Sweden
Travel to Sweden for a holiday or city break
Some people think of Sweden and only remember the meatballs, but let me tell you, there is a lot more than food on the table. Stockholm's islands stretch out like a spilled box of marbles, and in Gothenburg you can catch the tram just to see where it goes, which is a thing locals sometimes do on rainy days. If you want to find the best hotel in Sweden, just ask the taxi driver with the most stickers on his window—he might point you to a place with pancakes at midnight. There are saunas hidden in the woods and sometimes, if you listen, you hear stories about moose blocking the highway, which is not a joke if you're late to catch a ferry.
Local weather in Sweden
Spring
mild & temperate
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
mild & temperate
Winter
cold & snowy
Best places to visit in Sweden
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Popular things to do or visit in Sweden
Travel destination popular things to do in Sweden often include chasing the northern lights, which require patience and a good hat because sometimes you wait all night and just get clouds. But the sky, even without lights, holds a kind of quiet that makes you forget to check your phone or your watch—unless you are looking for the next train, then you better check twice, because they leave on time, except when they don’t. In Malmö, bikes rule the roads, so walking too slow might make you a moving target for a bell or two.
Some travelers hunt for the best hotel in Sweden and end up befriending the night receptionist, who might share tips about cinnamon buns after midnight, or tell you a story about the time he saw a reindeer in the city center, which he swears was not a dream (but who knows). You can catch a ferry to Gotland, where sheep outnumber people and the wind sometimes seems to be whispering secrets only the locals understand. Sometimes, in the far north, the sun refuses to set, and you try to sleep anyway, with a t-shirt over your eyes because you forgot your eye mask at home—rookie mistake, everyone does it once.
Accommodations in Sweden
Discover the best accommodations for Sweden and start planning your holiday.
