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Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is one of Europe’s most important business centers and home to modern
design, rich history, incredible food and some of Sweden’s best shopping. Make
sure you visit Gamla Stan (the Old Town), Ulriksdals Palace and Skansen –
Stockholm’s open-air museum. It’s a great place to picnic or hike during your
Swedish vacation.
- Stockholm Palace
- Stockholm City Hall
- Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour
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Vadstena, Sweden
Vadstena Abbey is a monastery in Vadstena on Lake Vättern in Sweden. Founded by
Saint Bridget, it was closed during the Swedish Reformation, and today is open
to visitors as a museum.
- Vadstena Castle
- Vadstena Abbey
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Kalmar, Sweden
This adorable little town on Sweden’s southeast coast is best known for its
impressive fortress and proximity to lovely beaches. But Kalmar isn’t just good
for a day trip—it’s also home to some of Scandinavia’s most stunning botanical
gardens. The leafy green grounds, which play host to 1,000 different species of
trees and plants from around the world, are a wonderful place to spend an
afternoon exploring nature.
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Ystad, Sweden
Ystad is a beautiful small town, full of charm and stories. The old harbor is
one of the most picturesque I’ve ever seen. From there, you can take a ferry to
Denmark which just adds to its appeal.
- Bjärsjöholm Castle
- Wallander Trail
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Halmstad, Sweden
To make one of the best stops on your road trip through Sweden, you can’t do
much better than Halmstad. Nestled in Southwestern Sweden, it’s as quaint as it
is charming and a place that has a lot to offer if you’re looking for small-town
vibes and laid-back relaxation.
- Halmstad Castle
- Wapnö Castle
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Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg is a must-see, but don’t make it your only destination. What makes
Gothenburg truly special is its surroundings—it’s situated in between two fjords
and near Göteborg Landvetter Airport, which means you can easily take day trips
to nearby spots like Marstrand and Falkenberg.
- Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour
- Haga Old Town
- Fish Church
- Skansen Krona
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Sunne, Sweden
Sunne is a small town and seat of Sunne Municipality in Värmland County,
located in west central Sweden.
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Rättvik, Sweden
This little town is famous for its beautiful archipelago, which is just an hour
away from Stockholm. The most photographed place in Rattvik is without a doubt
Båtmansö. Here you can stay overnight or for as long as you like on one of two
tiny islands with 10 wooden cabins and a restaurant on each.
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Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm: Old Town, Djurgården Island & Vasa Museum