Top Sweden Vacation Packages

Sweden – and the wider Scandinavian region (with Norway and Denmark) – is a delightful vacation spot. In summer you can explore Sweden’s beautiful lakes, forests, islands and beaches. In winter you can stay in an ice hotel, go dog sledding and snowmobiling, or even hunt for the northern lights.

People in Sweden speak Swedish, a Germanic language. English is widely spoken, though, and many restaurants provide menus in English, so you will easily get by without knowing any Swedish.

Sweden is one of the best countries in the world to see the northern lights (aurora borealis). Head to Swedish Lapland, the northernmost part of the country, to increase your chances of spotting this natural light show.

Swedish Lapland is located in the Arctic Circle, close to the North Pole where aurora activity takes place. It’s important that you time your trip for the winter, as you need the dark nights to be able to see the colourful lights. In summer the skies are too bright to spot them.

Learn more about the best time and place to see northern lights in Sweden on our experts’ blog. Or find out where and where to see the aurora borealis in Northern Europe.

There’s a wide range of activities awaiting you in this gorgeous Scandinavian country. Here are our top recommendations on what to do on your Sweden vacation:

• • Admire regal palaces such as the UNESCO World Heritage site, Drottningholm Palace
• • Celebrate the summer solstice in June at a traditional and lively Midsommar festival
• • Hike, bike, or wild swim in the Stockholm archipelago, a collection of forested islands
• • Revel in Sweden’s café culture with a fika (“coffee break”) and try a classic cinnamon bun
• • Cycle along the pretty streets of Gothenburg and discover the country’s largest botanical garden
• • Tour centuries-old forts like the castles of Borgholm, Malmöhus, Örebro and Gripsholm
• • Stroll through quaint medieval towns like Ystad and marvel at the megalithic stones of Ales Stenar
• • Search for the aurora borealis in Swedish Lapland, which lies in the “Northern Lights Belt”
• • Explore the dazzling, snowy landscapes around Kiruna by dog sled, snowmobile or snowshoe
• • Sleep in one of the world’s most unusual hotels, the ICEHOTEL, which is rebuilt each year

Read more about the activities you can enjoy in Sweden with these seasonal travel guides:

Sweden in Summer: What to Do and Where to Go
Sweden in Winter: What to Do and Where to Go

Take your pick from Sweden’s attractive cities, lush scenic spots, and charming villages. Here are the top places to visit in Sweden:

• Stockholm
• Gothenburg
• Kiruna
• Dalarna
• Stockholm archipelago
• Österlen
• Malmö
• Abisko National Park
• Öland
• Värmland
   

For a summer vacation in Scandinavia, you could start your tour in Stockholm. This is the capital and largest city in Sweden, spread over 14 islands in the Baltic Sea. Or for a winter trip to Lapland, head to Kiruna, the country’s northernmost city and a mecca for northern lights viewing.

For more tips on the best vacation spots in Sweden, check out our experts’ blog.

Sweden is a year-round destination, so you can choose when to go according to the sights and activities you’d like to experience.

For example, to enjoy activities like hiking, visit Sweden in summer. Between June and August, you’ll find that the days are long and the weather is pleasant, so it’s a great time to be outdoors. Many city-dwellers hotfoot it to the countryside and stay in rural cottages or go wild camping.

From late May to mid-July, Stockholm experiences around 18 hours of daylight each day, while in Swedish Lapland the sun doesn’t go down at all. This phenomenon is called the midnight sun and it occurs in places that lie within the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle.

You could time your trip for late June to catch the summer solstice celebrations in Sweden. Watch or join in with the locals as they enjoy this exciting day in their calendar, spending the longest day of the year singing and dancing.

Alternatively, the shoulder season – spring or autumn – is a good time to visit Sweden for the chance to see blooming flowers or golden trees respectively. Compared to the popular summer months, you’d have a quieter experience, but still with some sunny weather and fairly long days.

Finally, consider visiting Sweden in winter to watch the northern lights and surround yourself with snow-laden scenery. Escape to Swedish Lapland between December and March to experience a true winter wonderland, where you have a good chance of spotting the aurora borealis. You could even stay in an ice hotel!

Although winter is not a good time for driving in Sweden, due to the tricky road conditions, it’s great for peace and quiet. Travel by train and cruise in the Scandinavian Triangle instead to experience the capital cities between October and April.

Keen to learn more about when to visit Sweden? Discover the best times and places to visit in Scandinavia.

The price of your Sweden vacation package will vary, depending on how long you plan to stay for and which activities you want to experience. You can find your price by choosing a tour on this page and selecting your dates.

While we can’t guarantee how much day-to-day costs will be, we can assure you that Nordic Visitor trips provide excellent value. Your tour always includes handpicked accommodation, daily breakfasts, a detailed personal itinerary, and access to our 24/7 helpline.

If you opt for a self-drive tour of Sweden or Scandinavia, the package price includes the cost of your rental car. You’re also covered with unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Basic Theft Protection (TP), and VAT.

Choose an independent tour of Sweden or Scandinavia, and your tickets for public transport – ferry, train or internal flights – are included in the package price.

Bear in mind that you can save money on your trip when you take advantage of our Special Offers for Sweden.

Yes, you pick the arrival date that works best for you. Select your arrival date online when you reserve your tour package.

Your Sweden vacation package is customisable, so you can add extra nights and optional activities to your itinerary.

Our Sweden travel experts have designed these tours with tried-and-tested routes and top recommended places. You can therefore rest assured that you’ll experience the best of Sweden on your getaway. But if there’s anything you want to add or amend, don’t hesitate to ask.

We recommend that you purchase your flight tickets once your Nordic Visitor package has been confirmed. After your personal travel consultant has secured all your tour bookings, you can purchase your flights.

Here is an essential packing list for any trip to Sweden:

• Short and long-sleeve shirts
• Warm jumper or fleece
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers
• Comfortable walking shoes or boots

In summer we recommend you also bring:

• Sunglasses, sun hat and SPF lotion
• Light scarf or thin jumper
• Swimsuit
• Sandals

In winter you should pack:

• Thermal layers
• Woollen socks
• Warm scarf, hat and gloves
• Insulated jacket
• Insulated boots

Although it’s not exactly an item to pack, make sure you have personal travel insurance before you come on vacation to Sweden. You’ll probably also want to bring your camera to take home all your special memories!