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Tourist Attractions in Sweden

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Sweden

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About Sweden

Sweden is not a flashy or flashy country. Everyone can see its splendour for himself once he has seen it with his own eyes. It is a Scandinavian beauty, which surrounded by mountains and rocks has built amazing cities, but has kept a balance with nature.

The capital of Sweden is called a museum city. And not without reason. It is not easy to get round all the museums of Stockholm. Each of them is special. They combine ancient culture and life of Sweden with modern art and technology. The world-famous Vasa Museum, Skansen or the fun and informative Tom Titus and Astrid Lingren’s World museums are just a few of them. But the country knows how to embrace modernity and demonstrates this in amazing interactive museums. These include the ABBA Museum and the Nobel Museum.

Sweden is rich in architectural monuments. Its castles do not lack Scandinavian stamina and power, but are complemented by elegant European currents. They look beautiful and massive. Picture galleries, antique furniture, crockery, weapons, clothes are also perfectly preserved. Everyone can get acquainted with them.

There is a lot of wild, free territory on the territory of the country. There are majestic mountains with good ski resorts. There is a place for travellers who are looking for solitude with nature. Sweden is a different, special world that beckons. And it is very hard to resist it. And you don’t want to.

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Gamla Stan is an old part of Stockholm that has many attractions in its streets. This neighbourhood is home to the heart of the city, Sturtoriet Square. There is also the narrowest street in Sweden, the Nobel Museum and the Royal Palace. In addition to the famous buildings, there are many “secret” sights in the old town. Among them are a cannonball in the wall of a house, a boy looking at the moon.

Vasa Museum

4.7/5
51307 reviews
The museum’s exhibit is a Vasa ship. A ship that is 100 years older than the United States. It is a Swedish royal ship that sank before it completed its maiden voyage. Visitors to the museum learn about the lives of the sailors, the ship and its history. It was decorated with gold, by the way, and the cannons on board were bronze.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Vadstena Castle

4.4/5
4518 reviews
Vadstena Castle was created as a powerful defence structure. But the king decided to rebuild the castle five years later. The plan was to make it the home of the sick Duke Magnus. So the huge castle acquired Renaissance features, and its fortifications were removed. Inside, it has been excellently preserved.
Open time
Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Skansen

4.5/5
28912 reviews
In all of Stockholm, there is no place more colourful than Skansen. It is a living embodiment of Swedish culture and history that you can touch with your hands. On the territory of Skansen there are cafes, houses in the national style, a blacksmith’s shop, a bakery, a glass blower’s workshop. In total there are 150 houses and manors of XVIII-XX centuries. Visitors also have access to a zoo where animals live in natural conditions.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

ABBA The Museum

4.5/5
14045 reviews
The creators of the ABBA Museum have put their heart and soul into it. In addition to its special atmosphere, the museum is one of the most interactive in the world. The highlight of the museum is the telephone. It can ring at any moment, and every visitor has the right to pick up the phone. In their free time ABBA band members call on it. You can also dance with a hologram of the star or hear Benny Andersson, the band’s composer, play the piano.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Avicii Arena

4.3/5
10155 reviews
The Globen Arena is the largest spherical building in the world. The diameter of the balloon is 110 metres. The arena hosts sporting events, concerts and competitions. The Skyview attraction is particularly popular. A capsule-shaped lift takes visitors to the top of the arena. The height is 130 metres. From there you can see the whole of Stockholm. There are restaurants and cafes inside the complex for visitors.

Sarek National Park

4.9/5
233 reviews
The national park covers an area of 1,500 kilometres. It is unbridled nature in all its wild beauty. There is only one route through the park – the Royal Route. The rest of the routes are at the tourists’ own risk. This is a place for travellers who are not afraid to challenge nature. As a reward, they will be able to enjoy its beauty to the full.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Nobel Prize Museum

4.2/5
6075 reviews
A museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and its founder. Visitors learn about Nobel’s life, work, and the genesis of the idea to create the prize. The museum has a cable car to which portraits of the laureates are attached, signed with their quotes from the award. Films that are broadcast in the museum show the world through the eyes of geniuses. The museum has a themed cafe with murals of Nobel laureates on the chairs.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

drottningholmsslott

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Built in the 16th century by the Swedish king for his wife, the palace was the first residence in the country that did not have a defensive function. After a fire, the palace was rebuilt following the example of Versailles, then it acquired a luxurious theatre. Today, the royal family lives in the castle. Visitors are free to stroll around the park and premises. The castle boasts beautiful and rich interiors, an ancient organ, and a library.

