Sweden

Gorgeous archipelagos, peaceful lakes, castles, reindeer, Viking heritage, mountains, endless forests, Sámi culture, Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis, the midnight sun, medieval cities, elk, outdoor adventures, Christmas markets and ICEHOTELS. Sweden is one of Scandinavia’s most varied destinations.

Why travel to Sweden with 50 Degrees North?

Sweden is the Nordic country travellers tend to underestimate. It sits between Norway's fjords and Finland's Lapland, quieter than both, and that is precisely its appeal: thousands of islands off Stockholm, forests and lakes that run for hours, a design culture woven into ordinary life, and an Arctic north with its own character. It rewards travellers who would rather have a place to themselves than see it at its busiest.

Our team designs Sweden in-house, drawing on the same local knowledge that shapes all our Nordic journeys. That means routes that pair the obvious anchors, Stockholm, Swedish Lapland, with the slower inland and coastal stretches most itineraries pass over, and accommodation chosen for its character rather than its category.

Whether you join one of our small group tours, travel independently, or explore on a tailor-made luxury itinerary, the aim is the same: to show you a country that reveals itself slowly.

What makes a 50 Degrees North Sweden journey different?

Islands and inland water
Sweden's character is shaped by its waterways, from the thousands of islands in the Stockholm archipelago to the quiet inland lakes further north. Our journeys build in time on and beside the water rather than treating it as scenery from a window.

Arctic Lapland, at its own pace
Northern Sweden offers some of the region's most memorable winter travel: the northern lights, dog sledding, and distinctive stays including the original ICEHOTEL. Our small group winter journeys are led by a 50 Degrees North tour leader throughout and supported by local guides, with 24-hour emergency support behind them.

A design culture you can travel through
Swedish design is not confined to museums. It shows up in the architecture, the hotels we choose and the texture of daily city life, and our itineraries are built to let you experience it rather than just observe it.

The freedom to roam
Sweden's tradition of allemansrätten, the right to roam, is central to how the country relates to its landscape. It underpins a genuine outdoor culture of hiking, kayaking and open access to nature, and it shapes the kind of experiences we can build.

When is the best time to visit Sweden?

Each season gives Sweden a different character. Summer means the midnight sun and long, open days for time outdoors. Autumn brings forest colour and harvest traditions. Winter turns Lapland dark enough for the northern lights, over snow-covered ground. Spring is the quiet reawakening, fresh landscapes and returning wildlife.

If you are weighing Sweden alongside its neighbours, or deciding how long to give it, our guide on how to plan a Scandinavia trip works through timing, pacing and combining countries.

Travel with us and discover Sweden through its forests, islands, design culture and Arctic landscapes.