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Planning your holiday to Sweden? Explore Sweden and its destinations. From fields and rolling hills in the south, to the archipelagos in west Sweden. Experience the history and culture in the capital of Stockholm or travel north to look for the Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland.

Last updated 01 August 2023

Northern SwedenNorthern Sweden

Northern Lights, Midnight Sun and accommodation close to nature that you cannot find anywhere else. If you love the outdoors, Northern Sweden should be on your bucket list.

Luleå: Where history meets modernity in Swedish Lapland

Sundsvall

Discover Åre and Östersund – twin towns of outdoor adventure, culture and flavours

Umeå

Kiruna – an arctic city bathed in the Northern Lights

Jämtland Härjedalen – a twin province of majestic landscapes

Hälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched nature

Medelpad

Gästrikland – a peaceful province by the Baltic Sea

Norrbotten

Västerbotten – a hotspot for unforgettable nature experiences

Ångermanland

Swedish Lapland – a culture-rich natural wonderland

'Surströmming' – the fermented herring that Swedes love

Vildmarksvägen – an epic drive on Sweden’s scenic Wilderness Road

How to capture the elusive Northern Lights

Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns

Swedish food and drink festivals for every taste

The Blue Highway – a riverside road trip through northern Sweden

Top 6 design places to visit in northern Sweden

The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden

Dog sledding in Sweden – a true winter adventure

When and where to see the magical Midnight Sun

Middle SwedenMiddle Sweden

From the urban adventures of Stockholm to the nature experiences of Värmland and Dalarna. Whether a vibrant city life or the calm of nature makes you tick, Middle Sweden is the place to go.

Sigtuna – thousand years of history in Sweden's oldest town

Uppsala – a historical treasure driving towards a net zero future

Stockholm – a capital built on islands and ideas

Sörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castles

Värmland – a lake-rich haven of natural beauty

Dalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and culture

Närke

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Västmanland – magnificent nature and history close to Stockholm

From cabins to glamping – accommodation in the Stockholm archipelago

Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala

The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden

Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns

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

Top 7 design places in Stockholm and middle Sweden

From castles to coastlines – a scenic road trip through Sörmland

City break in Stockholm and beyond

Dog sledding in Sweden – a true winter adventure

Örebro – where history and contemporary culture converge

Top 10 things to do in Stockholm

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation

Swedish food and drink festivals for every taste

Southern SwedenSouthern Sweden

Spend your holiday in southern Sweden and enjoy the picturesque landscapes, majestic coastlines, windswept islands and yellow canola fields.

Kalmar – a historical city by the sea and a gateway to Öland

Visby – a Swedish fairytale town on the island of Gotland

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Malmö – a city of contrasts and an international melting pot

Norrköping – an outdoor haven with a rich cultural heritage

Helsingborg – where innovation meets history by the sea

Östergötland

Bohuslän – a gem on the idyllic west coast of Sweden

West Sweden

Västergötland

Halland – a coastal haven for foodies and nature lovers alike

Dalsland

Småland – as Swedish as it gets

Skåne – a coastal county steeped in history

Blekinge – a small county with great archipelago adventures

Gotland – where Viking-era history meets unique natural scenery

Experience Öland: From Swedish royalty to nature's majesty

Slow shopping or shop till you drop in Malmö!

City break in and around Gothenburg

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

Hiking in southern Sweden – the top trails

Top hotels in Gothenburg: From iconic landmarks to boutique escapes

City break in and around Malmö

Explore Sweden’s smaller cities and towns

Swedish food and drink festivals for every taste

Top hotels to stay in Malmö: Where comfort meets style

Take a road trip in beautiful Skåne and Blekinge

Göta Canal – Sweden's blue ribbon

Nightlife in Malmö

Discover the modern art worlds in southern Sweden