Looking for Sweden travel tips?

Välkommen to “Take Me to Sweden” – a comprehensive travel blog that has all the tips and tricks you need to make the most of your visit to Sweden.

Whether you’re a first-time traveler to Sweden, or have already fallen in love with this inspiring country, “Take me to Sweden” is your ultimate guide to uncovering the hidden gems of Sweden. From wild camping in the mystical Lapland, to indulging in the ultimate Swedish experience of staying in a red stuga by the lake in southern Sweden, or soaking up the vibrant culture of Stockholm – here you’ll find all the information and inspiration you need to create your perfect trip to Sweden. Let the journey begin!

Stockholm city break

Stockholm

My first time in Stockholm – city trip

27 September 2020 / Heidi

Stockholm

Day trips from Stockholm

7 March 2019 / Heidi

Stockholm

The Vasa Museum in Stockholm

17 July 2016 / Heidi

Summer in Sweden

Picture taken at midnight, next to the ICE Hotel in Swedish Lapland.

Lapland Typically Swedish

Midnight sun in Sweden

Did you know that the sun in the northern part …

Stockholm

Flea markets or loppis in Stockholm

Sweden and flea markets, it’s a special thing. If you …

At Camping Gällivare in Swedish Lapland you wake up with a view over Dundret.

Practical information

Wild camping in Sweden

It is deafeningly silent when I wake up. My tent …

Stockholm

Outdoor swimming: Stockholm’s best swimming spots

There is nothing quite like the Swedish summer. Long days, …

Going on a holiday in Sweden - useful information and festive dates

Practical information

Important dates and school holidays in Sweden 2023

A new year, a new empty agenda! My agenda is never empty for very long as I begin to mark …

30 December 2022 / Heidi

Tipping in Sweden

4 July 2021 / Heidi

Is Sweden expensive?

20 June 2021 / Heidi

What type of electrical outlet do you need in Sweden?

22 April 2020 / Heidi

Buying alcohol in Sweden

23 March 2019 / Heidi

Supermarkets in Sweden

5 March 2019 / Heidi

Typically Swedish

Fika, or the famous Swedish coffee break is more than having a coffee and a 'kanelbulle'. It's also about taking the time to relax and be in the moment.

Fika, the Swedish coffee break

31 July 2016 / Heidi

Fredagsmys is a popular tradition in Sweden. It's all about making it cosy at home on Friday evenings.

Fredagsmys, the Swedish tradition of eating tacos on Friday

6 March 2019 / Heidi

Swedish children are very familiar with the concept of lördagsgodis, eating candy on Saturdays.

Lördagsgodis & Swedish candy

6 March 2019 / Heidi

Travel inspiration Sweden

Lapland

Kiruna, the Swedish town that has to move 4 km

12 August 2021 / Heidi

Slow travel in Sweden: travelling from Mora to Gällivare by Inlandsbanan

Jämtland-Härjedalen Lapland

Inlandsbanan part 2: from Östersund to Gällivare

8 August 2021 / Heidi

Landsort was the first island in the archipelago I visited and it will always have a special place in my heart. I mean, look at this view!

Stockholm

Landsort, the southernmost part of the Stockholm archipelago

20 April 2021 / Heidi

Västerbotten

Dog sledging in Granö

20 January 2021 / Heidi

Sörmland

Stendörren, a nature reserve in Sörmland

28 July 2019 / Heidi

Sörmland

Julita Manor – a daytrip in Sörmland

9 April 2017 / Heidi

Ale's Stones in Southern Sweden is like the Swedish Stonehenge.

Skåne

Ale’s Stones, the Swedish Stonehenge (Ales Stenar)

25 September 2016 / Heidi

Gripsholm Slott in Mariefred has magnificent views over the Lake Mälaren.

Sörmland

Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred

21 August 2016 / Heidi

Reading Swedish for beginners: Interlinear Books

Reading is important when learning a new language.

After learning Swedish for a few months, I already bought a first book: En man som heter Ove. I was motivated to start reading books in Swedish, but soon I had to give up. Too many words were unknown for me and I should actually have looked them up to …

26 February 2020 / Heidi

Learning Swedish in 3 months: yes, you can!

My tips and tricks to learn Swedish in 3 months.

Hej, tack, varsågod … These are words that you will quickly pick up if you are travelling in Sweden. But those who want more, those who are really interested in the Swedish language, can learn basic Swedish in just three months. Learning Swedish in 3 months – action plan Warning, …

14 August 2016 / Heidi

Learn Swedish in 30 days

Challenge #30dayslearningSwedish Can you master the Swedish language in just 30 days? I certainly believe you can have basic conversations in Swedish after just one month if you are motivated. Is learning Swedish on your bucket list? Keep on reading! In 2015 I taught myself Swedish in 3 months time …

27 February 2020 / Heidi