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23 new reasons to visit Sweden in 2023
If there’s one time you should go to Sweden, it’s in 2023. Anniversaries and celebrations follow each other, and new attractions are opening all over the country.
If you’re coming to Sweden this year, you will most likely be able to experience at least one of the many festivities held throughout the year. 2023 is truly a jubilee year for Sweden, and the reasons to celebrate are many. This is just a selection of all the new attractions opening and the events taking place in Sweden during 2023. Click on the categories to go directly to:
Celebrations
Since 1983, Sweden has celebrated its National Day on 6 June.
Photo: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se
Celebrations
Photo: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Photo: Thron Ullberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Anniversaries
To start with, Sweden is celebrating 500 years.
On 6 June 2023 – Sweden’s national day – it is 500 years since Gustav Vasa was elected king and Sweden became an independent country. The anniversary coincides with the current monarch of Sweden, King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50th jubilee. Due to this, the King and the Queen will travel around the country to visit all 21 regions in Sweden and meet the public.
The visits of the King and the Queen
Luna Park at Liseberg
Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg celebrates 100 years by opening a new area called Luna Park and the new hotel Liseberg Grand Curiosa.
Photo: Liseberg
Luna Park at Liseberg
Photo: Liseberg
Stockholm City Hall
Photo: Henrik Trygg/Visit Stockholm
Lund Cathedral, Skåne
Photo: Per Pixel Petersson/imagebank.sweden.se
Solar Egg
Solar Egg is a golden, egg-shaped sauna created by the artist duo Bigert & Bergström for Riksbyggen in April 2017.
Photo: Riksbyggen
Solar Egg
Photo: Riksbyggen
Adventure Mine, Dalarna
Photo: Visit Dalarna
Hestraviken Riverside Spa, Småland
Photo: Hestraviken Riverside Spa
Jubileumsparken, Gothenburg
Photo: Raumlaborberlin/Göteborg & Co
Biking along Göta Canal
Experience the beautiful surroundings along Göta Canal by bike. The path is Sweden’s seventh national cycle route.
Photo: Niclas Albinsson/Göta Kanal
Biking along Göta Canal
Photo: Niclas Albinsson/Göta Kanal
Döda fallet, Jämtland
Photo: Region Jämtland Härjedalen
ArkNat, High Coast
ArkNat is a combination of architecture and nature. This shelter is placed along the High Coast Trail for public use.
Photo: Martin Edström/Visit Sweden
ArkNat, High Coast
Photo: Martin Edström/Visit Sweden
Wisdome at Universeum, Gothenburg
Photo: Wingårdhs/Göteborg & Co
Monet & Friends Alive
The exhibition Monet & Friends Alive can be seen at Kalmar Castle from 1 April to 5 November 2023.
Photo: Grande Experiences
Monet & Friends Alive
Photo: Grande Experiences
The Mystery of Banksy
Photo: Dominik Gruss/COFO Entertainment
Ikea Museum, Småland
Photo: © Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2021
Bildmuseet in Umeå
Photo: Guillaume de Basly/imagebank.sweden.se
Södra Teatern, Stockholm
Södra Teatern is one of Stockholm's oldest theatres, located on Södermalm with fantastic views over the city. The open-air area is a popular place for dinner and drinks during the summer months.
Photo: Agence les Conteurs
Food and drink
The single largest food happening to keep an eye on in Sweden during 2023 is the fact that Stockholm has been named European Capital of Gastronomy. The city’s innovative and sustainable food scene will be highlighted throughout the year with an extensive program of food and drink festivals, top chef guest appearances and other events.
Curious to try some of the restaurants opening in Sweden 2023? Have a look at New restaurants in Gothenburg or New and trendy restaurants in Stockholm.