Sweden is one of Northern Europe’s most fascinating destinations, a country where unspoilt nature, elegant cities, design, history and traditions come together in perfect balance. Located on the eastern side of the Scandinavian Peninsula, facing the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia, Sweden is famous for its vast forests, more than 100,000 lakes, the Stockholm archipelago, Swedish Lapland and the Northern Lights. It is an ideal destination for travellers who love wide open spaces, but also for those who want to discover modern cities rich in culture and innovation.

Many journeys begin in Stockholm, the capital, built across fourteen islands connected by bridges. The historic district of Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, the Vasa Museum and the lively neighbourhood of Södermalm are among the city’s main attractions. Other interesting destinations include Gothenburg, on the west coast, known for its harbour and canals, Malmö, connected to Denmark by the Øresund Bridge, and Swedish Lapland, where visitors can experience the Midnight Sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter. Abisko National Park, countless archipelagos, forests and lakes reveal the country’s extraordinary natural diversity.

During our travels we discovered a Sweden that is elegant, welcoming and deeply connected to nature. Walking through Stockholm, exploring archipelagos, travelling through forests and lakes, visiting modern cities and experiencing the Scandinavian way of life allowed us to appreciate a country where quality of life, sustainability and respect for the environment are part of everyday culture.

Our articles about Sweden

This page brings together all the articles we have published about Sweden on Miranda Loves Travelling. Here you will find our travel experiences, cities, museums, archipelagos, natural parks, Lapland, hotels, restaurants and many other places we explored during our journeys. Every article is based entirely on our personal experience and illustrated with original photographs.

Our photographs

All the photographs featured on Miranda Loves Travelling were taken during our travels across Sweden. Our galleries include Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Lapland, archipelagos, lakes, forests and many other places that reflect the country’s remarkable natural beauty.

Between elegant cities and pristine nature

Sweden is a destination that captivates travellers with its balance between modernity and nature. From coastal cities to Lapland’s forests, from archipelagos to great lakes, every itinerary offers authentic experiences in one of Europe’s most sustainable and beautiful countries.

Stockholm
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Skansen

[May, 2011] Skansen is the world first outdoor museum build in 1891 in Stockholm. They are exhibiting real old houses from all over Sweden and showing the old life with real people demonstrating as a bakery,…

Food

Reindeer

[May, 2011] It is enjoyable to eat local foods when you are travelling.Here in Stockholm, I found reindeer meat in the menu of a restaurant in the old town.Of course I chose that.To be honest…

Hotels

Hotel in Stockholm

[May, 2011] We stayed in a hotel called Radisson Blu Royal Viking in Stockholm. We chose this because of the location, which is just next to the central station. Although it is one of the…