Where to Go in Sweden

Swedish Lapland is where the world slows down and nature takes over entirely. In winter, it's a land of reindeer, ICEHOTEL, and aurora borealis dancing across the dark sky. In summer, the sun never sets.

Built on 14 islands where the Baltic meets Lake Mälaren, Stockholm is one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Beyond the old town lies the archipelago – thousands of islands you can kayak, sail, or ferry through.

Sweden's second city has a warmth and charm that often surprises visitors. The west coast offers dramatic cliffs, fishing villages, and the freshest seafood in the country. Gothenburg itself is one of Europe's most livable cities.

Dalarna is Sweden's soul. Red wooden cottages, painted horses, shimmering lakes and the most authentic Midsommar celebrations in the country. This is the Sweden of postcards – and it's even better in person.

The High Coast is one of Sweden's great secrets. Dramatic cliffs, deep fjords, untouched forests and a coastline rising from the sea in geological slow-motion. A UNESCO World Heritage site that most visitors never discover.

Åre is Scandinavia's best mountain resort – but it isn't just a winter destination. In summer, the same slopes become world-class mountain biking trails, and the village buzzes with a different energy entirely.

Österlen is Sweden's answer to Tuscany – and it's largely undiscovered by international travelers. Rolling fields of rapeseed and wheat, whitewashed fishing villages, long sandy beaches and a food culture that punches far above its weight. In summer it is simply magical.

Gotland is Sweden's most beloved summer island and for good reason. The walled medieval city of Visby is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Outside it: limestone sea stacks called raukar, wild beaches, craft breweries, and festivals that fill the island with life all summer long.

Öland is unlike anywhere else in Sweden. A long, flat island off the southeast coast with a UNESCO-listed landscape of ancient windmills, wildflower meadows and dramatic alvar (limestone plain). The Swedish royal family summers here. Once you visit, you'll understand why.