Things to Do

Things to Do in Sweden

There are 444 attractions in Sweden. Kungsleden is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Kungsleden
1
Kungsleden
Trail
Drottningholm Palace
2
Drottningholm Palace
Royal palace residence and UNESCO World Heritage site
Building
3
Stockholm City Hall
Iconic civic building hosting Nobel banquet and tours
Building
Skansen
4
Skansen
Open-air museum showcasing Swedish folk culture and animals
Museum
ABBA: The Museum
5
ABBA: The Museum
Interactive museum celebrating Swedish pop group ABBA
Museum
Gothenburg Botanical Garden
6
Gothenburg Botanical Garden
Extensive botanical garden with diverse plant collections
Park
Kirunavaara
7
Kirunavaara
Iron-rich mountain site hosting Sweden's major ore mine
Mountain
8
Gotland
Swedish island famed for medieval Visby and limestone coast
Island
Kalmar Castle
9
Kalmar Castle
Renaissance-era coastal fortress and historical royal residence
Castle
Uppsala Cathedral
10
Uppsala Cathedral
Northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral in Uppsala
Church
Ale's Stones
11
Ale's Stones
Bronze Age stone ship monument overlooking Baltic Sea
Archaeological Site
Liseberg
12
Liseberg
Popular amusement park with rides and seasonal events
Amusement Park
Kolmården Wildlife Park
13
Kolmården Wildlife Park
Large Swedish safari park with marine and animal shows
Museum
Junibacken
14
Junibacken
Children's museum inspired by Astrid Lindgren's stories
Museum
Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design
15
Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design
Center showcasing Swedish architecture, design exhibitions
Museum
Swedish Museum of Natural History
16
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum with extensive scientific collections
Museum
Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities
17
Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities
Museum specializing in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern artefacts
Museum
Nordic Museum
18
Nordic Museum
Cultural history museum documenting Nordic traditions and lifestyles
Museum
Västerbottens Museum
19
Västerbottens Museum
Regional museum preserving Västerbotten's cultural and natural heritage
Park
National Museum of Science and Technology
20
National Museum of Science and Technology
Museum of science, technology, industry, interactive exhibits
Museum
Museum of World Culture
21
Museum of World Culture
Anthropology museum exploring global cultures and heritage
Museum
Museum of Ethnography
22
Museum of Ethnography
Ethnographic museum documenting global cultures and artifacts
Museum
Swedish Air Force Museum
23
Swedish Air Force Museum
Aviation museum displaying military aircraft and exhibits
Museum
Gustavianum
24
Gustavianum
Uppsala's historic university museum with anatomical theatre
Area
Swedish Army Museum
25
Swedish Army Museum
Military museum chronicling Swedish armed forces history
Museum
Skokloster Castle
26
Skokloster Castle
Baroque castle housing extensive historic interiors and collections
Castle
Thiel Gallery
27
Thiel Gallery
Private Stockholm gallery with Nordic and European art
Museum
Volvo Museum
28
Volvo Museum
Automotive museum showcasing Volvo cars and history
Museum
Swedish Railway Museum
29
Swedish Railway Museum
National railway museum displaying historic locomotives and carriages
Museum
Vänern
30
Vänern
Sweden's largest lake, freshwater and boating hub
Lake
Öland
31
Öland
Swedish Baltic island with UNESCO-listed Stora Alvaret
Island
Vättern
32
Vättern
Second-largest Swedish lake with clear, deep waters
Lake
Mälaren
33
Mälaren
Large Swedish lake west of Stockholm
Lake
Kebnekaise
34
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest peak, glaciated twin summits
Mountain
Birka
35
Birka
Viking-era trading settlement and archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Avicii Arena
36
Avicii Arena
Iconic Stockholm spherical arena hosting concerts and sports
Stadium
Stockholm Palace
37
Stockholm Palace
Royal palace and official residence of Sweden's monarch
Palace
Turning Torso
38
Turning Torso
Twisted residential skyscraper and Malmö architectural landmark
Building
Fårö
39
Fårö
Baltic island associated with Ingmar Bergman and rauks
Island
Hjälmaren
40
Hjälmaren
Large central Swedish lake near Örebro
Lake
Stockholm Archipelago
41
Stockholm Archipelago
Vast archipelago of thousands of rocky islands
Islands
Stockholm Olympic Stadium
42
Stockholm Olympic Stadium
Early 20th-century stadium in Stockholm, hosted 1912 Olympics
Stadium
Strawberry Arena
43
Strawberry Arena
Indoor arena in Stockholm County, hosts sports events
Stadium
Djurgården
44
Djurgården
Museum island with parks and family attractions
Island
Gripsholm Castle
45
Gripsholm Castle
Renaissance castle housing Swedish portrait museum
Castle
Malmö Arena
46
Malmö Arena
Indoor arena hosting concerts and sports in Malmö
Stadium
Nationalmuseum
47
Nationalmuseum
Sweden's national art and historical museum in Stockholm
Museum
Hovgården
48
Hovgården
Viking-era royal estate and archaeological site on Adelsö
