Malmö
This magnificent building dates from 1535 when it was the residence of a Danish and Norwegian noble family. It can only be viewed from the outside.
Must-see attractions in Sweden
Skåne
A renovated 19th-century warehouse east of the harbour, with local exhibitions of handicrafts and art (for sale). There's a small café inside.
Småland
This small museum charts over 400 years of paper making on the site of Norrköping's first hand paper mill, which began operations in 1633.
Uppsala
This beautiful orangery, a focal point of the Linnaean Gardens of Uppsala, is over 200 years old.
Malmö
On the corner of Östergatan near Drottingtorget you'll find the city's oldest half-timbered house (1558). It's not open to the public.
Småland
Wander amongst picture perfect former ferrymen’s cottages from the 1740s in this little square with a cafe and a few boutiques.
Malmö
This compact gallery located 1km south of Möllevångstorget, concentrates on emerging and lesser-known, mainly Scanian, artists.
Skåne
Just east of the town centre, this museum covers a wide range of themes, including a 700-year-old settlement discovered nearby.
Småland
A fashionable complex of modernised warehouses that's now home to restaurants and cafes. Located in the centre of the city.
Skåne
This huge 19th-century kiln near Köpmansmagasinet gallery recalls the bygone lime industry; it smoked its last in 1954.
Småland
Home to a spectacular pulpit, the baroque Domkyrkan was designed by Tessin, King Karl X Gustav’s favourite architect.
Gotland
Stop off at Lojsta to see the deepest lakes in Gotland, the remains of an early medieval fortress and a fine church.
Central Sweden
It’s worth peeking into the 18th-century domkyrka, a soothing space with chandeliers and votive ships.
Central Sweden
On the eastern river branch, find Gamla Stenbron – at 168m, it’s one of Sweden’s longest stone bridges.
Småland
Nybro is a small glassworks and boutique specialising in quirky items (think Elvis Presley glass platters).
Bohuslän
Housed in an old power station, this museum displays local photography and objects from nautical history.
Skåne
Riverside Tivoliparken is perfect for a summertime evening stroll or a waffle or two at a waterside cafe.
Southwestern Sweden
A fragment of the now demolished town walls built by Christian IV still stands at the end of Storgatan.
Småland
St Gertruds Kyrka dates from 1433 and has taken lightning strikes and riots in its stride.
Southeastern Sweden
Scandinavia's tallest lighthouse is a proud sentinal at the island's southernmost point.
Gotland
A zoo, amusement park and water park combined. Free admission for children under 1m.
Southern Sweden
This poignant monument commemorates all America-bound emigrants. Its figures are characters from Vilhelm Moberg’s classic The Emigrants: Karl Oscar,…
Southwestern Sweden
Besides the modest permanent collection of works by the Halmstad Group, Halmstads Konstmuseum hosts some impressive temporary exhibitions, including a…
