Your easy travel guide for Sweden
Right from the food to the history, there is so much to explore
A Nordic country in the Northern Europe, Sweden is the largest country in Scandinavia. A country of mountainous terrains and water bodies, it is perfect for adventurous travellers. One of the few countries with pristine wilderness, it is big on outdoor adventure providing scenic hikes and canals. One will also find the marks of history through its alleys, in the buildings, and through the people. Apart from its vibrant cities like Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden’s Viking ruins and medieval castles are a great visit. Mind you, the best season to travel to Sweden in summer, and boy, you will see the best of Sweden with locals making the most of the sunlight opening their arms to the travellers. So here is a list of things that you must and visit when on your next travel plan to Sweden.
A trip down the culinary experience
When it comes to experiencing cuisine in Sweden, one will be spoilt for choices. Right from the local cuisine to the Michelin-starred restaurants, there is something for everyone. For your food tour, walk around Stockholm; Gothenburg, Malmö, and Växjö have some amazing eating joints that will blow your mind. For the street food, go through Stockholm’s ÖstermalmsSaluhall, Gothenburg’s Lindholmen Street Food Market to enjoy a mix of cuisines.
The capital city – Stockholm
This Swedish capital, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is a must for history lovers who want to soak in the heritage Sweden has to offer. The city boasts of an aesthetically designed architecture that comes with a perfect blend of modern art adorning the old town streets. The main attractions are Djurgården, Skansen and Vasa Museum. So if you are in for a terrific ride to experience a perfect mix of history, tradition, scenery, and charm, you should visit Stockholm. Also, a must-visit is Stockholm Archipelago made up of over 30,000 islands, islets, and skerries.
The second-largest city – Gothenburg
The city finds its charm and uniqueness through its piece of old spaces and for being home to various Michelin Star restaurants. You can also find great food along the serene and lively streets of Gothenburg that come alive during the night. Some of the main tourist attractions in Gothenburg are Liseberg Amusement Park and, of course, the Gothenburg Museum of Art, Archipelago.
Other places to visit in Sweden are Halmstad, Helsingborg, Jokkmokk, Kiruna, Kalmar, Umea, Linkoping, Lapland, Sigtuna, Marstrand, Visby, Ice Hotel, Jukkasjärvi, Österlen, Kebnekaise, Birka, High Coast, Skåne, West Coast, Uppsala, Abisko, Oland, Are and Swedish Lapland.