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Sweden holidays

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Best time to visit All year-round
Capital Stockholm
Population 10,654,817
Area 450,295km²
4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1280 Reviews

Overview

Sweden’s scenic charms stretch from the gentle beauty of the south to the rugged wilderness of the north. The west coast boasts a spectacular archipelago of around 8,000 island and inlets dotted with brightly painted houses and picture postcard hamlets. Further north are the wide open spaces, rivers and mountains of Swedish Lapland, home of the original Icehotel.

Combine a winter wonderland with amazing places. That might be sleeping on ice or spending a night in a contemporary room suspended above the forest floor at the Treehotel. For a family focused festive break, we also happen to know where Santa’s cabin is… In summer set out on a self-drive in West Sweden or take a rail journey through Scandinavia combining capital cities of Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen. Whatever your preference, we’ll be delighted to create the Sweden holiday that is right for you.

Eric in Iceland Chisels at the ready. Don't worry about your artistic prowess, the ice sculpting trip is brilliant fun and a chance to make your own sculpture (or something close to it!) You'll come away with a deep respect for the professionals at the Icehotel.

Sweden regions

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Skane

Sweden’s southernmost region and is geographically closer to Denmark than to much of the rest of Sweden, such that its heritage has been largely influenced by its southern neighbour.

Stockholm

Sweden’s capital, the ‘Venice of the north’, is built on 14 islands connected via a network of waterways and more than 50 bridges and is a charming city to visit at any time of year.

Swedish Lapland

Aurora watching, husky sledding, snowmobiling, cool places to stay and pristine landscapes… discover a thrilling winter wonderland.

Varmland

This region is a contender for the title of Sweden’s great outdoors – its remarkable landscapes and wealth of outdoor activities offering a great place to escape.

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West Sweden

Rather like a microcosm of the country as a whole, this region boasts a vibrant and stylish ‘capital’ city, an accessible archipelago, a strong historic heritage and gentle landscapes.

Planning a trip to Sweden

Winter breaks in Sweden focus on the scenic heart of Swedish Lapland. In this winter wonderland, experience husky sledding, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, moose safari and an array of other fabulous activities. Spend a night in the magnificent Icehotel where you can ‘sleep on ice’ or visit the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko National Park, officially the best place to catch the northern lights thanks to its position and virtually cloudless skies. Explore a little further into the Lulea archipelago to discover wilderness retreats including tree houses, traditional timber cabins and cosy tents.

For a summer escape, soak up the sunshine and beautiful scenery on a self drive. Meander through the charming countryside of the west coast with its scattered islands and picturesque villages. Equally, Swedish Lapland is cocooned in the seemingly endless daylight of the midnight sun offering the perfect surrounds for outdoor adventures while at Icehotel 365 you can sleep in an ice room, no matter how warm it is outside!