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Best places to visit in Sweden

Sweden is a destination which seems to be perpetually on the rise... Evidenced, for example, by its education results, its laws are ahead of their time and Swedish ex-pats seem almost defiantly happy. It's also famous for its design, and of course for Lapland. All good reasons to give Sweden a shot.

As the destination is slowly becoming more open to tourism, we've done a quick round-up of the unmissable spots. Thankfully, tips and advice from the Evaneos experts are just a few clicks away, helping you gather ideas. A stay with the Sami in Lapland? A road trip around Stockholm? Unmissable sites in the country? No need to look any further: it's all here!

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a veritable Venice of the North, and it's worth spending a few days here. Not only is the lifestyle there great, and you'll find yourself lingering at every shop; there are also many activities you can do on its string of islands: visit the old town on the island of Gamla Stan, Vasa museum, Skansen open-air museum, etc.

In winter and summer alike, a trip to Lapland is a must. Kiruna remains an imperative destination for hiking, particularly before Christmas, with its village dedicated to Father Christmas, and an ice hotel. You'll find beautiful areas with frozen lakes and beautiful forests ideally suited to a sleigh ride with a team of dogs towards the Abisco national park and towards Skellefteå. Try your hand at fishing, snowmobile-driving and walking in snowshoes too.

If you've got a little more time, consider visiting the Göteborg archipelago and lake Vättern as well. These are worthwhile excursions when leaving from Stockholm in Southern Sweden.

It's over to you to explore the Evaneos website and discover the places that will make it to your Scandinavia itinerary.

Neighbouring the Padjelanta national park, Sarek is an inaccessible paradise, removed from the rest of the world, with its high mountains and treacherous weather.
Abisko is located north of the Arctic Circle, perfect for a unique Lapp experience.
Sweden's largest island, visitors to Gotland can look forward to its beautiful countryside and its many historical sites.
Jönköping is situated next to the very large lake Vättern, which made the city's fortune and continues to contribute to its finances. But this hasn't spoiled the scenery, which, thanks to this beautiful lake, is magnificent.
The second Swedish city with its half a million inhabitants, Gothenburg is an adorable port with a more peaceful rhythm than Stockholm.
Extending into the bay from Stockholm, the Stockholm Archipelago is an extraordinary place that consists of thousands of mostly uninhabited islands.
Bohuslän is one of the many historic provinces of Sweden. It covers a part of the west coast of the country and extends to the north of Gothenburg as far as Norway. It lives mainly from fishing and tourism.
A region in the north of Scandinavia, Lapland is all about great open spaces, nature and beauty in its purest state.
A large national park in the north of Sweden, Stora Sjöfallet has more mountains and woodlands than the other large national parks neighbouring it.
The Samis are the native people of Lapland, the territory in the north of Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Skellefteå is a small, calm town in the south of Swedish Lapland. You go there to enjoy nature and the many sporting activities in the surroundings.
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is actually an archipelago made up of several islands (14 total) of different sizes.
The capital of Sweden and the largest city in Scandinavia, Stockholm is an elegant and majestic city, made up of both land and sea.
Located in Stockholm, this museum is named after its treasure: the immense warship "Vasa". You can explore its 69 metre long keel, its 64 canons and 3 decks.
Situated in the Abisko National Park, Abiskojaure is a magnificent place to get away from it all from which you can explore the surrounding park.
The largest national park in Sweden, Padjelanta is an authentic natural wonder that has been incredibly well preserved.
Dalarna is a region in central Sweden. It manages to reunite all the Swedish cliches: red wooden chalets, lakes and forests. The little wooden horses, which are the country's symbol, come from there. 
A small town on the left shore of Lake Vattern, Vadstena is known for its Medieval castle, Abbey, churches and houses. This place is well off the beaten track but worth a visit.
The Vättern, whose name probably comes from the word "vatten", "water" in Swedish, is the second biggest lake in Sweden and the fifth biggest in Europe.
'Gamla Stan' means 'old town' in Swedish, and for good reason, because it's on this little island in the centre of Stockholm that the old town of the northern capital is found.
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