Overview Country

Sweden
Islands, lakes, forests and
stylish cities to explore

Experience the beautiful archipelago of Sweden by boat

Visit in summer when the sun never sets or stay in an ice hotel in winter. You can island hop, browse in chic shops and sleep in tree tops. Sweden has it all. Let us recommend places to stay, from traditional cabins on lake shores to luxury spa hotels in the north. Walk through Stockholm’s elegant streets and head down to the waterside. Discover the wild beauty of Sweden’s landscapes in its national parks.

The indigenous Sami are one of Sweden's five national minorities
where it is

Where it is

Northern Europe

When to go

When to go

All year

Why go there

Why go there

Natural wilderness
Waterside cities
Long summer nights

what to see

What to see

Stockholm
Ice Hotel
Gothenburg

Wander the streets and narrow alleys of Sweden's capital city

Take a chance on Stockholm

Wander the streets and narrow alleys of Sweden's capital city

You’ll find cobbled streets and stylish bistros in the old town of Gamla Stan. Check out Abba’s costumes and the Vasa wooden warship in Stockholm’s museums.

Museet in Malmö presents some of the most influential contemporary artists

Modern and medieval Malmo

Museet in Malmö presents some of the most influential contemporary artists

Situated in the south of Sweden, Malmo is a mixture of old and new, with a medieval centre and modern skyscrapers, including the famous Turning Torso.

Meet the Swedish life between nature and city in Gothenburg

Go to green Gothenburg

Meet the Swedish life between nature and city in Gothenburg

Named as the world’s most sustainable destination, Gothenburg has many parks and open spaces, along with cool independent shops and plenty of seaside charm.

Gaze out at Sweden's spectacular nature from a tree house

Ice hotel or tree house?

Gaze out at Sweden's spectacular nature from a tree house

Two fabulous experiences, two amazing destinations. Let us book you into a hotel made entirely of ice or a room suspended high in a forest.

Rocky coastlines, sparkling lakes and swathes of untouched forest await you in Sweden

Travel in Sweden

Rocky coastlines, sparkling lakes and swathes of untouched forest await you in Sweden

You can take your pick of transport to travel around this country, the fifth largest in Europe. Coastal ferries are the best way to visit the country’s many archipelagos and fast trains can whizz you between Sweden’s cities. If you are short on time, Sweden has several domestic airports and it’s worth considering flying to Copenhagen airport which is only 32km from Malmo. You could even drive over the famous Oresund bridge from Denmark as your port of entry.

Sweden facts

Sweden, with a population of around 10.5 million, is a constitutional monarchy. The country’s main language is Swedish but there are five minority languages. The north is home to the Sami people, one of the world’s indigenous peoples and one of Sweden’s official national minorities. Forests cover 69% of Sweden’s land area so not surprisingly one of its most important exports is wood. Other exports include vehicles, pharmaceuticals and brands such as Ikea, which currently has over 420 stores across the world.

How to know the time zone

Time zone

UTC +1

Check the flight time

Flight time

2.5 hours from Switzerland

local currency

Local currency

Swedish kroner

Dial code by country

Dialling code

+46

Sweden