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.
Sweden has a lot of wide, open spaces, which makes it one of the best countries in Europe for hiking….
It isn’t the easiest place to reach using public transport but if you fancy an unusual and rewarding day trip…
If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is a very good place to start….
There are enough centrally located sights and activities in Stockholm to keep you occupied for a week or more. Sometimes,…
There are countless good reasons for taking a guided tour in Stockholm – whether it’s learning about Swedish history from…
Sweden isn’t just some tiny nation in the northern reaches of Europe. Geographically speaking, it’s huge: the distance between Sweden’s southern tip…
Located in southern Sweden, the province known as Småland is one of the country’s most beautiful areas to explore, offering…
Sweden is one of the few countries in Europe that’s still home to large, unspoilt wilderness areas. Right across the…
Visiting the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Swedish Lapland. For many people…
Most of what’s written about Stockholm focuses on the city’s refined, adult side – from museums and galleries to design…
The Blue Train is a cool, retro alternative to Sweden’s usual high-speed trains, with a laid-back piano bar and a fancy restaurant onboard. Here’s what you can expect!
We love a good-value hotel here at Routes North, but sometimes even cheapskates like us want to be treated like…
From the centre of Gothenburg it’s only a short bus or tram ride across the river to Hisingen. Despite this area being just…
From the start of June until the second week of July, it’s possible to see the midnight sun across large…
After months of cold weather and gloomy skies, spring is the magical time of year when Sweden bursts into life,…
There’s a lot more to Sweden than the mainland. When you include all of the little rocky outcrops and sandy…
Astrid Lindgren is Sweden’s best-loved children’s author, and is as much a part of the Swedish consciousness as fika, salt…
Getting around on two wheels isn’t just for Stockholm’s beardy hipsters. Sweden is a real cyclists’ paradise, and pedalling from…
Summer has finally arrived in Scandinavia, and there’s no better way to soak up the sunshine than by hanging out…
Stockholm might not be the best place for skiing and snowboarding in Sweden, but there are some great real and…
VIKINGS! For history geeks, one of the big joys of a visit to Sweden is learning all about the fierce folk who…
A red cottage in the countryside is one of the most recognisable symbols of Sweden. If you want to learn…
Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…
Karlstad is the surprisingly lively capital of western Sweden’s Värmland region. It’s home to one of the largest coffee brands…