Tourist Attractions & Monuments Sweden

The most beautiful view of the city. From the top of the 54 m of this water castle, striated white and sky blue, you dominate the whole region from mountains to lake. And of course we discover the castle and the city centre from a very different angle. It's essential if you go to the corner. A café at the top of the water castle offers for 95 Sek a dish, a drink, a salad and a coffee and offers an exceptional view.

Örebro Castle was originally a lookout tower in the 13th century and a manor house in the 15th century, but it was not until the end of the 19th century that it took on its final form. The building, with its four rounded towers, is built on Svartån, the black river. Today the building is occupied by the local governor, but the north-east tower can be visited, where there is an informative permanent exhibition, free of charge. It is accessed by walking along the walls on the right after the small bridge. The rest of the building is only open to guided tours for groups.

Five kilometres east of Västerås, this unique - and free - site attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is indeed the largest burial mound in Sweden, a remnant of this crossroads during the Viking period and a place where the king passed through after his coronation in the Middle Ages. The site is characterized by a long line of standing stones and contains one of the most remarkable runic stones in the country. Not to be missed, winter or summer. Information at the tourist office.

This cathedral with its atypical shape (the building is relatively low, but the tip of the bell tower is huge) was built in the 13th century and holds in its museum a collection of silver objects dating back to that time. The present church was originally built as a three-storey Romanesque basilica in the 13th century and consecrated on 16 August 1271. The cathedral has undergone many extensions since then. It also houses the marble tomb of King Erik XIV.

About kilometres south appears the village of Bredsätra. The ruins of the St. Birgitta Chapel of the 5 th century are km beyond the coast. It's an excellent place for bird watching.

Ready for a swim? The waters of Västervik are very clean and have the European blue flag label. So you don't have to go without! The locals will tell you that the best place to swim is 4 km north-east of the town: Gränsö Slott. Next to the hotel, there is something for everyone. There are sandy beaches, rocks, and promontories for diving. Another popular spot is located in the islets of the Lysingbad complex, east of the city centre, but only accessible to camping guests.

It is divided into two parts. In Gamla Öster (east), between the new St. Peter's Church and the waterfront, are concentrated lovely wooden houses separated by cobblestone streets. The medieval white church of St. Gertrude is the first building to be constructed on the present site of Västervik. On the other side, Gamla Norr is the oldest part of the city. Next to it is the oldest red house in the city. Along the cobblestone streets are traditional houses painted in bright colors.

The Oskarshamn Maritime Museum, presenting maritime objects and documents from the Oskarshamn region, and the Döderhultar Museum, where amazing wooden sculptures of people or animals are gathered, whose author, Axel Pettersson, was an eccentric Swede who lived at the beginning of the ^20th century. The museum presents a unique collection of nearly 200 of the best wooden sculptures of Döderhultarn, which testify to a bygone era.

This is where the grand botanist Von Linné was born, and in Växjö he studied up to 20 years. There is also a statue of him behind the cathedral, where his school was located. The location, located in the heart of a natural reserve, has been restored for the tricentennial of the birth of the scientist. This is an opportunity to see what this part of Sweden could look like 300 years ago: the area is completely preserved, around the house, the gardens, the fields, the new orangerie… You can even qualify for a guided tour in French by calling in advance.

One of the best glass factories in the region. Possibility to follow a guide for the visit. The site is on display, due to the success of the company. Here they blow pieces for the whole house, with very nice hand painted patterns. You can also visit the Kosta Art Gallery, which exhibits artists who work with glass. Here you can see famous Swedish and international artists, all of whom have a passion for crystal.

Behind the cathedral is a very old Viking burial stone dating back to the year 1000. Found in the east chapel, it has a rune text engraved in the shape of a snake. The translation can be found on a nearby descriptive panel: "Stone erected by Tyke the Viking in memory of Gunnar, son of Grim. May God protect his soul".

The runic alphabet is also detailed: the opportunity to write your first name with the letters of the ancient Scandinavian peoples.

This street, pedestrian in its central part, crosses Karlskrona from east to west. It is surrounded by major shops, hotels and restaurants, as well as the unique cinema. In summer, we go down by eating ice cream. Sometimes, sitting on a bench, listen to groups of musicians.

At the end of Ronnebygatan, to the west, the fish wharf once housed the fish market. The statue Fiskargumman, by Erik Höglund, represents a fishmonger calling out to passers-by. The inhabitants of the archipelago continue to moor their boats here. It is the starting point of the main excursions. A tip: cross the small footbridge that leads to the island of Stakholmen. A perfect place for a picnic, with a breathtaking view of the Borgmästarefjärden at sunset.

This small fishing village is a lively marina in the summer, with restaurants and cafes along the pebble beach. In the evening, it is delicious to dine on the terrace of one of the restaurants, watching the sailboats on a sea that turns pink with the setting sun. You may also see the ferry passing in the distance towards the island of Gotland. 3 km north, along the coast, in the nature reserve of Neptuni Åkrar, the meadows are strewn with viperine, a small rare blue flower, a treat for the eyes!

Ruins of the Chapel of Saint Birgita.It is an excellent place for bird watching.

Sandvik. Fishing port and stone industry center, famous especially for its eight-story wooden windmill.

Föra.Village located 2 km east of road 136. Its church is curiously flanked by a ^12th century fortified tower.

Jordhamn. 3 km along the coast is the only stone-polishing mill in Öland.

Vi Alvar. Just before the village of Källa, on road 136, there is a burial ground with a prehistoric circular monument and sacrificial stones.

