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People come to Sweden because it promises clean air, beautiful scenery, and cheap travel. People like to do downhill and cross-country skiing at resorts and ski centres. In the summer, people want to hike, swim and dive. You can walk around Stockholm to see its waterways, parks, and museums, among other things.
Sweden is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. They love everything about it, from the frozen north to the wild west coast to the beautiful islands of Stockholm.
Sweden is a great place to visit, even if the high prices scare off travelers on a budget. There are cities from the Middle Ages, beautiful islands,
many castles, the Northern Lights, a growing food scene, friendly people, fantastic art, great hiking, and very high quality of life.
When most people visit, they spend a few days in the big cities and then move on to cheaper places. Few people stay here long, which is a big mistake. There are many things to do here, and the people are very friendly to visitors. It’s also much less expensive than you might think (especially if you embrace the outdoors).
Sweden isn’t the cheapest place to visit, but this travel guide will help you plan your trip, save money, and make the most of your time in this beautiful Scandinavian country!
Most of the land in Sweden is made up of forests and lakes. By European standards, its towns and cities are small. Most of them are in the southern third of the country, where most Swedes live. The most beautiful city is the calm and peaceful Stockholm. The city is elegantly spread over fourteen islands where Lake Malaren meets the Baltic Sea. It has great architecture, excellent museums, and the best culture and nightlife in the country by a long shot. The 24,000 islands that make up the Stockholm archipelago are a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can swim and explore unspoiled island villages all day long. Gothenburg, the country’s second-largest city, is on the west coast. It is also one of the most exciting places to visit in Sweden. People say that Gothenburgers are some of the friendliest people in Sweden, and the city’s network of canals and wide streets reminds people of Amsterdam, where the city’s architects came from.
The south is the most cosmopolitan part of Sweden because it is close to Denmark and the rest of Europe. It is also home to Lund, a beautiful old university town, and Malmo, Sweden’s third largest city, which has a lively nightlife around its medieval center.
Inland, southern Sweden has some beautiful lakes. The two most enormous, Vanern and Vattern, make great backdrops for some lovely towns, like Vadstena, which was once the royal seat and is now a monastic center, and Karlstad, which is the sunshine capital of Varmland. This rugged province is excellent for river rafting trips. Gotland is an island to the east of the mainland. It is a great place to party in the summer, especially inside the medieval walls of its unspoiled Hanseatic city, Visby.
The parts of Sweden that look the most “typically Swedish” are in the middle and north. In the middle is Dalarna, an area of rolling hills and villages where one of Sweden’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Siljan, is located. North of here is some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Bears, wolves, and reindeer live there. To the east, along the Bothnian coast, you’ll find the largest cities in the north. Sundsvall, Ume, and Lule are all fun, lively places to stop on your way north.
The Sámi are the people who have always lived in Sweden. They live in the far north, inside the Arctic Circle. It is also known as “Swedish Lapland” and is home to reindeer, elk, bears, fast-moving rivers, and coniferous forests, all of which can be reached by hiking. Kiruna is the northernmost town in Sweden. It is a great place to stay if you want to visit the nearby national parks and the world-famous Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi. In Swedish Lapland, you can also see the midnight sun. The sun never sets in the middle of summer, but in the middle of winter, it rises and sets every day. If you’re lucky, you might see the northern lights, also called the aurora borealis.
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When the weather is warm and the days are (really) long, June and August is the best time to visit Sweden. During this time, the country is at its most lively, and people take advantage of the excellent weather whenever they can. There are always people in the parks, and there are always fun things in the city. During the summer, the temperature is often in the 20s Celsius (60s and 70s F).
The only problem with going then is that Sweden has a very short summer, so that the cities can get crowded. Make sure you book your hotel ahead of time. It is especially true if you are there for Midsommar, the big Swedish holiday at the end of June. It’s a great time to learn about and try Swedish
customs (which involve much drinking).
The weather is usually great in May, but it does rain sometimes. The weather is more relaxed in September, and the leaves change color. You’ll avoid the crowds and still be able to walk around the city even if it’s raining (too much).
Around the end of September, attractions start to close, and by the beginning of October, the days are getting shorter.
Around this time, the weather also starts to get cooler. But prices also go down, and you can probably find cheaper flights and places to stay during this time. If you want to visit at this time of year, bring layers.
Winter is frigid and dark, with much snow. In the middle of winter, there are only a few hours of daylight each day, and the temperature drops below 32oF (0oC). The good thing about traveling during the off-season is that you can stay in the cheapest places and pay less to see some sights. Even though winter is a beautiful time to visit Stockholm, you won’t want to walk around as much. Since it’s a great city to explore on foot, you might miss out if you go in the winter, so unless you want to do winter sports, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Trains
Most intercity trains cost between 350 and 700 SEK, but if you book in advance, you can get a ticket between Stockholm and Gothenburg for as little as 185 SEK. This trip takes between 3 and 4 hours.
The 15-hour trip from Stockholm to Lule takes an overnight train, which costs between 700 and 1,215 SEK per person.
A one-way ticket on the Arlanda Express from Stockholm’s Airport to the central station costs 299 SEK. The trip takes about 20 minutes and about 45 minutes and costs 119 SEK by bus.
Public Transportation
Sweden’s public transportation is fantastic. You can use it to see the cities, the countryside, and smaller towns and villages that most people don’t go to. Tickets are different in each area and usually depend on how far you go. A one-way ticket in Gothenburg costs about 28 SEK, but you can also take a public bus and then a ferry from Gothenburg to many of the nearby islands for about 120 SEK (some are two to three hours away!)
