The land of the midnight sun and the aurora borealis, of achingly hip cities and true wilderness grazed by reindeer, Sweden really is as stunning, spacious and stylish as you imagine it to be.
There’s plenty of space to breathe – at almost 1,000 miles long, blanketed in forest and home to 25 national parks and 267,000 islands, Sweden’s wild places are where to join the locals and hike forest trails and celebrate the solstice in summer, pick berries and go island-hopping in autumn, and ski across frozen lakes in winter (or even be really brave and take a dip in an ice hole, followed by a hot sauna).
Sweden’s cities, by contrast, offer their own brand of Scandi cool – they’re style-conscious, sustainable and home to modern eco-hotels, medieval quarters, word-famous design brands and the last word in Nordic cuisine.
Current travel restrictions and entry requirements
There are no current Covid-19-related requirements regarding testing or self-isolation when entering Sweden, and masks are not required in public as a rule. The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that anyone who develops symptoms of Covid-19 while in the country stay at home and avoid close contact with others.
Best time to go
Sweden’s wild spaces and vibrant cities are rewarding to visit in any season, from joining in the foodie festivities around the summer solstice to gazing up at the mesmerising northern lights in the winter. In May and September temperatures are similar to Britain, and long hours of daylight culminate in midsummer’s vibrant outdoor parties. Summer and autumn are the perfect seasons for hiking, city exploring and island-hopping. December to March is the best time to spot the Northern Lights (but avoid Lapland at Christmas, when it’s crowded and prices can skyrocket) or to take to the slopes at one of Sweden’s 100 ski resorts (except for the last week of February, Swedish half term).
Top regions and cities
Stockholm
Photogenic, inviting, exciting – Sweden’s capital feels like a collection of different cities rolled in one, perhaps because it was built across 14 separate islands, each with their own personality, on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Expect all the ingredients of the Scandinavian Good Life wherever you choose to explore in the city – art galleries and design museums rub shoulders with Scandi boutiques,…
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