Archaeological Site
Nobel Prize Museum
49
Nobel Prize Museum
Museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize and laureates
Museum
Ven (Sweden)
50
Ven (Sweden)
Small Swedish island in Öresund, home to Tycho Brahe
Island
Abisko National Park
51
Abisko National Park
Swedish Arctic park renowned for Northern Lights and hiking
Park
Storkyrkan
52
Storkyrkan
Stockholm's medieval cathedral near the Royal Palace
Church
Storsjön
53
Storsjön
Large Jämtland lake reputed for a legendary monster
Lake
Siljan (lake)
54
Siljan (lake)
Large Swedish lake formed by meteor impact
Lake
Torneträsk
55
Torneträsk
Large subarctic Swedish lake in Lapland region
Lake
Ullevi
56
Ullevi
Major Gothenburg stadium hosting football and concerts
Stadium
Sarek National Park
57
Sarek National Park
Remote Swedish mountain park, wilderness and glaciated peaks
Park
Gotska Sandön
58
Gotska Sandön
Remote Baltic island nature reserve with sandy beaches
Church
Hornavan
59
Hornavan
Sweden's deepest lake with clear freshwater
Lake
Rök Runestone
60
Rök Runestone
Large Viking Age runestone bearing the longest known inscription
Monument
Riddarholmen Church
61
Riddarholmen Church
Medieval royal burial church on Stockholm's Riddarholmen
Church
Rock Carvings in Tanum
62
Rock Carvings in Tanum
Bronze Age petroglyphs and UNESCO World Heritage site
Archaeological Site
3Arena (Stockholm)
63
3Arena (Stockholm)
Stockholm indoor arena hosting concerts and sports events
Stadium
Bildmuseet
64
Bildmuseet
Contemporary art museum on Umeå university campus
Museum
Ladonia
65
Ladonia
Micronation and artist-made sculpture park in Sweden
Museum
Moderna Museet
66
Moderna Museet
Stockholm modern art museum with contemporary collections
Museum
Scandinavium
67
Scandinavium
Indoor arena in Gothenburg hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Visingsö
68
Visingsö
Island in Lake Vättern with castle ruins
Island
Döbelns Park
69
Döbelns Park
Central Umeå park named after General Döbeln
Park
Guitars – the Museum
70
Guitars – the Museum
Museum dedicated to guitars and electric instruments
Museum
Malmö stadion
71
Malmö stadion
Multiuse stadium hosting football and athletics events
Stadium
Umeå City Church
72
Umeå City Church
Prominent Umeå church known for its tall spire
Religious Site
Uraniborg
73
Uraniborg
17th-century astronomical observatory founded by Tycho Brahe
Palace
Bolmen
74
Bolmen
Large Swedish lake in Småland, reservoir and recreation
Lake
Swedish History Museum
75
Swedish History Museum
Stockholm museum exhibiting Viking and medieval artifacts
Historical Site
Eleda Stadion
76
Eleda Stadion
Malmö's main football stadium, home of Malmö FF
Stadium
Idrottsparken
77
Idrottsparken
Multi-purpose stadium in Norrköping, Sweden
Stadium
Lund Cathedral
78
Lund Cathedral
Romanesque cathedral and historic Lund landmark
Church
Orust
79
Orust
Swedish island municipality known for boating and archipelago
Island
Haga Palace
80
Haga Palace
Small royal palace in Stockholm's Haga Park
Palace
Stora Sjöfallet National Park
81
Stora Sjöfallet National Park
Vast Swedish national park featuring large waterfalls and wilderness
National Park
Uddjaure
82
Uddjaure
Small Swedish settlement in Norrbotten County
Lake
Fulufjället National Park
83
Fulufjället National Park
Swedish national park known for waterfalls and ancient forests
National Park
Hamra National Park
84
Hamra National Park
Swedish national park protecting boreal forest and wetlands
Park
Muddus National Park
85
Muddus National Park
Boreal national park with ancient forests and wetlands
National Park
Pieljekaise National Park
86
Pieljekaise National Park
Swedish national park protecting subarctic mountain birch forest
Mountain
Skeppsholmen
87
Skeppsholmen
Stockholm island hosting museums and cultural institutions
Island
Sonfjället National Park
88
Sonfjället National Park
National park known for wild moose and bear populations
Mountain
Njupeskär
89
Njupeskär
Sweden's tallest waterfall set in primeval forest
Waterfall
Söderåsen National Park
90
Söderåsen National Park
Swedish national park with deep ravines and beech forests
National Park
Vittskövle Church
91
Vittskövle Church
Medieval stone church featuring Romanesque architecture and murals
Church
Djurö National Park
92
Djurö National Park
Marine national park of forested islands and bays
National Park
Gamla bankhuset
93
Gamla bankhuset
Historic bank building in Västerbotten County
Building
Helgeandsholmen
94
Helgeandsholmen
Central Stockholm island hosting museums and government buildings
Island
Hisingen
95
Hisingen
Large island forming Gothenburg's western boroughs
Island
Klara Church
96
Klara Church
13th-century Stockholm church with prominent spire
Religious Site
Malmö Castle
97
Malmö Castle
Historic Renaissance castle housing museums in Malmö
Castle
Nödinge-Nol
98
Nödinge-Nol
Swedish locality in Västra Götaland County near Gothenburg
Area
Padjelanta National Park
99
Padjelanta National Park
Vast Swedish national park with Sami reindeer herding
National Park
Åreskutan
100
Åreskutan
Mountain peak and popular Åre ski area
Mountain