Stockholm’s public transportation costs 38 SEK per ticket, so the best option is the day pass (or multi-day pass). You can manage your tickets and pay for them with an app in most cities. No one will check your ticket when you get on, but there are roaming ticket checks, and if you are caught without paying, you will be fined hundreds of dollars.
Bus
If you book a bus at least a month ahead of time, you can pay as little as 80 SEK. But there aren’t many of those tickets, and most buses cost between 225 and 405 SEK. The trip from Stockholm to Malmo takes 8 hours, and costs between 280 and 370 SEK and the trip from Stockholm to Gothenburg takes 6.5 hours and costs between 250 and 340 SEK.
Flygbussarna is the leading airport shuttle service. Tickets from major airports to the nearest city center (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo) cost about 119 SEK. Flixbus also runs a few airport shuttles but doesn’t run as often (they are cheaper, however).
Plane
The distances in the south are short enough that a train or bus ride is refined, but if you’re going up north, it’s easier to take a plane. The 4-hour flight from Stockholm to Kiruna starts at around 700 SEK (the train takes over 15 hours).
If you don’t have much time, you can fly from Stockholm to Gothenburg in under an hour for about 400 SEK.
Car Rental
Renting a car in Sweden costs about 500 SEK per day. Remember that most cars here are manual, so you must know how to drive a stick shift. Since public transportation is good and there are many bus and train options between cities, I wouldn’t rent a car unless I go on a road trip. Driving in cities is not fun, and parking is costly.
Hitchhiking
Most Swedes don’t hitchhike, but foreigners can get away with it if they stay on major highways (such as the E4). Most Swedes speak English, so it’s easy to talk to them. Bring a small flag from your home country, so people will know you are a visitor. That makes it more likely that someone will pick you up. HitchWiki is the best place to go for more tips and information about hitchhiking.
Sweden is a great place to visit because of its long history and varied landscapes. If you like being outside, it’s hard to beat. The air and water are as clear as glass, and there are thousands of acres of unspoiled forests, beautiful lakes to explore, and huge archipelagos along its coasts.
The roads and public transportation are great, the people are always friendly and helpful, and Swedish food has changed so much in recent years that it can only be called a revolution. You will never be bored with a mind-boggling history that includes infamous Viking invaders, Royal dynasties, and imperial intrigue.
Sweden has many things to see and do for tourists, from grand palaces and old towns to vast Arctic landscapes and the famous Ice Hotel. There are so many things to do that you’ll need much time to take advantage of all the outdoor activities and historic sites.
To help you get the most out of your trip to Scandinavia, we’ve put together a list of the best places to visit in Sweden.
As the home of The Prince Archbishops of Salzburg, Salzburg became a religious centre from the beginning of Christianity within Europe. Salzburg was the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter in the middle of Altstadt (Old town) established by the saint St. Rupert in AD 690 and used as the residence of Archbishops up to the early 1100s.
The prince archbishops employed the most talented architects and artists of their time to design and embellish their homes, churches and monasteries. While they’ve changed and been “updated” in the tastes of the centuries that followed, The medieval and Baroque structures perfectly blend the Baroque and medieval styles to create a stunning old city to explore.
Highlights include St. Peter’s Abbey and its church and the stunning cemetery and catacombs instantly remembered as the filming site for The Sound of Music.
The cathedral is close by and explores its vibrant Baroque homes for burghers. You can get to the beautiful cupolas and spires, Salzburg’s castle, and Hohensalzburg via the funicular. There are beautiful squares and sights, which include the place of birth for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, now an art museum.
It is the Land of the Midnight Sun in the summer when it is light 24 hours a day for several weeks. The park covers about 77 square kilometers and is known for its beautiful nature and Nordic wildlife. It’s a great place to go for winter adventures and long hikes in the summer.
Abisko is about 100 kilometers west of the town of Kiruna and more than 200 kilometers inside the Arctic Circle. It is in the auroral oval, where there is a better chance of seeing the Northern Lights, a natural light show. Stockholm has regular flights to Kiruna, and you can take a bus, train, or taxi to get to the park. You should go to the beautiful Aurora Sky Station if the weather is good.
Visby, a rose-covered, walled town on the island of Gotland, is a massive draw for tourists worldwide. It has much medieval history and is full of ruined churches. Walking around the town on its charming cobblestone streets makes it easy to forget that you’re in the modern world. Many medieval trading houses with stepped gables are still standing, as are some wooden buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Visby’s reputation as “the pearl of the Baltic” and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site show they are well-earned. The beautiful walls, about 700 years old, must be seen on a self-guided or guided tour. There are about 44 defensive towers built into the structure, and two holes in the walls show that it has been attacked.
From Stockholm and a few other Swedish cities, you can take a direct flight or take a ferry to get there.
From the center of Malmo, it takes about 15 minutes to drive to the beautiful Oresund Bridge. The structure has been well-known worldwide since it opened in 1999, after being planned for decades. The Danish/Swedish TV show “The Bridge,” which is very popular, has attracted even more attention.
This fantastic feat of engineering now connects Sweden to Denmark and, by extension, all of Europe. The bridge is both a road and a rail bridge, and on the Danish side, it turns into a tunnel so that it doesn’t interfere with flights at the Copenhagen airport. Take a trip across the bridge and through the tunnel to Denmark, right next door. If you want, you can spend some time in Copenhagen to see the sights.
Stockholm Travel Guide Tips
Have you ever been to Sweden, or it’s your first time visiting the country? If so, I’m sure you’ve heard of some of Sweden’s attractions in popular destinations. You have arrived at the right place; our Sweden travel guide tips will give you all the guidance you need to know about this country.
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