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

Two children walk on a beach during summer.

Zwei Kinder laufen an einem Strand im Sommer.

Pite Havsbad in Piteå Schwedisch Lappland

Deux enfants se promènent sur une plage en été.

Pite Havsbad, Piteå

Twee kinderen lopen in de zomer op een strand.

Pite Havsbad, Arctisch Zweden

9 beautiful beaches in Sweden

From sweeping seaside beaches to golden stretches of sand beside clear inland lakes, Sweden offers plenty of inviting places for a swim. Discover nine beautiful beaches from Arctic Sweden in the north to Skåne in the south.

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

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.

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 wide waterfall surrounded by spruce forest. A person stands on a viewing cliff on the left side of the waterfall.

Ein breiter Wasserfall, umgeben von Fichtenwald. Eine Person steht auf einer Aussichtsplattform auf der linken Seite des Wasserfalls.

Tännforsen-Wasserfall, Jämtland

Une grande cascade entourée d'une forêt d'épicéas. Une personne se tient sur une corniche située sur le côté gauche de la chute d'eau.

Tännforsen Waterfall, Jämtland

Een brede waterval omringd door sparrenbossen. Een persoon staat op een uitkijkrots aan de linkerkant van de waterval.

Tännforsen waterval, Jämtland

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 boardwalks to viewing points, making them more accessible.

Sweden's waterfalls – from thunderous cascades to fairytale trickles

Small boats moored by a wooden jetty on the island of Brännö in the Gothenburg archipelago, surrounded by smooth granite rocks and calm sea at sunset.

Gothenburg archipelago

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

The Swedish archipelagos are characterised by beautiful scenery, untouched nature and islands with few inhabitants.

Outdoor bed on a rocky cliff at Pater Noster, with lantern light and sea view at dusk. Available to guests during summer.

The outdoor bed at Pater Noster, West Sweden

9 secret island escapes in Sweden

Private islands, off-grid adventures and mythical rocks rising from the sea. These hidden gems are scattered across Sweden’s long and varied landscape, waiting to be discovered by curious travellers looking to escape the ordinary.

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.

Three women resting against a red wooden house, on a rocky island. The sky is blue and the sun is shining.

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.

Fjäderholmarna ist eine Inselgruppe im Stockholmer Archipel, nur 30 Minuten mit dem Boot vom Stadtzentrum entfernt.

Fjäderholmarna, Stockholm archipelago

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

Dreaming of island hopping, a picturesque cruise, or an extended escape in Stockholm’s archipelago? Here’s everything you need to know about getting around.

Öregrund in Roslagen

Roslagen – a taste of the good life in the coastal countryside

Roslagen is a quaint oasis nestling on Sweden’s east coast. Immerse yourself in its pristine nature while exploring the historic villages and sites in its peaceful midst.

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.

Aerial view of the small town Marstrand with a lot of sailing boats in the front, the fortress on the island in the middle and the archipelago in the background.

View of Marstrand, Bohuslän

Island getaways Swedes swear by

With 267,570 islands to choose from, where do you even start? We’ve made it easier by rounding up nine favourites where Swedes themselves love to spend their holidays, so that you can holiday like a local.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

An aerial view of the passage between two mountain walls in what is called 'Slåttdalsskrevan' in the High Coast.

The High Coast

Discover the wild beauty of Swedish national parks

Sweden’s 31 national parks cover around 7,000 km² – almost 2 per cent 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

When and where to see the spectacular Midnight Sun in Sweden

Imagine a summer where the sun never sets, and golden light stretches into the night. In Arctic Sweden, the Midnight Sun slows down time and makes outdoor activities possible around the clock.

When and where to see the magical Midnight Sun

A person stands in the snow next to a small house and looks up at the northern lights in the sky.

Northern Lights, Arctic Sweden

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights in Sweden

The Northern Lights are one of nature’s most spectacular shows – and northern Sweden is one of the best places on Earth to experience them. From September to March, the skies above Arctic Sweden come alive in shimmering shades of green, pink and violet. Here&#x27;s how to make the most of your aurora-hunting adventure.

When and where to see the magical Northern Lights

Two people standing in deep snow, looking up at the green Northern Lights above a snowy forest in Arctic Sweden.

Northern Lights in Arctic Sweden

How to capture the elusive Northern Lights

The Northern Lights have fascinated people for millennia, and they remain high on many travellers’ bucket lists. If you’re hoping to see and photograph this otherworldly phenomenon, joining a guided tour with local experts is a smart move.In this article, we highlight five remarkable Northern Lights experiences along with practical tips to help you capture the aurora on camera.

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

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'.

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.

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.