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Sweden

Offering everything from deep-blue archipelagos and Northern Lights, to killer fashion, food and design, Sweden is a Nordic dream.

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Kungliga Slottet
Gamla Stan
A massive structure with more than 600 rooms on 11 levels, Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) dominates the north end of Gamla Stan. The official…
Visby Sankta Maria Domkyrka
Visby
Visby's church ruins contrast with the stoic and utterly awe-inspiring Sankta Maria kyrka. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and heavily…
Lunds domkyrka
Lund
Lund’s twin-towered Romanesque cathedral is magnificent. Try to pop in at noon or 3pm (1pm and 3pm on Sunday) when the marvellous astronomical clock…
Solliden Palace
Southeastern Sweden
Sweden’s most famous ‘summer house’, Solliden Palace, 2.5km south of Borgholm town centre, is still used by the Swedish royals. Its exceptional gardens…
Skogskyrkogården
Stockholm
One of Stockholm’s most unexpected attractions, Skogskyrkogården (the Woodland Cemetery) is an arrestingly beautiful graveyard set in the soothing pine…
Gamla Uppsala
Uppsala
One of Sweden’s largest and most important burial sites, Gamla Uppsala (4km north of Uppsala) contains 300 mounds from the 6th to 12th centuries. The…
Falu Gruva
Dalarna
Falun’s kopparbergs gruva was the world’s most important copper mine by the 17th century. Called 'Sweden's treasure chest', it drove the small country's…
Drottningholm Slott
Around Stockholm
Home to the royal family for part of the year, Drottningholm's Renaissance-inspired main palace was designed by architectural great Nicodemus Tessin the…

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Best Things to Do

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.

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Things to Know

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.

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Transportation

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.

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Visa Requirements

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

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Money and Costs

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.

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Best Road Trips

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

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