Start your adventure by exploring the breathtaking Stockholm Archipelago, consisting of over 30,000 islands dotting the Baltic Sea. Bike, hike or kayak around the islands, and stop at the Vaxholm Fortress for a historic tour.
Experience the natural beauty of Sweden in Abisko National Park, located in the Arctic Circle. Go for a hike or take a ride on the chairlift for a stunning view of the Northern Lights in the winter or the Midnight Sun in the summer.
You can’t miss a stay in Ice Hotel, the world’s first and largest hotel made of ice and snow. Enjoy unique activities such as ice sculpting and a wilderness picnic, and definitely don't forget your warmest clothes.
Travel to the Laponia World Heritage Area to explore its stunning landscapes of glaciers, mountain ranges and vast forests. Here you can go ice fishing or spend time with the reindeer herders of the Sámi people.
Hit the slopes in Åre Ski Resort, known for its ski slopes, snow park, and the 2019 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. With over 100 runs, there is skiing or snowboarding for all levels of ability.
Head to Skuleskogen National Park to discover stunning hiking trails and panoramic views of the sea and mountains. Here, you can hike the famous High Coast Trail or climb Skuleberget Mountain and take a zipline ride back down.
Take a scenic boat tour through the Göta Canal, which is known as one of Sweden's greatest engineering achievements. The canal stretches over 100 miles, dotted with small towns, canals locks, and historic attractions.
Visit the stunning Sörmland Baltic Sea Coast, famous for its picturesque fishing villages and scenic coastal roads. You can take a boat out to experience the archipelago's beauty, visit the Nyköpingshus Castle, or take a walk along the coast to discover its quaint towns.
End your adventure by touring Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the private residence of the Swedish royal family. This exquisite palace exhibits 18th-century Rococo style and includes a beautiful park and Chinese Pavilion.
You will need a mix of transportation methods for this itinerary including planes, rental cars, and boats. Flights from Stockholm (ARN) to Kiruna (KRN) start at 550 SEK (approx. $62 USD) and rental cars average around 700 SEK (approx. $79 USD) per day. Boat tours along the Göta Canal start at 1495 SEK (approx. $170 USD), and several boat charters are available for exploring the Stockholm Archipelago.
If you have more time, consider visiting the Isaberg Mountain Resort for skiing and snowboarding, or take a historical tour of Uppsala. With less time, drop a stop at Skuleskogen National Park and/or Sörmland Baltic Sea Coast.
Sweden's largest international airport, Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), connects to all continents, and it is the main airport for this itinerary. The airport is about 25 miles north of Stockholm City and can be reached by train or car.