An archipelago day
Stockholm's archipelago has 30,000 islands. Take a ferry for a day trip — swim off rocks, eat at a harbor restaurant, wander trails through pine forests.
✨ Must-sees in Sweden
The real must-sees in Sweden go beyond the postcard spots. These are the places locals point visitors toward once the obvious sights are out of the way.
In Sweden, must-sees comes down to a few things: an archipelago day, a swedish sauna + cold plunge, and midsommar in the countryside.
A Swedish sauna + cold plunge
Public saunas are experiencing a renaissance. Hellasgården in Stockholm, Frihamnen in Gothenburg. Sweat, then jump in freezing water. Repeat. It's transformative.
Midsommar in the countryside
If you're in Sweden around June 20–26, find a Midsummer celebration. Flower crowns, maypole dancing, herring, strawberries, and aquavit. The most Swedish experience possible.