Sweden Map & highlights
Covering an area twice the size of Britain, a list of places to visit in Sweden combines unforgettable nature with unique human imprints. In the north, Lapland's fascinating Sami culture vies with Arctic wilderness lit by unending summer sun or auroral winter darkness. Central Sweden is a fairytale heartland of vast forests teeming with bears and elk, broken by clearings dotted with pretty wooden cottages. Coasts come dotted with fishing hamlets facing enchanting archipelagos: wild Saint Anna, lushly wooded Lulea. Rich history is everywhere: ancient stone circles, majestic medieval towns, rock art as old as the Pyramids.
Our Sweden Vacations
Sweden wildlife vacation, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
From
£578
4 days
ex flights
Sweden self guided cycling vacation, Stockholm countryside
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 7595
6 days
ex flights
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 9360
7 days
ex flights
Sweden hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 10930
8 days
ex flights
Sweden vacations, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife vacation in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
From
€1350
5 days
ex flights
Sweden kayaking and camping vacation
Kayaking and wild camping among thousands of islands, Sweden
From
€670
5 days
ex flights
Sweden biking vacation, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
From
SKr 8145
6 days
ex flights
Sweden vacations, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 9595
7 days
ex flights
Stockholm archipelago walking vacation
Self-guided walking in the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
From
SKr 8495
7 days
ex flights
Arctic Circle activity vacation
Island Hopping in the Arctic Circle to Hike and Kayak
From
NKr 19000
7 days
ex flights
Stockholm hiking vacation
Hiking adventure with base in beautiful Stockholm city
From
SKr 5395 to SKr 6495
6 days
ex flights
Swedish Lapland new year vacation, northern lights and activities
New Year activities & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
From
£2160
5 days
inc UK flights
Women only kayaking vacation in Sweden
All ladies kayaking journey full of know-how and inspiration
From
€860
5 days
ex flights
Sweden wildlife vacation, Moose expedition
Wildlife expedition in Europe´s most remote wilderness area.
From
€2328
8 days
ex flights
Lapland adventure vacation, Northern Lights & Icehotel
A week of winter activities and arctic fun
From
US $3449
7 days
ex flights
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
From
€980
4 days
ex flights
Sweden short break, Korsa Forest Camp
Disconnect and relax in Sweden's nature
From
€559
3 days
ex flights
New year Northern Lights & wildlife vacation, Swedish Lapland
Celebrate New Year with us under the Northern Lights!
From
£1999
6 days
ex flights
Kayaking wildlife safari in the Swedish Archipelago
Seal and bird watching expedition by kayak
From
€1005
5 days
ex flights
Short kayaking tour in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
From
€590
4 days
ex flights
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travelers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak.
From
€880
5 days
ex flights
Sweden cycling vacation self guided
Cycle through a landscape of countryside and culture
From
SKr 11150
9 days
ex flights
Christmas markets tour to Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm's Christmas markets & delicious Christmas buffet
From
SKr 5050
4 days
ex flights
Winter vacation in Stockholm & the Baltics
Explore some of Europe's prettiest old towns
From
US $1549 to US $1649
8 days
ex flights
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
From
US $6940 to US $7215
21 days
ex flights
Swedish Lapland activity week
Ice-fishing, a husky safari and a snow shoeing
From
US $3449
7 days
ex flights
Northern Lights tour, Sweden, Finland & Norway
Visit Sweden, Finland and Norway in a handcrafted itinerary
From
£3295 to £3495
8 days
inc UK flights
Lapland Northern Lights and moose tracking short break
Moose, reindeer, dog sledding and Northern Lights!
From
€2200
6 days
ex flights
Lynx watching and Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Watching for Lynx & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
From
£2053
7 days
ex flights
1. Bergslagen
2. Kiruna
3. Lulea archipelago
4. Mora
5. Saint Anna Archipelago
6. Skinnskatteberg
7. Stockholm Archipelago
8. Vasterbotten
2. Kiruna
3. Lulea archipelago
4. Mora
5. Saint Anna Archipelago
6. Skinnskatteberg
7. Stockholm Archipelago
8. Vasterbotten
Bergslagen
1. Bergslagen
This mineral-rich region north of Lake Malaren has been mined since before Christ - a history chronicled amid 750 km2 of wilderness by the world's largest open-air museum. Come today for wildlife riches amid vast forests dotted with lakes: seek out plentiful moose and beaver; listen for wolves; watch osprey pluck fish from secluded waters, while red squirrels enjoy arboreal heaven.
Kiruna
2. Kiruna
The northernmost town in Sweden is a gateway to the vast wilderness of Swedish Lapland. Exploring the rich indigenous Sami culture is a highlight of trips here, and so is spending a night at the famous Icehotel, but what may well prove the most memorable experiences are traditional activities such as ice fishing, husky sledding and perhaps if you’re lucky, seeing the Northern Lights.
Lulea archipelago
3. Lulea archipelago
Stockholm may have a larger island retinue but Lulea's 'mere' 1700 offer seclusion far from the capital's tourist throngs and R&R-ing city slickers. In summer, islands like Sandon, Junkon and Kluntarna have mainland ferry links, otherwise get paddling! Forage or fish, camp wild or cosy up in a clapboard cottage, swim or kayak, watch birds or just hang with the fishing folk on Hinderson.
