Scandinavia travel guide
Sweden isn’t just about snowy forests and design shops. This section is packed with ideas for things to do on a trip to Sweden, from dog-sledding on lakes in the far north to tracking down cool cafés in Stockholm and Gothenburg. For more detailed guides on where to stay, what to see and do, and where to eat, check out our individual city guides.
Some 90km off the mainland in the Baltic Sea, the island of Gotland is Sweden’s holiday isle of choice. In…
With its many rivers, lakes, archipelagos and long coastline, Sweden is a kayaker’s paradise. Paddling about in a kayak or…
Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…
Setting out to explore Swedish Lapland’s vast landscape of forests, lakes and rivers can be a daunting prospect – especially…
If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is a very good place to start….
Most of what’s written about Stockholm focuses on the city’s refined, adult side – from museums and galleries to design…
There’s a lot more to Sweden than the mainland. When you include all of the little rocky outcrops and sandy…
Sweden has a lot of wide, open spaces, which makes it one of the best countries in Europe for hiking….
Think about skiing in Europe, and your mind might automatically drift to the Alps. But what about a trip to…
Stretching from Malmö in the south up to the Norwegian border in the north, Sweden’s west coast is one of…
Public holidays in Sweden are called röda dagar, literally ‘red days’, after the colour that’s traditionally used to mark them…
Curious about surströmming (fermented herring)? Check out our guide to trying the world’s stinkiest food!
Some 90km off the mainland in the Baltic Sea, the island of Gotland is Sweden’s holiday isle of choice. In…
