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.
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…
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,…
Most of what’s written about Stockholm focuses on the city’s refined, adult side – from museums and galleries to design…
