blueberry between two fingers of the other hand as if to show it to someone.

Blueberries

Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature

Swedish forests and meadows offer an abundance of tasty wild berries. Best of all is the blueberry, which is not only delicious but also packed with healthy antioxidants.

Two people cycling on a wooden footbridge on a sandy beach with tufts of grass.

Zwei Personen radeln auf einem Holzsteg an einem Sandstrand mit Grasbüscheln.

Sandhammaren Strand, Skåne

Deux personnes font du vélo sur une passerelle en bois sur une plage de sable entourée de touffes d'herbe.

La plage de Sandhammaren, Scanie

Twee mensen fietsen op een houten loopbrug over een zandstrand met plukjes gras.

Sandhammaren-strand, Skåne

Sandhammaren Beach, Skåne

9 beautiful beaches in Sweden

Sweden has a first-class selection of beaches and sandbanks. Choose between seaside baths with white dunes and clear inland lakes with golden beaches.Here are nine of the best beaches in Sweden, listed from north to south.

Fjäderholmarna, Stockholm archipelago

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

Island hopping, a scenic cruise or a longer stay on your favourite island? Here’s how to travel in Stockholm archipelago.

Vrångö island outside Gothenburg

Island walks in the archipelago

With over 20 islands, the archipelago of Gothenburg is full of seaside gems. Head to the southernmost island of Vrångö for a tranquil walk on a car-free island.

Suburban white houses with tiled roofs overlook the ocean in Bihuslän.

Suburban west coast

Sweden’s west coast and islands

Sweden’s west coast stretches from Gothenburg up to the border with Norway. Along the coast feast on some of the world&#x27;s best seafood, spot seals from a kayak, have a floating sauna and soak in a seaweed bath at a spa.

Sandhamn Seglarhotell in the archipelago of Stockholm

Island life

When autumn arrives, seasonal visitors leave Stockholm archipelago and life returns to normal for the people living here permanently. The islands are home to thousands of people all year around with schools, services and a unique lifestyle.

The island of Marstrand, West Sweden

Come and join us in Annika’s island world

If you’re looking for waves, salty winds, wild nature and tonnes of shellfish, take a trip with skipper Annika Kristensson to the islands of Bohuslän’s archipelago.

Stockholm archipelago

Explore Stockholm archipelago

The Stockholm archipelago of 30,000 islands, skerries and rocks fans out 80 kilometres east from the city, into the Baltic Sea. The excellent boat connections make the islands accessible to visitors, who can enjoy swimming, outdoor activities, traditional Swedish cuisine – and the fresh archipelago air.

Arrival in Sandhamn, Stockholm

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

Going to Stockholm off-season? Great! Save money, discover more local gems and experience Swedish traditions easier when there is less tourists.

Gothenburg archipelago

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

From Swedish Lapland in the far north, via the coastline to the deep south, and stretching up the west coast, Sweden boasts several archipelagos and thousands of islands. The Swedish archipelagos are characterised by beautiful scenery, untouched nature and islands with few inhabitants. Here are a few suggestions of coastal gems and seaside adventures to get a taste of Swedish island life.

Archipelagos

Läckö Castle Garden, West Sweden

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Sweden is home to a multitude of inspiring gardens, each with its own unique identity and compelling history.

Slottsträdgården, Malmö

Malmö – the city of parks

If you’re seeking beautiful places to relax in Malmö, look no further than the parks Pildammsparken and the Castle Garden. Here you’ll find lush greenery, colourful flower-beds, music events and the historical Malmöhus Castle.

A man is on a morning bike ride along the water canal in Djurgården city park in Stockholm.

Canal of Djurgården

Swedish parks and gardens

Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö are brimming with natural beauty spots, lakes, rivers, beaches and parks and gardens….and archipelagoes. Archipelagoes? Yes. The Stockholm archipelago speckles the Baltic Sea with its 24,000 islands (who’s counting?).

Garden and parks

Sarek national park

True adventure in Laponia

If you’re looking to get away from it all, there’s no better place than Laponia in Swedish Lapland, where you can experience vast expanses of nature, the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. Head north to experience Sweden’s Arctic region and a well-preserved way of life in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A woman wearing headphones rests against a pine tree next to a lake. The weather is gloomy.

