Sweden travel guide




Sweden is...
Sweden isn't...
Our Sweden Vacations
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden vacations, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife vacation in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travelers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak.
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
Sweden kayaking and camping vacation
Kayaking and wild camping among thousands of islands, Sweden
Stockholm archipelago walking vacation
Hiking in the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
Stockholm hiking vacation
Hiking adventure with base in beautiful Stockholm city
Luxury cycling vacation in Sweden
Explore the beauty of the Swedish countryside
Sweden cycling vacation self guided
Cycle through a landscape of countryside and culture
Sweden biking vacation, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
Sweden hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden self guided cycling vacation
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
New year Northern Lights & wildlife vacation, Sweden
Winter glamping, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
Sweden wildlife vacation, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
Sweden vacations, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Northern Europe tour, small group
All the charms of Northern Europe in 2 weeks!
Kayaking wildlife safari in the Swedish Archipelago
Seal and bird watching expedition by kayak
Lynx watching and Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Watching for Lynx & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Sweden winter wildlife tracking, wolves and lynx
Wildlife tracking vacation with experts on lynx and wolves
Sweden kayaking and food short break
Swedish archipelago cuisine and culture by kayak
Arctic treehouse winter short break
A tailor made Lappish winter adventure
Photography and kayaking vacation in Sweden
Photo workshops by kayak in stunning Swedish archipelago
Northern lights vacation in Swedish Lapland
A magical short break in Abisko National Park
Sweden rewilding and yoga vacation
Humans are wild animals, we belong in nature.
Swedish Lapland summer vacation in Sweden
Tailor made vacation to Swedish Lapland
Women only kayaking vacation in Sweden
All ladies kayaking journey full of know-how and inspiration
Short kayaking tour in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
Family huski safari in Swedish Lapland
Winter wonderland adventure with husky sledding in Lapland
Lapland Northern Lights and moose tracking vacation
Winter glamping, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
What we rate & what we don't
Wildlife
Stockholm archipelago
Ancient history
Villages
Wilderness
Swedish food
Northern Lights
Sami culture
Central Stockholm
Ice hotel
IKEA
Restaurant prices
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in Sweden
Crayfish star in messy outdoor feasts (kraftskivor) every August, washed down with beer or aquavit – lip-smacking herby schnapps.


Our top Sweden Vacation
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
2021: 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 29 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep
People & language
Hej (‘hay’) is hello, Hej da (‘hay daw’) is goodbye.
Tack (‘tak’) is both please and thanks.
Talar du engelska? (taa-lar doo eng-el-ska) is ‘Do you speak English?’
It is common to remove shoes indoors, so try to wear nice socks!
Nude swimming is widespread - take a cue from the locals and relax.
Gifts & shopping
Handmade wooden Dala horses are a pretty traditional souvenir. They come in various sizes, with small ones starting around £10.Swedish glass is justly renowned, with Kosta Boda perhaps the most famous name. It isn't cheap - but a bowl or vase will add gorgeous Scandi style to any home.
Hand-tufted moss rugs from Urnatur are a beautiful and unusual memento.
A bottle of local aquavit/akvavit will provide a potent cockle-warming reminder of Sweden – the most famous brand is OP Anderson.

