15 days in Sweden Itinerary

Situated on Sweden's western coastline, Gothenburg attracts visitors with cultural festivals, a lively music scene, and a blend of classical and modern architecture.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): get to know the resident critters at Slottsskogen, then admire the natural beauty at Horticultural Gardens (Tradgardsforeningen), and then stroll the grounds of Lundby Gamla Kyrka. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Delsjon, see the interesting displays at Aeroseum, pause for some serene contemplation at Vasa Church, then explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Art (Goteborgs Konstmuseum), and finally take in the exciting artwork at Goteborgs Konsthall.

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Stockholm to Gothenburg is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also fly; or take a train; or drive. In February in Gothenburg, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ystad.

Ystad Municipality is a municipality in Skåne County in southern Sweden. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): examine the collection at Ystad Studios Visitor Center, don't miss a visit to Ales Stenar, then see the interesting displays at Ystads Konstmuseum, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Salt Creek Spa.

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You can drive from Gothenburg to Ystad in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in February, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Linkoping.

Linköping is a city in southern Sweden, with 153 000 inhabitants in 2016. On the 18th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Linkoping Cathedral, learn about all things military at Flygvapenmuseum, and then stroll around Tradgardsforeningen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Gamla Linkoping Open-Air Museum, then don't miss a visit to The Industrial Landscape, and then admire the engineering at Norsholms sluss, Gota kanal.

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Traveling by train from Ystad to Linkoping takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In February, daily temperatures in Linkoping can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive to Borlange.

Borlänge Municipality is a municipality in Dalarna County in central Sweden, with an area of 586.4 km². On the 20th (Sat), kick back and relax at Bojsen beach and then fly down the slopes at Romme Alpin.

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You can drive from Linkoping to Borlange in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Linkoping in February, plan for a bit cooler nights in Borlange, with lows around -6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can travel to Abisko.

Abisko's northern location free of light pollution makes it home to one of the greatest displays of the Northern Lights and midnight suns.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): capture your vacation like a pro with Lights Over Lapland and then see the sky in a new way at Aurora Sky Station. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Abisko National Park.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Borlange to Abisko. In February in Abisko, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Kiruna.

Sweden's northernmost city, Kiruna remains best known for its proximity to the world's first hotel-museum built entirely of snow and ice.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): trek along Midnattssolstigen, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at LKAB's Visitor Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Wed): surround yourself with nature on Nutti Sami Siida, pause for some serene contemplation at Jukkasjärvi Kyrka & Församlingsgård, then make a trip to Kiruna Stadshuset, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kiruna Kyrka.

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Traveling by car from Abisko to Kiruna takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, Kiruna is slightly colder than Abisko - with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Lulea.

Luleå is a city on the coast of northern Sweden, and the capital of Norrbotten County, the northernmost county in Sweden. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Isbanan, then appreciate the extensive heritage of County Governor's Residence, then contemplate the long history of Gammelstad Church Town, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nederlulea Kyrka.

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Traveling by car from Kiruna to Lulea takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and flight. In February, plan for daily highs up to -3°C, and evening lows to -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset) and Skogskyrkogarden. Get out of town with these interesting Stockholm side-trips: Uppsala (Godsmagasinet, Uppsala Domkyrka, &more). There's much more to do: head off the coast to Skeppsholmen, appreciate the extensive heritage of Strandvagen, brush up on your military savvy at Army Museum, and explore the world behind art at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde.

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Getting from Lulea to Stockholm by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Lulea in February; daily highs in Stockholm reach 1°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.