Spellbound by Sweden

National parks in Sweden – where myths and legends come to life

Skuleskogen national park

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

A flower-filled island outside of Stockholm, a beach paradise in the middle of the Baltic Sea and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with spectacular coastal views of the north – three national parks that exemplify the diverse landscapes of Sweden.

Aerial of Kosterhavet National Park with the ocean and islets.

Koster – a marine national park

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Located in Sweden’s first marine national park on the island of Sydkoster, Naturum by Gothenburg-based White architects, is a spectacular destination.

Slåttdalsskrevan in Skuleskogen national park

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks

Sweden’s 30 national parks cover nearly 7,000 km² – almost 2% of the total country area – and feature wildflower meadows, snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches and lush green forests.

National Parks

Two women are sitting on a hill in the mountains and enjoying the midnight sun.

Midnight Sun in Rikgränsen, Swedish Lapland

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun in Sweden

Midnight Sun is when the sun never sets in the summer. The Midnight Sun is a 24-hour period of sunlight that can be experienced above the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland.

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

Northern Lights

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights in Sweden

To see the beauty of the Northern Lights, head to northern Sweden between early September and late March. This winter, the Aurora Borealis will be mighty as we enter the solar cycle&#x27;s peak.Below are five tips for increasing your chances to see the Northern Lights and some of the best places in Sweden to watch them.

12 natural wonders in Sweden just waiting to be explored

The sun is shining through the vegetation in a forest where three kids are walking.

Summer holiday

Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden

Welcome to the top eco tourism attractions in Sweden. Well, there are actually even more than on this list, and it is growing. They represent the best eco tourism attractions in the country, minimizing their, and your, impact on the environment.

It's evening and two people in Sweden are sitting by a fire in the woods next to a lake.

Camping

Eco tourism in Sweden

Sweden was the first country in Europe to introduce an ecotourism charter, called 'Nature's Best'.

Two men are jumping off a jetty into a lake.

Autumn swim

12 concrete tips for travelling responsibly

Sustainable travel isn’t just about flying or not. It involves many choices along the journey – from your destination and how long you stay to where and what you shop, eat and stay. By asking questions and making informed choices, you can make a difference.

A person is standing next to a small wooden house piled up on tree trunks.

Björk Experience, Swedish Lapland

5 sustainable eco tourism experiences in Sweden

Nature's Best is a certificate that verifies ethical, high quality nature tours in Sweden. I

5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden

Picking Mushroom

The Right of Public Access – Swedish freedom to roam

As long as you do not disturb and do not destroy, you are welcome to enjoy nature as much as you want.

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

Sustainable travel

Nature in Sweden

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Top nature experiences in West Sweden

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden – from wild swimming to kayak adventures

Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature

9 beautiful beaches in Sweden

ArchipelagosArchipelagos

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

Island walks in the archipelago

Sweden’s west coast and islands

Island life

Come and join us in Annika’s island world

Explore Stockholm archipelago

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

Garden and parksGarden and parks

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Malmö – the city of parks

Swedish parks and gardens

National ParksNational Parks

True adventure in Laponia

National parks in Sweden – where myths and legends come to life

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks

12 natural wonders in Sweden just waiting to be explored12 natural wonders in Sweden just waiting to be explored

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights in Sweden

Sustainable travelSustainable travel

Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden

Eco tourism in Sweden

12 concrete tips for travelling responsibly

5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

Nature

General

Top nature experiences in West Sweden

Top 8 lake vacations in Sweden – from wild swimming to kayak adventures

Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles

Swedish nature in Virtual reality (VR)

Blueberries: superfoods from Swedish nature

9 beautiful beaches in Sweden

ArchipelagosArchipelagosView all

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

Island walks in the archipelago

Sweden’s west coast and islands

Island life

Come and join us in Annika’s island world

Explore Stockholm archipelago

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

Garden and parksGarden and parks

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

Malmö – the city of parks

Swedish parks and gardens

National ParksNational ParksView all

True adventure in Laponia

National parks in Sweden – where myths and legends come to life

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks

12 natural wonders in Sweden just waiting to be explored12 natural wonders in Sweden just waiting to be explored

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights in Sweden

Sustainable travelSustainable travelView all

Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden

Eco tourism in Sweden

12 concrete tips for travelling responsibly

5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

ArchipelagosArchipelagos

National ParksNational Parks

Sustainable travelSustainable travel