Attractions in Sweden

From the mountain ranges, glaciers, forests and Northern Lights of the last wilderness in Europe in Swedish Lapland, to the über cool capital city of Stockholm – Sweden misses you.
Sweden just has more space to enjoy and relax in than most other countries. As well as the buzz of big city living in Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö and their sights, sounds and world-class shopping.

With Sweden probably being the most child-friendly country in the world, wherever you want to go the kids are welcome. And also being one of the world’s most modern countries, it has excellent communications giving you access to even the most remote parts of the country.

And with just about every outdoor activity or nature experience in Sweden being eco-friendly – you leave the pristine wilderness here the way you found it – alone.


City break

The cities of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö offer very different flavours of one nation. You have the ‘cool’ of Stockholm, the maritime atmosphere of Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city and the multi-cultural aspect of Malmö.
What Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö share is an abundance of parks, museums, interesting sites to visit and vibrant cultures. Just about anything you would want to do or see in any one of the three is within walking distance.

Although smaller in size than Stockholm, both Gothenburg and Malmö offer a wealth of shopping, restaurants and theatres. Malmö is a city of 164 nations and 100 languages. This is deliciously reflected in the myriad of restaurants and cafes here.

The west coast city of Gothenburg meanwhile, offers maritime sights and sounds, along with Michelin Star rated restaurants and Sweden’s largest amusement park at Liseberg.

Sweden’s capital city, Stockholm. is built on 14 islands that are crisscrossed by bridges. One of them takes you to über trendy Södermalm island, with its live music scene, cool clubs and trendy inhabitants. Medieval and modern architecture vie for your attention, as do the seasons; of short, crisp winter days and long summer nights, where the sun barely goes down. Stockholm, in every sense of the word is world-class.

Although the locals probably would not want to admit it, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö have a few things in common. They share an abundance of historical sites and parklands, as well as excellent communications and amenities, making these beautiful cities easy to get around and even easier to enjoy.

Swedish design for life

Swedish design is famous around the world for marrying form and function in furniture, interior decoration, clothes and household objects.

Visiting Sweden, you’ll find great Swedish design all around you. On buildings, in shops, in hotels, on buses and trains and the clothes that people wear.
Modern Swedish design really took off after the Stockholm International Exhibition of 1930; unveiling to the world the idea of function and form. Swedish form and design is as varied as it is beautiful. From the brightly coloured, folk-art Dalecarlian model horses to Bruno Mathsson’s furniture and Josef Franck’s “Manhattan” textile designs.

Not to be missed when you are in Sweden are the clothing and fashion accessories brands such as WE, Philippa K and J Lindberg.

There is much to celebrate about Swedish form and design, from the ‘Falu red” cottages of Dalarna, to the art glass and crystal of Orrefors. A visit to Sweden will inspire new ideas and you might just find yourself redecorating your home on your return.

Go wild in the wilderness.

Depending on which time of year you come to Sweden think ‘outdoor activities’. In wintertime, Sweden is a haven for winter sports such as skiing, skating and ice climbing. While in spring and summertime you can enjoy trekking, mountaineering, white-water rafting, canoeing, sailing and many other adrenaline-filled pursuits.
Central and northern Sweden are dotted with winter and year-round resorts where you can enjoy skiing, dog-sledding, snow scooters, white water rafting and hiking, to mention just a few. From trekking in the serene wilderness that is Sarek National Park to pitching camp with the Sami, the indigenous people of Swedish Lapland, Sweden offers unique outdoors activities, landscapes and experiences.

The really adventurous can always enter Vasaloppet, the world famous endurance cross-country ski race that attracts tens of thousands of participants every year.

You can enjoy outdoor activities in Sweden at any time of the year. For example at Riksgränsen you can go skiing at midsummer, against the backdrop of the incomparable midnight sun.