Things to do in Sweden

A quick guide to Swedish holidays and traditions

Public holidays in Sweden are called röda dagar, literally ‘red days’, after the colour that’s traditionally used to mark them…

If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is a very good place to start….

Curious about surströmming (fermented herring)? Check out our guide to trying the world’s stinkiest food!

The university city of Uppsala is an easy train ride from Stockholm and it makes a great place for a…

From the centre of Gothenburg it’s only a short bus or tram ride across the river to Hisingen. Despite this area being just…

Snowy mountain peaks, gushing rivers, tranquil forests, Arctic landscapes, wild moorland and herds of reindeer – just some of the…

After months of cold weather and gloomy skies, spring is the magical time of year when Sweden bursts into life,…

Let the untouched nature and Arctic fresh air lull you into a wonderful feeling of wellbeing! In Swedish Lapland you’ll…

Let’s be honest: Swedish people don’t have a great reputation when it comes to making new friends and socialising. But…

Sweden has a lot of wide, open spaces, which makes it one of the best countries in Europe for hiking….