Things to do in Sweden
Deserted expanses and clear Northern skies grade Sweden A+ for aurora spotting.
Northern Lights
With little light pollution, northern Sweden offers optimal conditions to catch the Northern Lights shimmering above pristine snow fields or gorgeous reflective lakes – helped by generally much calmer weather than places like Iceland! Wilderness cabins offer your best chance to witness this extraordinary natural phenomenon. If you’re lucky, coastal Lulea may also put on a seaside celestial show.
Our Sweden Vacations
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 9360
7 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 hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 10930
8 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 wildlife vacation, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
From
£578
4 days
ex flights
Sweden vacations, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 9595
7 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
Kayaking wildlife safari in the Swedish Archipelago
Seal and bird watching expedition by kayak
From
€1005
5 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 new year vacation, northern lights and activities
New Year activities & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
From
£2160
5 days
inc UK flights
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
From
€980
4 days
ex flights
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travelers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak.
From
€880
5 days
ex flights
Stockholm archipelago walking vacation
Self-guided walking in the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
From
SKr 8495
7 days
ex flights
Christmas markets tour to Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm's Christmas markets & delicious Christmas buffet
From
SKr 5050
4 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
Arctic Circle activity vacation
Island Hopping in the Arctic Circle to Hike and Kayak
From
NKr 19000
7 days
ex flights
Sweden cycling vacation self guided
Cycle through a landscape of countryside and culture
From
SKr 11150
9 days
ex flights
Short kayaking tour in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
From
€590
4 days
ex flights
Swedish Lapland activity week
Ice-fishing, a husky safari and a snow shoeing
From
US $3449
7 days
ex flights
Sweden short break, Korsa Forest Camp
Disconnect and relax in Sweden's nature
From
€559
3 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
Sweden wildlife vacation, Moose expedition
Wildlife expedition in Europe´s most remote wilderness area.
From
€2328
8 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
Lapland Northern Lights and moose tracking short break
Moose, reindeer, dog sledding and Northern Lights!
From
€2200
6 days
ex flights
Lapland adventure vacation, Northern Lights & Icehotel
A week of winter activities and arctic fun
From
US $3449
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
New year Northern Lights & wildlife vacation, Swedish Lapland
Celebrate New Year with us under the Northern Lights!
From
£1999
6 days
ex flights
Women only kayaking vacation in Sweden
All ladies kayaking journey full of know-how and inspiration
From
€860
5 days
ex flights
Wilderness
Sweden goes big when it comes to nature: almost 100,000 lakes; 27 million hectares of forest; tens of thousands of islands, and over 2000 protected natural areas. Northern Sweden claims mainland Europe's most remote point - near Lake Råvejaure – amid lonely mountains and vast taiga ripe for year-round exploration.
Bergsladen Forest is in the heart of wolf country, and the trees also hide large populations of moose, beavers, mountain hares and even the rarely sighted lynx. Guided tours here see you getting really wild, as you learn different animal tracks and calls.
Get high on nature with a stay in a treehouse in the forests of Swedish Lapland, where husky sled tours and snowmobile excursions lead you deep into the pristine wilderness.
Then of course there is the idyllic stillness that comes from kayaking around the many islands of the Saint Anna Archipelago, just south of Stockholm. This is where you come when you really want to get away from it all, with wild camping possible on deserted beaches and even the option of foraging for your dinner with a professional wilderness chef.
Bergsladen Forest is in the heart of wolf country, and the trees also hide large populations of moose, beavers, mountain hares and even the rarely sighted lynx. Guided tours here see you getting really wild, as you learn different animal tracks and calls.
Get high on nature with a stay in a treehouse in the forests of Swedish Lapland, where husky sled tours and snowmobile excursions lead you deep into the pristine wilderness.
Then of course there is the idyllic stillness that comes from kayaking around the many islands of the Saint Anna Archipelago, just south of Stockholm. This is where you come when you really want to get away from it all, with wild camping possible on deserted beaches and even the option of foraging for your dinner with a professional wilderness chef.
Meet Arctic predators and their prey – and discover what lemmings are really like!
Wildlife
Ski after wolves in snowy forests, gaze at bears in bucolic summer woods, spy Arctic lynx chasing Arctic hare. Count lemmings instead of sheep to nod off under the midnight sun. Learn moose calls or dodge reindeer herds. Crouch by rivers watching otter and beaver. Here for the birds? Focus on capercaillie, owls and black grouse, skuas and eider, gyr falcon and white-tailed eagle on a Swedish wildlife vacation.
Our top Sweden Vacation
Sweden wildlife vacation, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
From
£578
4 days
ex flights
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2020: 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep
2020: 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep
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.
Stockholm archipelago
Swedes can’t even agree on the plenitude of Stockholm’s island hinterland. Count every skerry and some say 100,000. The official estimate is around 24,000 – though you’re welcome to count as you sail or kayak around, or gauge opinion on ferries fanning out from the city. Standouts include Arkholma with its sandy beaches and rich history (the Russians torched everything during a 1719 invasion), while Finnhamn combines owl-filled woods and meadows with cliff-encircled coves. Svartso is a mid-archipelago enclave of rustic bliss with five lakes amid fertile fields and tall copses. Uto effortlessly mixes attractions – stark glacial rocks and golden strands, wild woods and sleepy farms, fine restaurants and old miner houses around flooded pits. History comes with glorious sea views from the imposing Tullgarn Palace, Nynas and Taxinge manors, Gripsholm castle, and the colourful 17th century town of Trosa.
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.
Sweden covers an area twice the size of Britain, which means that if you’re looking to make the most of your time here our interactive Sweden map and highlights will provide a priceless introduction.
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] [Northern Lights: Greenland Travel]
[Wilderness: Mikael Leppä]
[Wildlife: Caninest]
[Stockholm archipelago: Edutainment]
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