Øresund Bridge

4.5/5
6044 reviews
It is a tunnel bridge that connects two countries: Sweden and Denmark. The bridge is almost 8 kilometres long. The motorway and railway pass at a height of 57 metres. But on the approach to Denmark, the bridge goes under water. So get into a tunnel, which passes under water. This is done in order not to interfere with ships and aircraft.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Skogskyrkogården

4.7/5
471 reviews
Quiet sadness and a romantic landscape – this is how the artists Gunnar Asplund and Sigurda Leverentz envisioned the cemetery in the early 1900s. They created a design in which the cemetery would be in harmony with nature. The calm, philosophical design should support the mourners. The cemetery has small but beautifully decorated chapels surrounded by gardens.
Open time
Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Uppsala Cathedral

4.7/5
5367 reviews
It is the largest Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia. It’s 119 metres high. For the Swedes, it is the main shrine. The construction of the temple took centuries. Now more than half a million tourists come to the cathedral every year. Members of the royal dynasty and monarchs are buried in it. There is an ancient cemetery around the cathedral.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Gripsholm Castle

4.5/5
4324 reviews
Gripsholm Castle was built by Bo Jonsson Gripp in 1380. He chose a picturesque place to build it on the shore of Lake Melaren. Externally, the castle looks impressive and rich. The bright colour of the stone adds expressiveness to the massive walls. Inside, the interior of the rooms is luxurious. The castle has antique furniture, decorative elements and a beautiful picture gallery. There are about a hundred royal deer in the vicinity of Gripsholm.

Mälaren

4.6/5
721 reviews
It is a lake of glacial origin, on whose waters Stockholm is built. Mälaren is the third largest lake in Sweden. It has an area of 1,140 kilometres². It has given rise to many legends and mysteries. It is on its picturesque shores that a huge number of castles, palaces and mansions are concentrated. There are interesting islands on the lake. Among them are the Viking island of Birka, the island of Lovö with its splendid palace.

Moderna Museet

4.3/5
1806 reviews
Stockholm is home to the Stockholm Museum of Modern Art on the island of Scheppsholmen. It is considered one of the best in the world. There are about 100000 exhibits in the museum. These are exhibitions of “now”, “future” and “new times”. There are works by Picasso, Giacometti, Matisse, Dalí. The halls are not weighed down by a huge number of works. But everyone will find something to their liking. The variety of exhibits is incredible.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haga Palace

4.2/5
142 reviews
The castle is built in the Renaissance style. The mystery of the castle is given by its serious appearance and the nature that surrounds it. The castle is located near Lake Melaren. It has fulfilled its defence function many times, protecting it from enemies. Since those times, it bears the traces of the struggle. Now the Vík Castle has 29 modern hotel rooms with internet, telephone and TV. There is also a conference room and a restaurant.

Astrid Lindgrens Värld

4.6/5
9370 reviews
If you’re looking for a fairytale world in Stockholm, it’s easy to find. It’s in the Astrid Lindgren Museum. Children are free to do whatever they want here. The world of heroes from the writer’s books is created for them, and they become its participants. But adults will not be bored either, the museum is very fascinating. There are houses, glades, slides, a train and even an aeroplane. There is a restaurant and a shop with goods for children on the territory of the museum.
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Stockholm City Hall

4.7/5
2927 reviews
Stockholm City Hall is the symbol of the city. Its height is 107 metres. The observation deck offers a beautiful view of the city. The Town Hall houses offices, conference rooms, and a luxurious restaurant. The tower has absorbed the styles of different cultures. It is a massive structure with neat and refined decorations.
Open time
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Liseberg

4.5/5
36227 reviews
Liseberg Park is an amusement park in Gothenburg. It is one of the top 10 best amusement parks in the world. There are modern attractions, a forest park, cafes, restaurants, a hotel, cottages and hostels for guests. Liseberg Park is periodically updated with new types of entertainment. Recently, the world’s tallest free fall tower was opened in the park. The park also has plenty of attractions for the youngest ones.

