Sweden, Sweden

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Sweden

Sweden moves from Baltic archipelagos and design cities to forest, lake and Arctic landscapes shaped by long seasonal light.

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Architecture

On Södermalm, follow Monteliusvägen, a 500-metre path above Riddarfjärden lined with old wooden houses; the view over City Hall, Riddarholmen and Gamla stan is finest at sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit

Best time to travel

June to August suits islands and long days; September adds colour, while February to March balances northern snow and daylight.

Travel tips

Travel by Ildy tips

  • Take the Arlanda Express from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm Central: the non-stop train takes under 20 minutes, with a first stop for Terminals 2, 3 and 4 and a second for Terminal 5.
  • Between Christmas and Easter, look for semlor in Stockholm bakeries: cardamom buns filled with almond paste and whipped cream, at their peak on Fettisdagen, Shrove Tuesday.
  • Explore the archipelago on Waxholmsbolaget's county-run boats, the islanders' own public transport from Arholma in the north to Landsort in the south, instead of a single sightseeing loop.
  • Ride the Stockholm metro as a gallery: more than 90 of its 100 stations carry art by over 150 artists, from painted bedrock caverns to mosaics and light installations.

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Follow the rhythm of the place first, then shape the journey around the experiences that feel most like your own.

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Sweden, Sweden

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