Mora
4. Mora
A historic town situated in the heart of Sweden’s idyllic lake district, Mora sits between the northern shore of Lake Siljan and the southern shore of Lake Orsajon, and is a lovely spot to be based when touring picturesque lakeside villages, perhaps by bike. One of the country’s most famous artists, Anders Zorn, who painted three American presidents in his lifetime, lived here.
Saint Anna Archipelago
5. Saint Anna Archipelago
On Sweden’s Baltic eastern coast, the Saint Anna Archipelago is a mosaic of some 6000 islands and islets, most of them uninhabited. This is a simply beguiling destination for sea kayaking trips, with both guided and self-guided options available that involve wild camping on deserted beaches, and the chance to forage for ingredients to be prepared by the camp chef.
Skinnskatteberg
6. Skinnskatteberg
West of Stockholm, in central Sweden, Skinnskatteberg offers the chance to really get back to nature with a stay in an ecolodge surrounded by pine, birch and spruce. Expect the most basic of accommodations: outdoor compost toilets, no electricity, dips in the lake rather than showers, and certainly no Wifi. Camping doesn’t get much wilder than this.
Stockholm Archipelago
7. Stockholm Archipelago
The amazing thing about the Stockholm archipelago is that it begins just minutes outside the city. Here you can kayak, cycle and hike to your heart’s content around some 3000 islands, ancient castles and seaside communities. Pack a picnic lunch, hop aboard a steamboat, take a chilly dip in the Baltic and see how far you can get crossing suspension bridges from island to island.
Vasterbotten
8. Vasterbotten
Perfect for ecotourists looking for a secluded getaway, Vasterbotten in Swedish Lapland is a sublime all year-round destination, where you can experience the epic Swedish wilderness in style with a stay in a modern treehouse. A huge range of activities, from husky sledding to cross-country skiing across frozen lakes, would be right on your doorstep, if you had one.
Our top Sweden Vacation
Sweden hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 10930
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 Jun, 22 Jun, 27 Jun, 29 Jun, 4 Jul, 6 Jul, 11 Jul, 13 Jul, 18 Jul, 20 Jul, 25 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 3 Aug
2020: 20 Jun, 22 Jun, 27 Jun, 29 Jun, 4 Jul, 6 Jul, 11 Jul, 13 Jul, 18 Jul, 20 Jul, 25 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 3 Aug
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Sweden or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
Sweden travel times
More about Sweden
The best time to visit Sweden is best explained using our temperature & rainfall chart as well as taking a peek at our month by month guide and our cultural pick from the Sweden calendar.
Pick through our Sweden travel guide and find out what we consider to be rated, underrated and downright overrated as well as a brief history of Sweden and how to travel like a local on your Sweden vacation.
For the best things to do in Sweden you need to head out into the wilderness where the Northern Lights, Arctic predators and more than 2000 protected natural areas form just the tip of the iceberg.
The Saint Anna archipelago, wild and pristine, is the most renowned destination for sea kayaking in Sweden - a remote, almost uninhabited landscape, just made for adventurous discovery.
Sweden is one of Europe’s most underrated cycling destinations, but we’ll help you uncover its secrets with plenty of practical advice in terms of locations and things to do, from whizzing along forested bike tracks in Sörmland to leisurely pedals around the Stockholm Archipelago.
Watching as the aurora borealis streak across the night sky is one of those magical experiences that’ll stay with you for the rest of your life, so deciding when and where to watch them is key.
One of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe, Stockholm is bursting with elegant waterside buildings, excellent museums and cool cafes.
Explore the trails in Sweden where forests brim with birdlife and berries, curious cattle wander gentle rolling fields and island hopping is all part of the fun.
Just a couple of hours from Stockholm and you’re in forests inhabited by beavers, bears and enormous moose, while Lapland brings winter adventures where spotting reindeer, driving huskies and getting to know the Sámi culture are all on the cards.
Head to Sweden come wintertime and you’ll find picturesque snow-draped landscapes and plenty of ways to get around them: think cross country skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding, with accommodation ranging from luxury treehouses to hotels built from ice.
From woodcrafts to wilderness walks and wolf-tracking, if you’re looking into exciting activities for families in Sweden then this page should give you no end of inspiration on how to keep the kids entertained.
Read a few tips from our friends in Sweden as you learn what our experts Maya Rao, Carmen Hamdi and Marcus Eldh have to say with regards to things to do and how to travel safely in Sweden.
Doing your research into Sweden responsible travel issues starts here with the low down on preserving Sami culture, defending human and animal rights, and protecting woodland areas.
Find all of our Sweden guides in one place, to particular places in Sweden such as Stockholm or Swedish Lapland, or for more detail about the different types of vacations we offer such as walking or cycling in Sweden.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Mikael Sundberg] [Bergslagen: Billy Lindblom]
[Kiruna: bjaglin]
[Lulea archipelago: Joakim Syk]
[Mora: Ankara]
[Saint Anne Archipelago: Vanerpaddel]
[Skinnskatteberg: Mads Bodker]
[Stockholm archipelago: Arild Vagen]
[Vasterbotten: Anikasober80]
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