Sweden travel guide




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Our Sweden Holidays
Sweden activity holiday, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden holidays, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife holiday in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travellers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak.
Luxury cycling holiday in Sweden
Explore the beauty of the Swedish countryside
Sweden self guided cycling holiday
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Stockholm hiking holiday
Hiking adventure with base in beautiful Stockholm city
Sweden walking holiday, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden cycling holiday, self guided
Cycle through a landscape of countryside and culture
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
Stockholm archipelago walking holiday
Walking in the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
New year Northern Lights & wildlife holiday, Sweden
Winter glamping, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
Sweden cycling holiday, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
Sweden kayaking and camping holiday
Kayaking and wild camping among thousands of islands, Sweden
Sweden wildlife holiday, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
Sweden holidays, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Photography and kayaking holiday in Sweden
Photo workshops by kayak in stunning Swedish archipelago
Sweden short break, Korsa Forest Camp
Disconnect and relax in Sweden's nature
Family huski safari in Swedish Lapland
Winter wonderland adventure with husky sledding in Lapland
Lynx watching and Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Watching for Lynx & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Scandinavia by rail holiday, London to Tromso
Unique no-fly adventure through the Arctic and Scandinavia
Sweden rewilding and yoga holiday
Humans are wild animals, we belong in nature.
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
Kayaking wildlife safari in the Swedish Archipelago
Seal and bird watching expedition by kayak
Northern Europe tour, small group
All the charms of Northern Europe in 2 weeks
Sweden wildlife holiday, Moose expedition
Wildlife expedition in Europe´s most remote wilderness area.
Northern lights holiday in Swedish Lapland
A magical short break in Abisko National Park
Scandanavian capitals tour
A week-long tour through the capitals of Scandinavia!
Swedish Lapland summer holiday in Sweden
Tailor made holiday to Swedish Lapland
Short break kayaking holiday in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
Sweden kayaking and food short break
Swedish archipelago cuisine and culture by kayak
What we rate & what we don't
Wildlife
Stockholm archipelago
Ancient history
Villages
Wilderness
Swedish food
Northern Lights
Sami culture
Central Stockholm
Ice hotel
IKEA
Restaurant prices
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in Sweden
Crayfish star in messy outdoor feasts (kraftskivor) every August, washed down with beer or aquavit – lip-smacking herby schnapps.


Our top Sweden Holiday
Sweden activity holiday, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
2021: 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 29 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep
People & language
Hej (‘hay’) is hello, Hej da (‘hay daw’) is goodbye.
Tack (‘tak’) is both please and thanks.
Talar du engelska? (taa-lar doo eng-el-ska) is ‘Do you speak English?’
It is common to remove shoes indoors, so try to wear nice socks!
Nude swimming is widespread - take a cue from the locals and relax.
Gifts & shopping
Handmade wooden Dala horses are a pretty traditional souvenir. They come in various sizes, with small ones starting around £10.Swedish glass is justly renowned, with Kosta Boda perhaps the most famous name. It isn't cheap - but a bowl or vase will add gorgeous Scandi style to any home.
Hand-tufted moss rugs from Urnatur are a beautiful and unusual memento.
A bottle of local aquavit/akvavit will provide a potent cockle-warming reminder of Sweden – the most famous brand is OP Anderson.

