Sweden Travel Guide.

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Landscapes made for driving.

Much of Sweden is forested. It has thousands of lakes which provide picturesque landscape scenes to take in on your drive from A to B. The majority of visits here encompass Swedish Lapland and Stockholm. Whether you’re after action on the ski slopes or a short city break, Sweden has something for you.

There are many things to see and do during a holiday in Sweden. As the largest of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden offers you many opportunities for cultural and outdoor activities. Explore the cities or for a rest from the hectic city life, just leave for the countryside and vast forests, lakes and mountains that await you.

Swedish Tourist Board: The official website for the Swedish National Tourist Office – a useful resource for planning your trip to Sweden.

Know Before You Go: Travel advice for Sweden from the FCO.

Find out more about driving in Sweden, or view our car hire locations in Sweden.

Things to see and do

In the summer head to the coast to explore some of Sweden’s many beautiful beaches.
Take part in water sports. There are numerous windsurfing and waterskiing centres dotted along the coast.
Take part in active sports such as skating, tobogganing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, and dog sledding.
Spot wildlife such as reindeer, buzzard, beaver, elk, and, lynx in the Harjedalen Valley in southern Lapland.
Hit the water and canoe the canals of Stockholm.
Stay at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi.
Go ice-skating in Stockholm.

Festivals and events

Jokmokk Winter Market is the biggest Sami market of the year. The highlight is reindeer racing on the frozen lake. (January)
Walpurgis Eve celebrates the eve of the feast day of Saint Walpurga and is a public event celebrated with bonfires and singing. (30th April)
Swedish National Day celebrates the end of the Danish ruled Kalmar Union and modern Swedish independence. (6th June)
Archipelago Boat Day is held in Stockholm and features a parade of steam-powered boats making their way to Vaxholm before returning to Stockholm. (June)

Tipping in Sweden

Tipping in Swedish restaurants is not necessary as the service charge is automatically included in bills. It’s common to leave a small gratuity in restaurants after an evening meal as a display of appreciation. Taxi drivers always expect a tip but this is usually just a few Swedish krona.