Must-see attractions in Sweden

  • Rådhuset

    Malmö

    The city hall, dating from 1546, has undergone some notable renovations. It's used for administrative and civil functions and not open for visitors, as…

  • Ströms Hembygdsförenings

    Lappland

    Wander around the 20 old buildings that make up this outdoor community museum down by the water. On site, Cafe Tomten serves up coffee, tea and snacks.

  • Rosenvingeskahuset

    Malmö

    This magnificent building dates from 1535 when it was the residence of a Danish and Norwegian noble family. It can only be viewed from the outside.

  • Köpmansmagasinet

    Skåne

    A renovated 19th-century warehouse east of the harbour, with local exhibitions of handicrafts and art (for sale). There's a small café inside.

  • Linnaeum Orangery

    Uppsala

    This beautiful orangery, a focal point of the Linnaean Gardens of Uppsala, is over 200 years old.

  • Thottska Huset

    Malmö

    On the corner of Östergatan near Drottingtorget you'll find the city's oldest half-timbered house (1558). It's not open to the public.

  • Skånes Konstförening

    Malmö

    This compact gallery located 1km south of Möllevångstorget, concentrates on emerging and lesser-known, mainly Scanian, artists.

  • Trelleborgs Museum

    Skåne

    Just east of the town centre, this museum covers a wide range of themes, including a 700-year-old settlement discovered nearby.

  • Kalkugnarna i Smygehamn

    Skåne

    This huge 19th-century kiln near ​Köpmansmagasinet gallery recalls the bygone lime industry; it smoked its last in 1954.

  • Lojsta Träsk

    Gotland

    Stop off at Lojsta to see the deepest lakes in Gotland, the remains of an early medieval fortress and a fine church.

  • Tivoliparken

    Skåne

    Riverside Tivoliparken is perfect for a summertime evening stroll or a waffle or two at a waterside cafe.

  • Strömstads Museum

    Bohuslän

    Housed in an old power station, this museum displays local photography and objects from nautical history.

  • Långe Jan

    Southeastern Sweden

    Scandinavia's tallest lighthouse is a proud sentinal at the island's southernmost point.

  • Ölands Djurpark

    Gotland

    A zoo, amusement park and water park combined. Free admission for children under 1m.

  • Coign of Vantage

    Skåne

    This signpost marks Swedens southernmost point: latitude 55° 20’ 3”.

  • St Clemens Ruins

    Visby

    The ruin of a Romanesque church dating from the mid-13th century.

  • Helge And Kyrka

    Visby

    The only stone-built octagonal church in Visby, built in 1200.

  • Utvandrar-Monumentet

    Southern Sweden

    This poignant monument commemorates all America-bound emigrants. Its figures are characters from Vilhelm Moberg’s classic The Emigrants: Karl Oscar,…

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