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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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Västsverige

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

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 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.

Eine Person hält eine Schale Blaubeeren in der einen Hand und kneift eine Blaubeere zwischen zwei Fingern der anderen Hand, als wolle sie sie jemandem zeigen.

Beeren pflücken in Schweden

Une personne hors champ tient un bol de myrtilles dans une main et tient une myrtille entre deux doigts de l'autre main comme pour la montrer à quelqu'un.

Myrtilles

Iemand buiten beeld houdt een schaal met bosbessen in één hand en knijpt een bosbes tussen twee vingers van de andere hand, alsof hij de bes aan iemand wil laten zien.

Blauwe bessen

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.

9 beautiful beaches in Sweden – from seaside baths to inland lakes

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.

Stockholm archipelago

Explore Stockholm archipelago

The Stockholm archipelago, with its 30,000 islands, skerries, and rocks, stretches 80 kilometres east from the city into the Baltic Sea. Recently named one of the world’s top destinations for 2025 by National Geographic, the archipelago is easily accessible by boat and offers opportunities for swimming, outdoor activities, and enjoying traditional Swedish cuisine in the fresh sea air.

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.

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.

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.

Archipelagos

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?).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

National Parks

A person holding a light looks at the green northern lights in the sky. The northern lights are reflecting in the lake next to the person.

Northern lights, Swedish Lapland

How to capture the elusive Northern Lights

The Northern Lights have mesmerised people since ancient times and are on many travellers&#x27; bucket lists today. To increase your chances of seeing this surreal natural phenomenon, it’s a good idea to get help from experts. Here are five extraordinary Northern Lights tours, and some tips and tricks for capturing them on camera.

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

A person standing with its camera on a snowy hill under an epic aurora where the sky is changing colour from blue, yellow, purple, pink and a bright green.

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.

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights

12 natural wonders in Sweden just waiting to be explored

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.

Picking Mushroom

The Right of Public Access – Swedish freedom to roam

A unique right where the only ting you have to pay, is respect for nature and the animals living there.

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

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'.

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

Sustainable travel

Nature in Sweden

Want to plan your holiday based on your interests? Select activities of choice or explore Sweden geographically.

Nature

General

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

Top nature experiences in West Sweden

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 – from seaside baths to inland lakes

ArchipelagosArchipelagos

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

Explore Stockholm archipelago

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

Island walks in the archipelago

Sweden’s west coast and islands

Garden and parksGarden and parks

Swedish parks and gardens

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

National ParksNational Parks

True adventure in Laponia

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks

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

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

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

How to capture the elusive Northern Lights

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights

Sustainable travelSustainable travel

12 concrete tips for travelling responsibly

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden

Eco tourism in Sweden

5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden

Nature

General

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

Top nature experiences in West Sweden

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 – from seaside baths to inland lakes

ArchipelagosArchipelagosView all

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

Explore Stockholm archipelago

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

Island walks in the archipelago

Sweden’s west coast and islands

Garden and parksGarden and parks

Swedish parks and gardens

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

National ParksNational ParksView all

True adventure in Laponia

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks

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

Naturum, Kosterhavet

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

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

How to capture the elusive Northern Lights

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights

Sustainable travelSustainable travelView all

12 concrete tips for travelling responsibly

Allemansrätten - Sweden's right of public access

Top eco tourism attractions in Sweden

Eco tourism in Sweden

5 sustainable eco-tourism experiences in Sweden

ArchipelagosArchipelagos

National ParksNational Parks

Sustainable travelSustainable travel