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Ballooning over Stockholm
Ballooning over Stockholm during a summer evening.
Photo credit: Jeppe Wikström/mediabank.visitstockholm.com

Middle Sweden

Central Sweden offers a wide variety of places to visit – from the capital of Stockholm in the east to the vast forests in the west. Stockholm offers a mix of urban adventures and centuries-old history, with the archipelago just a boat ride away. Dalarna is the place to go for a traditional Midsummer celebration, whereas Värmland allows you to encounter the wildlife in its natural habitat.
Last updated 30 November 2021
Discover the originals
Many IKEA products are named after places in Sweden. Bolmen, Ektorp, Voxnan, Hemsjö, Kallax … It’s time the world knows that these names belong to wonderful places in Sweden. Discover the originals!
Photo: Olle Kirchmeier

Discover the originals

Toftan, Voxnan, Ektorp … These are all unique and wonderful places in the middle of Sweden. But thanks to IKEA, most people associate the names with waste bins, shelves and sofas. Forget about the furniture and discover the originals.

Discover the originals

General

Gästrikland – a peaceful county by the Baltic Sea

Hälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched nature

Dalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and cultureDalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and culture

Grövelsjön

Uncover Sweden’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The home of Carl and Karin Larsson, Dalarna

Midsummer – step by step

Kloster

StockholmStockholm

Stockholm

“The people are what make Stockholm cool”

Woodland Cemetery, Stockholm

Sightseeing like a local in Stockholm

Getting around Stockholm’s archipelago

Artipelag, Stockholm

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Island life

Ice skating in Stockholm

Discover the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Stockholm - food and interior design in an exciting combination

Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago

Five eye-catching playgrounds in Stockholm

5 nature experiences in Stockholm

Where to find the best of Swedish interior design

The Nobel Prize – over a century of innovation

Vasa museum and Skansen in Stockholm

Oaxen

Fotografiska

The Museum of spirits and restaurant, Stockholm

Uncover Sweden’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Sörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castlesSörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castles

Nyköping

Strängnäs

Hiking the Sörmland Trail (Sörmlandsleden)

Eskilstuna

UpplandUppland

Uppsala

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

Sweden has cafés for everyone – hipsters, nostalgics and foodies

Three Swedish national parks showcasing nature at its finest

Uppsala & Sigtuna

Autumn and winter kayaking in Sweden - our top picks

Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala

Sweden – a paradise for cycling

The best hiking in middle and northern Sweden

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Uppsala – a hotbed of innovation

Birka – step back into the Viking Age

VärmlandVärmland

Unique accommodation in Sweden’s nature

Gustafsvik

The gardens of Sweden – a botanist’s dream

The Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art

Borgvik

Kayaking and canoe adventures in Sweden

NärkeNärke

A Pile of Art, Kumla

Örebro – where history and contemporary culture converge

On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure

Jämtland Härjedalen – a twin province with majestic sceneryJämtland Härjedalen – a twin province with majestic scenery

Åre and Östersund – a mountainous twin destination ideal for outdoor enthusiasts

Unique accommodation in Sweden’s nature

Architectural eats – Sweden’s design-led restaurants

Sweden – a paradise for cycling

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Discover the best of Swedish architecture

Frösö hand printing workshop

Hälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched natureHälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched nature

Uncover Sweden’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

More in Middle Sweden

Västmanland county – magnificent nature and history dating back to the Iron Age