Tourism in Sweden

Explore notable sights and destinations in this country

Europe / Northern Europe

Tourist attractions

Gamla Stan Old Town

Region: Stockholm

Historic district

Birthplace of Stockholm with medieval alleys and royal palace.

Vasa Museum

Region: Stockholm

Cultural heritage

World's only museum perfectly preserving the 17th-century warship Vasa.

Drottningholm Palace

Region: Ekerö Island

World Heritage

Royal residence with Baroque gardens and court theatre as highlights.

Abisko National Park

Region: Lapland

Nature

Arctic tundra and aurora observation sanctuary.

ICEHOTEL

Region: Kiruna Jukkasjärvi

Modern architecture

World's first ice hotel rebuilt every winter from ice and snow.

Visby Old Town

Region: Gotland Island

World Heritage

"Pearl of the Baltic" with Hanseatic city walls and stone houses.

Skansen Open-Air Museum

Region: Stockholm

Culture

World's oldest open-air museum with relocated historic houses from across Sweden.

Gothenburg Liseberg Amusement Park

Region: Gothenburg

Entertainment facility

One of Northern Europe's largest theme parks.

Göta Canal Cruise

Region: Southern Sweden

Cultural heritage

Elegant boat journey on 19th-century canal in vintage vessels.

Öresund Bridge View

Region: Malmö

Modern architecture

16km sea bridge and undersea tunnel complex structure connecting Denmark.

Suggested itineraries

Royal Stockholm and Surrounding Palaces Tour

Duration (days): 3

Highlights: Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Drottningholm Palace, Skansen

Enjoy capital's history, culture, and nature in short time, also touring Nordic design shops.

Arctic Lapland Aurora & Dog Sledding Experience

Duration (days): 5

Highlights: Abisko, ICEHOTEL, Dog sledding safari, Arctic railway

Winter-only silver world aurora observation and indigenous Sámi culture adventure.

Travel tips

  • Credit card essential in cashless society.
  • Cannot purchase alcohol outside Systembolaget. Note Sunday closures.
  • Bus stops often request-based; need to press stop button.
  • Even summer nights are cool; prepare layered clothing.
  • Many paid toilets; 10 krona coin or card payment.
  • Sleep mask useful during midnight sun period.
  • Stockholm metro stations like art galleries, popular for photography.
  • Outdoor drinking prohibited in some areas; check signs.
  • Winter ice patches recommend non-slip shoes.
  • To experience fika culture, traditional cafes like Vetekatten are standard.

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