What to do and see in Sweden, Sweden: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

December 6, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Coordinates: 63°N 16°E / 63°N 16°E / 63; 16
Restaurants in Sweden

1. Kungliga Djurgarden

Stockholm Sweden +46 8 402 60 00 http://kungligadjurgarden.com
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4.5 based on 3,672 reviews

Kungliga Djurgarden

Reviewed By Sorellina - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

Beautiful park with lots of activities, walkways and woodland. Cafés, restaurants and museums are available if you tire of the wonderful scenery!

2. Stockholm City Hall

Hantverkargatan 1, Stockholm 11152 Sweden +46 8 508 290 58 [email protected] http://www.stockholm.se/cityhall
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4.5 based on 6,272 reviews

Stockholm City Hall

The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden's most famous buildings, and one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions. It houses offices for 200 people including the Municipal Council, and is also famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique art pieces. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10 December each year. Between May and September, the City Hall Tower offers a breathtaking view of Stockholm.

Reviewed By 31HomeGames - Charlotte, United States

There are two separate tours you can take at Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset). They have separate entrances and separate prices. The tower tour entrance is on the left when inside the vilify hall courtyard and facing the lake. The city hall tour entrance is on the right. Both tours are worth taking but we enjoyed the tour of the tower the most. There are 365 steps to the tower viewing area. It is a very interesting and enjoyable climb, mostly up ramps that go up in a square shape, through brick walled corridors with triangular brick ceilings, around the perimeter walls of the tower. There are also some stairs and the option of an elevator to take you part of the way up. The 360 degree views from the viewing platform are spectacular. You get fantastic views of Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen. Tours are timed and one group must leave the platform before the next comes up. The main part of city hall is only accessible via paid guided tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting. It is best to avoid Saturdays for tours as some areas are closed for multiple weddings on that day. The highlights are the huge Blue Room (which isn’t blue), the council chambers, the Prince’s Gallery (with beautiful frescoes) and the over-the-top Golden Hall with its elaborate gold mosaics depicting Swedish history.

3. Engelsberg Ironworks

Sweden
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Engelsberg Ironworks

4. Uppsala Domkyrka

Domkyrkoplan 2, Uppsala 753 10 Sweden +46 18 430 36 30 [email protected] http://www.uppsaladomkyrka.se
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4.5 based on 1,007 reviews

Uppsala Domkyrka

Reviewed By perideb

Cathedral is breathtaking. The service at the gift shop was very good, she told us brief history and answered some of our questions. Overall, great experience.

5. Kalmar Castle

1 Kungsgatan, Kalmar 392 33 Sweden +46 480 45 14 90 [email protected] http://www.kalmarslott.se/english
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4.5 based on 854 reviews

Kalmar Castle

The history of this legendary castle goes back 800 years. For a long time, Kalmar Castle was an important fortification and known as the key to the kingdom because of its strategical location. The Swedish-Danish border was located only a short distance to the south, because Scania and Blekinge were Danish territories at the time. Kalmar Castle was given its current design during the 16th century, when the Vasa kings Gustav, Erik XIV and Johan III rebuilt the medieval castle and made it into a Renaissance palace, furnished and decorated in continental fashion. Even before then the castle had played an important role in Nordic politics, for example as the location for the signing of the Kalmar Union in 1397. This event was celebrated during the whole year of 1997, the union's 600th anniversary. Kalmar Castle is a symbol for Kalmar. The castle's history features international politics, court intrigues, fiery sieges and fierce battles. Today the castle is vibrant and lively place where many people visit.

Reviewed By fjtange - Etten-Leur, The Netherlands

Highly recommendable to visit! Fantastic medieval castle with authentic sceneries. Would be good though to read-in a bit on the history before visiting.

6. Lund Cathedral

Kyrkogatan 6, Lund Sweden +46 46 35 87 00 [email protected] http://www.lundsdomkyrka.se
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4.5 based on 1,160 reviews

Lund Cathedral

Every year more than 700,000 people visit Lund Cathedral, Swedens most visited Church. People of all ages and types are attracted here for a variety of reasons. Besides those who attend services or seek spiritual renewal, there are many tourists groups from different countries, school classes as well as visiting parties from other churches and congregations. Lund Cathedral was consecrated in 1145, and contains many well-known artifacts and features of considerable historical interest. Please don´t miss to visit the Cathedral Forum, Domkyrkoforum, a brand new modern building just south of the Cathedral. Here you can see two films about the Cathedral, drink coffee/tea, and get information.

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore

This is a beautifully built cathedral. It is worth a visit with a day trip from Malmo. The interior of the cathedral is beautiful and you can visit the basement of the church as well. A must visit when in Lund.

7. Little Square

Lilla Torg, Malmo 211 34 Sweden
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4.5 based on 2,606 reviews

Little Square

Reviewed By danielaI6579BU - Baltimore, United States

Charming area that’s paved with natural stones with a nice variety of restaurants and shops. A couple of the restaurants are busy year round (especially in summer) as they have ample outdoor seating.. Nicely decorated with plenty of lights during the holiday season. (Don’t miss the oversized lamp) About 10 minutes walk from Malmo C & easy to find & close to the Stortorget. Great for a drink or meal in the square.

8. The Industrial Landscape

Laxholmen, Norrkoping Sweden http://www.upplev.norrkoping.se/en/seedo/the-industrial-landscape
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4.5 based on 262 reviews

The Industrial Landscape

Reviewed By uppenbarelsen - Stockholm, Sweden

A beautiful stream in the middle of the city, surrounded by a re-imagined industrial landscape in "The Liverpool of Sweden".

9. Radhuset

Helsingborg 251 89 Sweden +46 42 10 50 00
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Radhuset

The Town HallBuilt in the 1890s in neo-Gothic style according to plans by Alfred Hellerström who subsequently became the city architect. Declared a listed building in 1967. The clock tower is 65 metres high, the façade richly decorated and the interiors magnificent. The stained glass windows with motifs from the city’s history are famed.

Reviewed By DerAlteBach - Sydney, Australia

This neo-Gothic town hall is most impressive, with red brick walls and a green roof. It dominates the area, which is quite attractive.

10. Kullen Lighthouse

Italienska vagen 323, Hoganas 260 42 Sweden +46 70 582 23 72 [email protected] http://www.kullensfyr.se
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4.5 based on 244 reviews

Kullen Lighthouse

The Lighthouse will be open weekends during 25th of march-30th of June 11 am-5 pm July open daily until august 15 An exhibition will show the almost 1000 year history of light on the mountain. A new Cafe will offer the best food of the local area. Outside serving with magic views

Reviewed By 70stelland - Bromma, Sweden

From here you have an excellent view. You can also walk down to the small light house at the tip of the rocks and enjoy some trails nearby. There are also some caves you can get to by foot.

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