Sweden Travel Stories

Dec 12, 2023 • 7 min read

Get ready to fall in love with incredible unspoiled landscapes and vibrant cities. If you don't know where to start in Sweden, we've got you covered.

Jul 28, 2023 • 6 min read

Both Nordic countries are objects of worldwide fascination. We asked a pair of expert writers to make the case for why their pick has the edge.

Jul 25, 2022 • 6 min read

Trail running has long been a hobby for outdoor-loving, sporty Swedes, and it's easy to join in. Here's a guide to the best trails and races in Sweden.

Mar 4, 2022 • 8 min read

With our guide to local etiquette, insider tips and how to make your cash go further, you've got everything you need to know before visiting Sweden.

Feb 25, 2022 • 10 min read

Sweden is an expensive place. But with our insider tips for saving money on transport, meals and more, your trip doesn’t have to break the bank.

Feb 18, 2022 • 7 min read

Seasons in Sweden are defined by light. Whether you want to snuggle under the northern lights or bask in the midnight sun, here are the best times to come.

Jan 5, 2022 • 6 min read

From where to go to what to take, let this guide to cross-country skiing in Sweden give you an insight into a national obsession.

Dec 20, 2021 • 6 min read

With a long coastline and nearly 100,000 lakes, Sweden has countless swimming spots, including many beautiful beaches with white sand and clear water.

Dec 1, 2021 • 7 min read

Sweden is ideal for scenic road trips showcasing everything from ancient sites and historic castles to picturesque villages and spectacular wilderness.

Nov 25, 2021 • 8 min read

No matter where you are in Sweden you’re never far from nature. Here are some of Sweden’s best hiking trails, from Lapland in the north to Skåne in the south.

Nov 25, 2021 • 5 min read

Sweden is an easy country to get around, with excellent roads and an extensive network of trains, buses and ferries for both local and long-distance travel.

Nov 25, 2021 • 3 min read

Everything you need to know about visa requirements in Sweden, no matter how long your visit will be.

Nov 18, 2021 • 8 min read

Sweden’s national parks protect everything from mountain wilderness to deep forests and coastal landscapes. Here's our pick of the best for your next vacation.

Feb 10, 2020 • 6 min read

Long a place of vast forests, numerous lakes and long coastline, Sweden has recently become Europe’s most underrated wildlife-watching destination. 

Jan 6, 2020 • 5 min read

Fans of nature and outdoor recreation will find foraging, water bikes, agritourism, and Viking history in southern Sweden’s Skåne region.

Sep 16, 2019 • 4 min read

Imagine solitude. The only sounds are of the natural environment: a river, the wind in the trees, your breath, and the birds chirping to one another. The only…

Jun 29, 2018 • 5 min read

With its gender-fluid fashion scene and colourful LGBT culture – not to mention rumoured gay royals of yesteryear – Stockholm is a vibrant, open and…

May 23, 2018 • 4 min read

Sweden's third largest and southernmost city is a hotspot of activity and attractions for lovers of Scandic design, art and architecture. A wealth of well…

May 23, 2018 • 4 min read

Multicultural Malmö, capital of Skåne county and Sweden's third largest city, is almost (but not quite) surrounded by water, occupying a prime position…

Nov 30, 2017 • 5 min read

If you want to vacation like the Swedish locals (and you do – they’ve made it an art), consider exploring Sweden’s west coast. As island-hopping goes, the…

Nov 30, 2017 • 5 min read

Gothenburg is Scandinavia’s largest port and sometimes lovingly referred to as Sweden’s ‘second city’. It’s best known for producing Volvos, but over the last…

Mar 8, 2017 • 8 min read

As you drift across the mirror-still surface of a shallow bay in Kosterhavet, Sweden’s first national marine park, the reason why Bohuslän beguiles…