SWEDEN TRAVEL GUIDE
Interests
Activities
Explore Stockholm
From the museums to nightlife, there’s much to do in Stockholm that you’ll never get bored. From picturesque harbors to the charming lanes of Old Town, spend at least three days here!
Catch the Midsummer Festival
Swedes celebrate the summer solstice with a giant party. They dance around a maypole, eating, drinking, and enjoying nature. Every municipality in the country organizes events, so be sure to find some Swedes who can show you around. It’s the biggest party day of the year!
Visit Gotland
This island is a popular place to visit in summer and it’s where most Swedes spend their summer. The main town, Visby, is a medieval walled city that is incredibly beautiful. July is the most popular month is a madhouse so plan ahead (or come in another month).
Hike the Kungsleden
This 440km trail stretches along some of the most remote and pristine landscapes in the country. It takes one month to hike the entire trail, but there’s plenty of short hikes to do if you aren’t that much of a hiker. There are numerous huts along the route where hikers can sleep, stock up on goods, and get rides to nearby towns.
Brave the cold in Lapland
Located in the far north is the tundra-like landscape known as the Lapland. This is where the Sami, Sweden’s indigenous people, continue to make their home and where you can see reindeer, do some skiing, and experience the Arctic north.
Tips
Every time we thought we had the pronunciation of a word correct, we still managed to butcher it when talking to locals. Thankfully, even if you can’t wrap your tongue around the Swedish language, you can still travel easily in Sweden.
Sweden’s coast is dotted with thousands of islands that can either be reached by car or ferry. For many travelers, hopping through the islands is a great way to enjoy not only the amazing scenery but also to experience the quaint peace of the local hamlets.
If you’re looking to buy alcohol (above about 3%) outside of a restaurant or bar, you’ll have to find the nearest Systembolaget — a government owned and run retail chain that is the only legal option for buying take-home booze in Sweden. This system of alcohol sale was enacted in 1905 during the prohibition movement to reduce both price
