Many people keep Sweden on the someday list. It sits at the top of the map, it has a reputation for being expensive, and the flight feels longer than it is. The main guide says the trip is worth it if you like nature, quiet and room to breathe. It covers the seasons, what a trip costs, the northern lights, the cities beyond Stockholm and seven natural spots. A second piece, a personal account, stays in the frozen north for two months.
Sweden suits travelers who want nature, quiet and room to breathe. The guide says it fits less well if you want heat, packed nightlife or a long list of famous sights. Its cities are calm and walkable, and forests, lakes and islands carry most of the rest. The guide also explains how your travel personality changes which version of Sweden you will like most.
Start with the guide to things to do in Sweden. It covers the cities, seven natural spots and where to see the aurora. Then read Winter Dreams for a slower picture of the north. Alexandra wrote it as a personal account of two months in a riverside cabin in Kalix. The overview helps you choose a season first, and the second piece is easier to enjoy once you know the practical side.
Guides and stories from Sweden
Things to do in Sweden: Northern Lights, Cities, and 7 amazing natural spots
Seasons, costs, the northern lights, the cities and seven natural spots, from Abisko to the Stockholm archipelago.
Winter Dreams: Slow Travel Through Sweden’s Frozen North
A personal account of two months of slow travel in Sweden’s frozen north, in a cabin on the Kalix River.
Find your fit
We use personality to help travelers choose where to go in Sweden and how to travel there. You can take the free travel personality quiz (about 3 minutes) to see which guides fit you, read about tailor-made itinerary design and itinerary review on the services page, or book a discovery call to talk it through.