Welcome to our Sweden travel guide! Here you will find a list of all the places we cover on the website. Click on them to learn more.
Population 9,500 / 59.3 degrees north Sigtuna, Sweden Sigtuna is located 40km northwest of Stockholm on the banks of Lake Malaren. Founded around 980, its main drag Storagatan is Sweden’s oldest main street. Around the year 1000, Olof Skotkonung ordered the minting of Sweden’s first coins. Sigtuna also has a
Population 2.4 million / 59.2 degrees north Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. As one of the few places to avoid destruction during World War II, the city’s old world charm has been maintained. Stockholm is the ‘big city’ of Scandinavia, but is still
Population 606,616 / 57.4 degrees north Gothenburg, Sweden Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth largest in the Nordic countries. The city lies on Sweden’s west coast at the outlet of the Gota River. Gothenburg is Sweden’s largest industrial city as well as Scandinavia’s largest port. Despite
Population 98,000 / 54.4 degrees north Lund, Sweden Located in southern Sweden’s Skåne region, Lund is a charming university city known for its medieval streets, historic landmarks and lively student culture. Despite its small size, Lund blends centuries of history with cutting-edge research, creating a unique atmosphere that feels both
Population 368,000 / 55.3 degrees north Malmö, Sweden Located in southern Sweden just across the Øresund Bridge from Copenhagen, Malmö is a vibrant coastal city known for its modern architecture, multicultural atmosphere and relaxed Scandinavian lifestyle. Once an industrial port city, Malmö has transformed into one of the Nordic region’s
Population 156,000 / 59.1 degrees north Örebro, Sweden Örebro is a relaxed lakeside city in central Sweden, known for its fairytale-like castle, colourful old quarters and easy access to nature. Set around the Svartån River and close to Lake Hjälmaren, the city blends medieval history with cycling culture, green spaces
Population 50,000 / 63.1 degrees north Östersund, Sweden Östersund is a vibrant lakeside city in central Sweden where outdoor adventure, Nordic culture and mountain landscapes come together. Set beside the vast Lake Storsjön, the city is known for its strong winter sports culture, cosy cafés and easy access to the
Population 178,000 / 59.5 degrees north Uppsala, Sweden Uppsala, located just north of Stockholm, is one of Sweden’s oldest and most historically significant cities. Known for its stunning medieval cathedral, Uppsala University (the oldest university in Scandinavia), and ancient burial mounds, the city offers a unique blend of history, academia,
Population 2,786 / 66.3 degrees north Jokkmokk, Sweden Located just above the Arctic Circle, Jokkmokk is Swedish Lapland’s capital of Sami culture. The location has been an important Sami meeting point for centuries, and today the famous Sami Winter Market takes place – running every year for over 400 years.
Population 23,000 / 67.5 degrees north Kiruna, Sweden While the Sami have lived here for thousands of years, Kiruna was settled by Swedes in the late 19th century thanks to the discovery of iron ore. Today Kiruna is primarily a mining town, but the town is famous for something else.
Population 77,382 / 65.3 degrees north Luleå, Sweden Located on the coast of Swedish Lapland, Luleå is a vibrant Arctic city known for its frozen sea, beautiful archipelago and relaxed northern lifestyle. The city combines modern Scandinavian culture with easy access to wilderness, making it a year-round destination for outdoor