Kalmar Castle

4.5/5
7277 reviews
Kalmar Castle was built in the 13th century for defence against pirates. The Union of Kalmar was signed there. The castle has been rebuilt many times and its role in Swedish life has often changed. In the XIX century it was restored. Now it is a castle-museum, which has perfectly preserved the features of the Northern Renaissance. Despite its imposing and massive exterior, Kalmar Castle is luxuriously decorated inside.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Millesgården Museum

4.6/5
2722 reviews
It is a museum-park created by a married couple. In love with each other and sculpture, they dreamed of combining their work with nature. And they succeeded perfectly! The plot they bought has turned into a magical garden. It combines the beauty created by nature with man-made beauty. A must-see in Stockholm.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Royal Palace

4.5/5
38128 reviews
The Royal Palace in Stockholm is the residence of King Carl Gustaf. It is one of the largest working castles in the world. On its territory there are museums and exhibition rooms. Visitors can see royal relics, documents. Also here there is an arsenal of Sweden. It contains weapons, armour, uniforms of monarchs.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tom Tits Experiment

4.4/5
4237 reviews
The museum is dedicated to a comic book hero who liked to conduct experiments. Four floors of rooms and a park await visitors. On 16 thousand square metres there are various exhibits, which allow to carry out more than 600 experiments. There is a planetarium, a shop of mysterious souvenirs, a cafe, a place for water experiments, a gallery of illusions, a chemical laboratory, a mirror maze and much more. The museum is suitable for all ages.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bank

4/5
1 reviews
The High Coast is an area on the Swedish coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. It is a UNESCO heritage site. The shore grows out of the sea. It is characterised by rocky cliffs and islands. The view from the High Coast is simply marvellous. You can also do active sports or go hiking there.

World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station

4.5/5
954 reviews
After the First World War, during which communication with the world was interrupted a huge number of times, Sweden decided to build its own radio stations. In 1924, the radio station was built by a Swedish-American to communicate with the USA. At the end of the XXth century it was turned into a museum and soon it was included in the UNESCO heritage list. A huge number of tourists visit it every year.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Rock Carvings in Tanum

4.6/5
1733 reviews
Tanum is a small Swedish settlement. It is famous for its complex of petroglyphs. These are drawings on rocks that are 2600 to 3800 years old. There are paths and signposts for walking in the park. The subjects of the drawings are diverse. They depict hunting, religion, everyday situations, and even relationships between men and women.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Vänern

4.6/5
1085 reviews
It is the largest lake in Scandinavia and the third largest in Europe. It has an area of 5,650 km². 10,000 years ago, a glacier melted and Lake Vänern appeared with 20,000 small islands. It’s the largest freshwater archipelago. Its waters are home to 35 species of fish. Large ports have formed on the waters of the lake. It forms part of the water connection between Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Abisko National Park

4.8/5
2043 reviews
The park is located in Swedish Lapland, 200 kilometres from the Arctic Circle. In winter, you can see one of the most beautiful aurora borealis in the world. The area of the national park is 77 kilometres square. You can also go skiing and take part in competitions. Abisku attracts tourists all year round. Canyons, rocks, mountains, lake shores – the nature here is harsh but amazing.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Linnaeus garden

4.4/5
528 reviews
The garden was created in honour of the scientist. There are 1300 species of plants here and they are arranged according to his classification. It is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. The Carl Linnaeus Garden is a cosy, romantic and colourful place. Nature is revealed in all its glory. Besides walking, you can have a picnic here or read a book. It is one of the most peaceful places in Sweden.
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Visby

Visby is the centre and main port of the island of Gotland. It is considered one of the best preserved ancient towns in Northern Europe. Visby is protected by UNESCO. The history of the city developed rapidly and almost independently of Sweden. There are Christian churches, walled castles and old cottages. With the development of tourism, the city has excellent infrastructure.