Swedes claim quiet reserve but their landscape is up for eye-catching display – northern forests stalked by wolves, a centre mixing fairy-tale cottages and bears, and Baltic shores dotted with prehistoric standing stones and medieval ruins. Celebrate Sweden's principle of Allemansrätt – the right to roam freely, from Bohuslän's 8000-island archipelago to snowy taiga lit by Northern Lights.
There's plentiful culture too, far beyond the museums and galleries of Stockholm and Gothenburg. In the north, the Sami's ancient Arctic lifestyle has been reinvigorated through distinctive arts. Fans of epic castles can marvel at the Renaissance Gripsholm, medieval Bohus, or austere Ekwtorps amid the UNESCO-celebrated archaeological treasures of Oland. Uppsala and Lund are university towns demanding close study, while Visby on the idyllic island of Gotland is one of the world's finest medieval towns. My own secret place? The glass-making region of Småland and its world-class Glass Museum in Växjö. See you there!
Discover picturesque islands on foot or by bike, and savour fabulous seafood in colourful fishing villages.
Bushcraft family holiday in Lapland, the last wilderness in Europe
Discover the many charms of Europe on this enriching adventure
Our Scandinavian holiday embraces Norway and Sweden. Travel beyond the Arctic Circle to the Land of the Midnight Sun via historic cities, wonderful rail journeys and outstanding scenery. This tour lives up to its remarkable expectations.
The ultimate grand tour in search of the Northern Lights! This holiday combines unique highlights of Sweden, Finland and Norway. This holiday helps you tick off experiences including the ICEHOTEL®, dog sledding, snowmobiling and exploring the wilds of Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian Lapland to search for the Northern Lights. Max group size 30 approx
Experience the best of Lapland (exploring across Norway, Sweden and Finland) on this comprehensive self-drive itinerary. Discover lakes, fjords, waterways, national parks and more, and get a true feel for this Sami heartland. The diversity of these three countries is easily distinguished - and there's a range of activities to try on your journey.
A classic hut-to-hut Nordic ski tour inside the Arctic Circle in North Sweden
Combining a stay at two of the most unique hotels in Sweden, this experience will take you to the Treehotel and the ICEHOTEL. Located in the natural forest of Harads, 90km north-west of Luleå, the Treehotel is the childhood dream of Kent and Brittas Lindvall which has now become reality. Without a doubt, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Go Slow... in Sweden from Naturetrek: Go Slow Wildlife Holidays is an exhilarating holiday in Sweden. Available from 17 May 2017 to 25 Apr 2020 this 6 day trip costs from £1,795, which includes flights.
A journey by rail and boat between Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki – three of northern Europe’s most exciting cities.
