TOURISM · SWEDEN

What to visit in Sweden?

3 cities · 66+ places selected by the community. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.

The country

At 528,447 km², Sweden is the fifth-largest country in Europe; more than two-thirds of its land is covered by forest, and it has nearly 100,000 lakes. The country is so long that the north may still be under snow when the south is in bloom.

Swedish is the main language, and five minority languages are official: Sami, Finnish, Meänkieli, Yiddish and Romani Chib.

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When to go

In Götaland, in the south, with Gothenburg and Malmö, winters are shorter and milder, summer days are usually between 15 and 25°C, and snow is rare near the coasts. Svealand, from Stockholm to the Norwegian border, is usually a few degrees cooler, with averages just below zero in January and more snow, especially in the north-west, home to several ski resorts. In Norrland, in the north, winters are long, cold and dry, with much more snow; summers are short, often around 15°C, with peaks of up to 30°C.

North of the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set for much of the summer and does not rise in midwinter. The northern lights are mostly seen in winter, and the further north the better.

Getting around

In summer, Inlandsbanan trains run daily through the interior of the country, between Östersund and Gällivare and between Östersund and Mora. By car, from 1 December to 31 March, winter tyres (or equivalent equipment) are compulsory whenever road conditions are wintry, meaning snow, ice, slush or frost.

Hozy tip

The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk almost anywhere, pick wild flowers, berries and mushrooms and pitch a tent for a night or two, including on private land. It does not cover crops or the zone close to homes, which you must keep away from when camping; with several tents you need the landowner's permission, and it does not cover motor vehicles. In national parks and nature reserves, camping, fires or picking may be banned.

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Visiting Sweden, in practice

Which cities should I visit in Sweden?

Hozy lists 3 cities in Sweden: Göteborg, Malmö, Stockholm. Each city offers landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities selected by the community.

How many days should I plan in Sweden?

A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in Sweden. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.

When is the best season to visit Sweden?

In Götaland, in the south, with Gothenburg and Malmö, winters are shorter and milder, summer days are usually between 15 and 25°C, and snow is rare near the coasts. Svealand, from Stockholm to the Norwegian border, is usually a few degrees cooler, with averages just below zero in January and more snow, especially in the north-west, home to several ski resorts. In Norrland, in the north, winters are long, cold and dry, with much more snow; summers are short, often around 15°C, with peaks of up to 30°C. North of the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set for much of the summer and does not rise in midwinter. The northern lights are mostly seen in winter, and the further north the better.

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Sources · consulted on September 27, 2026