Check Out Sweden

16/11/2018

13/09/2017

Get a rooftop view of Stockholm! Not only are there dozens of accessible roofs and patios to enjoy a great view from, but Stockholm even has an official rooftop tour!

(photo courtesy of Simon Paulin)

10/09/2017

Come and visit the 110 year old Abisko National Park! Abisko is just one of 29 national parks in Sweden, but is world renowned for being one of the most beautiful!

(photo courtesy of Katja Kristoferson)

07/09/2017

Check out this awesome video of a Swedish white moose! With about 100 left in the world, spotting one is incredibly rare!

04/09/2017

Go hiking on the High Coast of Sweden! With autumn just around the corner, there are dozens of great hiking spots all over Sweden, with the 40 kilometre High Coast being one of the most popular!

01/09/2017

The end of summer is upon us! But there's still time to explore Sweden in a kayak! There are great places to go in the Gothenburg archipelago...or even go for a row in the middle of bustling Stockholm!

(photo courtesy of Henrik Trygg)

29/08/2017

Take a balloon ride over Stockholm! You'll need some help from the weather, but it's definitely one of the best ways to see the many islands and waterways that make up Sweden's capital city!

(photo courtesy of Ola Ericson)

27/08/2017

Here's an aerial view of Sweden's second city: Gothenburg! Home to fantastic seafood and close to the dozens of islands that make up the Gothenburg Archipelago, Gothenburg's another great city to visit when you're in Europe!

(photo courtesy of Per Pixel Petersson)

24/08/2017

A fantastic view of the museum-filled island of Djurgården in Stockholm! Just a quick 10 minute walk from downtown, you'll find kilometres of spectacular waterways and tree-lined walking paths!

(Photo courtesy of Ola Ericson)

22/08/2017

Good Morning from Sweden! There are dozens of small towns all across the Swedish West Coast, and this charming village in Bohuslän is just one of many!

(Photo courtesy of Per Pixel Petersson)

19/08/2017

A beautiful morning near Gamla Stan in Stockholm! Gamla Stan (literally, 'The Old Town') dates back to the 13th century, and even has one of the oldest restaurants in the world! The Gyldene Freden has been operating since the year 1722!!

(photo courtesy of Ola Ericson)

17/08/2017

Sweden's 'allemansratten' (literally 'All Men's Rights') allows every person to walk, camp, or swim just about anywhere in Sweden! As long as you leave the land as you found it, the whole countryside of Sweden is yours to explore!

(photo courtesy of Helena Wahlman)

14/08/2017

The Lund Cathedral near Malmö is over 900 years old!! Much of the church from medieval times is still intact, and has three supporting bronze pillars made over 800 years ago, as well as an altar that was used as early as 1398! Pope Francis even made a special visit to the church just last year!

(photo courtesy of Per Pixel Petersson)

11/08/2017

It's still summer here in Sweden! This is a lovely pic taken from a Swedish suburb in Bohuslän!

(photo courtesy of Per Pixel Petersson)

08/08/2017

A nice shot of the longest river in Sweden! The Klarälven is over 460 kilometres long! There are many scenic, relaxing boat or canoe rides that you can take along different points of the river, which flows right through Sweden and Norway!

(photo courtesy of Per Pixel Petersson)

05/08/2017

This beautiful area in Sweden is also the most unexplored! There are no roads leading up to Sarek National Park, no paths inside the park, and there are no places to stay! In fact, since only highly skilled mountaineers can hike through, it keeps the 2000 sq km park virtually untouched by humans!

02/08/2017

Good morning from Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city! Officially a city since the year 1621, Gothenburg has the largest harbour in all of the Nordic countries! Inspired by the city of Amsterdam, you'll find scenic boat tours taking you through Gothenburg's lovely canals!

29/07/2017

With temperatures at around 24C this weekend, take a lovely stroll to the museum filled islands of Djurgården and Skeppsholmen! All this greenery is only about a 10 minute walk from the hustle and bustle of downtown Stockholm!

(photo courtesy of Ola Ericson)

26/07/2017

Hello from Sweden! This photo was taken near Risudden, right on the northern border between Finland and Sweden! A special thank you goes out to Check Out Sweden member Chris Kopp for another great pic!

23/07/2017

Sweden has clean air and water wherever you go! (in the big cities too!) This wonderful photo of typical Swedish calmness was taken by one of our members, Chris Kopp!

19/07/2017

It's the middle of July and the streets of Stockholm are empty! (Except for the thousands of tourists, of course!) But many Stockholmers are at their summer house, enjoying some of the minimum 5 weeks of vacation they get every year...spending time with their families!

(photo courtesy of Johan Willner)

16/07/2017

The magnificent Scandinavian Mountains form a natural border between Sweden and Norway in the North! Although not extremely high, (the highest mountain on the Swedish side is 2100 metres), the many glaciers make it a challenging hike!

(photo courtesy of Anders Ekholm)

13/07/2017

Explore the wonderful city of Ålesund in Norway, just a short flight away from Stockholm! Ålesund is close to many beautiful fjords, scenic mountains, the bird island of Runde...and it's also the home to a world class aquarium! The city of Ålesund is a nature lover's dream!

10/07/2017

The twisty Turning Torso tower overlooks the vibrant and beautiful city of Malmö in Southern Sweden! Here's a useful tip: If you're looking for diverse AND incredibly tasty food, Malmö offers the best in the country!

07/07/2017

Good morning! It looks like another lovely summer day in Sweden today! Here's a pic from our southernmost province of Skåne, where you're always free to wander through their picturesque countryside!

(photo courtesy of Måns Fornander)

02/07/2017

This fantastic picture was taken at midnight in northern Sweden! One of the best things about visiting northern Sweden during the summer is taking advantage of over 20 hours of sunlight! Imagine playing golf, fishing, or swimming at 1 in the morning!!

29/06/2017

Copenhagen is the gateway to Scandinavia! And the capital of Denmark is just a 30 minute train ride from Malmö, in the south of Sweden! Visit the land of Lego, Hans Christian Andersen and go to their world famous Tivoli!

25/06/2017

The beautiful city of Riga in Latvia is a quick overnight cruise away from Stockholm! With roots going back to the year 1201, much of Riga is preserved in their scenic Old Town! Riga is just one of the many cities in Northern Europe just a stone's throw away from Sweden's capital!

22/06/2017

Helsinki, Finland is just a short hop away from Stockholm! You can either take a 35 minute flight, or enjoy an entertainment filled overnight cruise! The building dominating the centre is the Helsinki Cathedral, which is almost 170 years old!