Sweden Islands, lakes, forests and stylish cities to explore
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.
Where it is
Northern Europe
When to go
All year
Why go there
Natural wilderness
Waterside cities
Long summer nights
What to see
Stockholm
Ice Hotel
Gothenburg
Take a chance on Stockholm
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.
Modern and medieval Malmo
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.
Go to green 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.
Ice hotel or 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.
Travel 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.
Time zone
UTC +1
Flight time
2.5 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Swedish kroner
Dialling code
+46
