Thrilling Sweden Adventure: Stockholm, Uppsala, Umeå in 7 Days

1. Day 1: Stockholm
   From Arlanda Airport to Djurgården (30 minutes by Taxi)

   Walk around the beautiful Djurgården Island forest trails and visit the fascinating Vasa Museum.

2. Day 2: Stockholm to Uppsala
   From Stockholm to Uppsala (38 minutes by Train)

   Visit Uppsala Cathedral and learn the history of Sweden's largest church, followed by a walk through the picturesque botanical garden of Linnaeus.

3. Day 3: Umeå
   From Uppsala to Umeå (5 hours by Train)

   Explore the Umedalen Sculpture Park and grab lunch at trendy Repin Gallery Cafe before indulging in local delicacies at the Farmers Market.

4. Day 4: Umeå
   Central Umeå (10 minutes by Bus)

   Discover the Guitars Museum and witness a fascinating exhibition of rare and famous guitars. Explore the history of Swedish pioneers at the Västerbottens Museum.

5. Day 5: Umeå
   From Umeå to Sandforsstrand (45 minutes by Taxi)

   Stay in Hotell Kramfors for a relaxing warm water soak and enjoy fishing on the bank of the stunning Järved Lake.

6. Day 6: Umeå
   From Umeå to Hemso Fastning (2 hours by Car)

   Visit the beautiful castle Hemso Fastning, a medieval fortress on an island, with breathtaking Baltic sea views followed by a breathtaking horseback ride in Lovisedal.

7. Day 7: Umeå
   From Umeå to Göteborg (12 hours by Train)

   Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Maggie's Cafe before departing for Göteborg. Relax and enjoy the scenic train ride back.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Djurgården Island and Vasa Museum (2 hours, £22)
• Uppsala Cathedral and Botanical Garden (3 hours, £10)
• Umedalen Sculpture Park, Repin Gallery Cafe, and Farmers Market (5 hours, £30)
• Guitars Museum and Västerbottens Museum (3 hours, £11)
• Hotell Kramfors and Järved Lake Fishing (1 day, £150)
• Hemso Fastning and Lovisedal Horseback Ride (1 day, £80)
• Maggie's Cafe in Umeå (1 hour, £12)
• Total Estimated Costs: 308 GBP

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore more museums in Stockholm such as Skansen Open-Air Museum or ABBA Museum. Also, it might be worth visiting the iconic Ice hotel near Umeå. If you have less time, Uppsala is doable in a half-day trip from Stockholm.