Attractions in Sweden
The finest attractions in Sweden at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland is world-famous for its spectacular Northern Lights, the Kungsleden hiking trail, and its pristine Arctic wil…
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Gotland and Visby
Gotland is Sweden's largest island, known for the medieval Hanseatic town of Visby, its unique limestone stacks ('raukar'), and rich Viking history.
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Drottningholm Palace
Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Swedish royal family, a magnificent Baroque palace on Lake Mälaren and a UNESCO World Heritage s…
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Icehotel Jukkasjärvi
The Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi was the world's first hotel made of ice and snow, an ephemeral work of art recreated every year by artists.
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Dalarna (Dala Horse)
Dalarna is the cultural heart of Sweden, known for its deep-rooted folklore, red wooden houses, and the iconic Dala horse.
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Avicii Arena
Formerly known as the Stockholm Globe Arena, this is the largest spherical building in the world.
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Vadstena Castle
Vadstena Castle is a former royal residence located on the shores of Lake Vättern.
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Göta Canal
The Göta Canal is a 190-kilometer-long waterway connecting Gothenburg to the Baltic Sea.
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Storforsen
Storforsen is Scandinavia's most powerful rapid, located on the Piteälven river.
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Stockholm City Hall
Located on the shores of Riddarholmen island, the building is famous for its brick tower topped with three golden crowns.
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Carlsten Fortress
Located on the island of Marstrand, Carlsten Fortress protected the important ice-free harbor for centuries.
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Njupeskär Waterfall
Njupeskär in Fulufjället National Park is one of Sweden's highest waterfalls.
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Stockholm Archipelago
The Stockholm Archipelago consists of approximately 30,000 islands and rocks in the Baltic Sea.
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Strömsholm Palace
Strömsholm Palace is a royal Baroque palace located near Västerås.
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Öland
Öland is Sweden's second largest island, known for its flat limestone landscape and numerous windmills.
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The High Coast
The High Coast is a coastal area on the Gulf of Bothnia, renowned for having the world's highest isostatic land uplift.
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Svaneholm Castle
Svaneholm Castle is a Renaissance building located in Skurup municipality, Scania.
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Ven Island
Ven is a small Swedish island located in the Öresund strait between Scania and Zealand.
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Tjolöholm Castle
This extraordinary castle was built in the Tudor style, blending British architecture with Swedish nature.
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Läckö Castle
This white Baroque castle is situated on a headland in Lake Vänern.
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Tännforsen
Tännforsen is Sweden's largest waterfall by water volume.
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Gotland
Gotland is Sweden's largest island, located in the Baltic Sea.
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Skara Cathedral
Skara Cathedral is one of Sweden's oldest cathedrals and the seat of the Bishop of Skara.
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Kalmar Castle
This fortress located on the Kalmar Strait was the site of the Kalmar Union in 1397.
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Varberg Fortress
This mighty fortress on the west coast was built in the 13th century and later expanded into a modern defense facility.
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Hovs Hallar
Hovs Hallar is a coastal area with dramatic rock formations and cliffs on the Bjäre peninsula.
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Skokloster Castle
Built in the 17th century, the castle is considered one of Europe's most important Baroque museums.
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Örebro Castle
The castle is located on an island in the Svartån river and was once a defensive fortress.
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Handölsforsen
Handölsforsen is a powerful series of waterfalls and rapids located in the province of Jämtland.
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Stora Alvaret
Stora Alvaret is an expansive limestone alvar landscape on the island of Öland.
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Glimmingehus
Glimmingehus in Scania is the best-preserved medieval stronghold in Scandinavia.
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Gripsholm Castle
Located on Lake Mälaren, the castle was built in the 16th century by Gustav Vasa.
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Ristafallet
Ristafallet is a broad waterfall located on the Indalsälven river near Åre.
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Laponia Region
The Laponia region is a vast Arctic wilderness and UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the Sámi people and a place of extraordinary natural beauty.
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Blå Jungfrun National Park
Blå Jungfrun is a prominent granite island in the Kalmar Strait, established as a national park in 1926.
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Vänern
Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden and the third largest in Europe.
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Vättern
Vättern is the second largest lake in Sweden, famous for its exceptionally clear water.
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Hjälmaren
Hjälmaren is the fourth largest lake in Sweden, situated in the provinces of Västmanland, Södermanland, and Närke.
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Hornavan
Hornavan is the deepest lake in Sweden, located in Arjeplog Municipality in Lapland.
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Siljan
Lake Siljan in Dalarna was formed by a meteorite impact approximately 377 million years ago.
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Djurö National Park
Djurö is an isolated archipelago in the middle of Lake Vänern.
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Mälaren
Lake Mälaren is the third largest lake in Sweden, located west of Stockholm.
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Storsjön
Storsjön is the fifth largest lake in Sweden, located in the heart of Jämtland.
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Torneträsk
Torneträsk is one of the largest and deepest lakes in northern Sweden.
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Vindelfjällen
Vindelfjällen is one of Europe's largest nature reserves.
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Ängsö National Park
Ängsö is an island national park in the Stockholm archipelago, famous for its flowering meadows and traditional agricultural landscape.
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Sarek National Park
Sarek is considered one of Europe's last wilderness areas.
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Store Mosse National Park
Store Mosse is the largest bog area in southern Sweden.
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Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan is the historic old town of Stockholm, one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe, known for its colorful buildings and nar…
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Vasa Museum
The Vasa Museum in Stockholm houses the world's only almost fully intact 17th-century ship, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628.
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What are the top attractions in Sweden?
Among the most popular are Abisko National Park, Gotland and Visby, Drottningholm Palace, Icehotel Jukkasjärvi, Dalarna (Dala Horse) and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Sweden?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.