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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…
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…
Carl Larsson-gården
Dalarna
Don’t miss Sweden's 'most famous home', located 13km northeast of Falun in the picturesque village of Sundborn. After their deaths, the early-20th-century…
Fotevikens Museum
Skåne
If you mourn the passing of big hairy men in longboats, find solace at the fascinating Foteviken Viking Reserve, an evocative ‘living’ reconstruction…
Ájtte Museum
Lappland
This illuminating museum is Sweden’s most thorough introduction to Sami culture. Follow the ‘spokes’ radiating from the central chamber, each dealing with…

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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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