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Sweden

Offering everything from deep-blue archipelagos and Northern Lights, to killer fashion, food and design, Sweden is a Nordic dream.

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Kungliga Slottet
Gamla Stan
A massive structure with more than 600 rooms on 11 levels, Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) dominates the north end of Gamla Stan. The official…
Fotografiska
Södermalm
Since opening its doors in 2010, Fotografiska has become one of the world’s leading photography museums and one of Stockholm’s most popular attractions…
Skansen
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
Often called 'Sweden in miniature', Skansen is an unmissable Stockholm highlight. Expect to spend a full day wandering this hilltop open-air museum, with…
Stadshuset
Kungsholmen
The imposing Stadshuset (City Hall) defines the Stockholm skyline, with its blocky silhouette and waterside perch. It looks stern and weighty from afar,…
Vasamuseet
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
A good-humoured glorification of some dodgy calculations, Vasamuseet is the custom-built home of the massive warship Vasa; 69m long and 48.8m tall, it was…
Kalmar Slott
Småland
Fairy-tale turrets, a drawbridge, a foul dungeon and secret passages…Kalmar Slott has everything that a proper castle should. This dominant Renaissance…
Visby Sankta Maria Domkyrka
Visby
Visby's church ruins contrast with the stoic and utterly awe-inspiring Sankta Maria kyrka. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and heavily…
Lunds domkyrka
Lund
Lund’s twin-towered Romanesque cathedral is magnificent. Try to pop in at noon or 3pm (1pm and 3pm on Sunday) when the marvellous astronomical clock…

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Best Things to Do

From trains to Renaissance castles to the Northern Lights, here’s our guide to the very best that sensational Sweden has to offer.

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Things to Know

With our guide to local etiquette, insider tips and how to make your cash go further, you've got everything you need to know before visiting Sweden.

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Transportation

Sweden is an easy country to get around, with excellent roads and an extensive network of trains, buses and ferries for both local and long-distance travel.

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Visa Requirements

Everything you need to know about visa requirements in Sweden, no matter how long your visit will be.

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Money and Costs

Sweden is an expensive place. But with our insider tips for saving money on transport, meals and more, your trip doesn’t have to break the bank.

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Best Road Trips

Sweden is ideal for scenic road trips showcasing everything from ancient sites and historic castles to picturesque villages and spectacular wilderness.

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