Byrums Sandvik. 8 km northwest of Högby, on the west coast, high white stone formations, similar to the raukar on the island of Gotland, and sandy and rocky beaches make this place a favorite place for swimming and walking. Ferry to the islet Blå Jungrun (literally, the blue mermaid) which is a national park in itself.

Byxelkrok. This small fishing village is a very lively marina in summer. Three kilometers north along the coast in the Neptuni Åkrar nature reserve, the meadows are littered with viperine, a small rare blue flower.

Karlevistenen.2 km from the pier, to the north, stands the oldest rune stone in Öland, dating from the ^10th century.

At the northern tip of the crab claw shapedisland, there is the beautiful lighthouse Långe Erik on the Grandkullaviken bay on one side and a walking trail, the Trollskogen, on the other.

Just before the village of Källa, located on Route 136, you can see a funeral field with a prehistoric circular monument and sacrificatoires stones.

The only mill to polish the stone of Öland is 3 km along the coast.

9 km north, direction Äleklinta and Bruddesta, cliffs with brown tones, red rust, ochre and beige, overlooking beautiful pebble beaches.

At the northern exit of Borgholm, imposing limestone cliffs and prehistoric remains.

The area of the old shipyard is part of the Karlskrona World Heritage Site. It was built in 1680 and is located in the southernmost part of the town. In 1960, ropes and cables were still being manufactured here. Today you can see Sweden's first submarine, the Hajen (Shark), built in 1905. Along Gröna Gången (the green path), yellow wooden houses that were officers' quarters in the 18th century are still inhabited

It can be reached on foot in a few minutes (towards the south). Built in 1685, it is probably the work of the architect Erik Dahlberg. The church is built entirely of wood and painted red. The wood for the church was transported from Riga, now the capital of Latvia, but in the 1680s the city belonged to Sweden and was the largest city in the kingdom. The Rosenbaum statue shows an old man wearing a hat and holding out his hand.

Built in the Middle Ages, Troll-Ljungby was restored in the th and th centuries and in the middle of the th century. In the courtyard are exposed to the horn and pipe of Ljungby. These objects play a crucial role in the mythology of the castle. History dates back to the th century. A household was ordered to go to see what the elves were preparing for the Christmas party. The elves gave him a pipe and a horn, and he was forced to smoke and drink their health. But a young girl, held hostage by the elves, shouted to leave. The young employee managed to escape with the two gifts. To revenge, the elves held a curse: the castle had to burn three times and change ownership. The castle was indeed burned three times, and the noble Ulfstrand gave way to another noble family, Troll-Wachtmeister.

Built in 1499 and has not undergone any reshuffle since then, Glimmingehus is a veritable medieval castle open to the public. Small openings crossing the walls of 2,50 m thick still point to cannons. In 1676, during the war between Denmark and Sweden, the King of Sweden gave the order to demolish the castle, fearing that he fell into the hands of the Danes. But, while the men were there, the Danish fleet landed in the port of Ystad and the Swedes had to escape. Glimmingehus, who later changed ownership, is now owned by the Swedish state. Not to miss in August, the medieval festival gathering knights and minstrels at the time around a game.

This castle, built in 1640 in the Christian II style, King of Denmark, has been the subject of many covetous. Unfortunately, the interior cannot be visited, but the fortifications surrounding a canal crossed by many bridges are remarkable.

This Renaissance castle, built in 1530 by a noble named Sparre, serves as a museum and restaurant. The huge red brick building is reflected in the lake beneath it. During the Danish period, the castle was a very appreciated residence of Danish nobles. Its most famous owner was the Swedish Rutger Macklean (1742-1816), which was changing peasant life by imposing land regrouping (villages break-up, redistribution of land), thus making Skåne the richest region in the Swedish Kingdom. The four floors of the castle reconstruct the lives of nobles at various times: exhibitions of tapestries, clothing, arms, textiles, toys and coins. The castle park is wild and cultivated with its lake, beech wood and green lawns. The restaurant, traditional regional cuisine, offers a typical but very expensive menu.

Opened in 1974 in a superb building, the Malmö Konsthall is one of the largest centers for contemporary art in Europe. It regularly exhibits the city's young art scene, but also retrospectives of renowned modern artists such as Munch or Van Gogh. Don't miss the nice bookstore, which offers a selection of new and used art books. Most of them are in Swedish, but if you look around you will find some in English, and even in French!

Eccentric and eco-friendly! Augustenborg, a small district of Malmö, has turned into «Ecoparc», the main attraction of which is the creation of an aerial botanical garden! Understand that the garden was built on the roofs of some buildings in the neighbourhood. You can even learn to make your own green roof! A good example of ecology in urban areas, but reserved for those who love this kind of ecological concept…

This museum of Nordic design is run by the Swedish Design Association (Svensk Form). A carriage gate of a Norman-style house on Lilla Torg square leads to a small paved courtyard dating from the ^16th century, Hedmanska Gården. On three levels, in rooms with white walls, wooden floors and beamed ceilings, one can admire temporary exhibitions that showcase the best of contemporary Swedish design, and question its relationship to current societal issues. The store and the café are also a pleasure for the eyes!

Built, in 1559, belonged to only two families: The Thott for 300 years and today at Troll. Does it not look like a fairy tale? It is said that every night the ghost of the places agite its chains…

To the south-east of the square, Alamedan Street leads to the Royal Bridge. It is bordered by wooden houses, which escaped the destruction caused by the great fire of 1790, after which 3 000 inhabitants were homeless. The fire took place on the Admiralty Street (Amiralitetsgatan) because of the insouciance of a servant who was busy his laundry. The wind blowing strong that day was busy spreading the disaster. The Royal Bridge was once the main place of access to Karlskrona. On the right, we see the shipyard surrounded by fortifications.

It is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Northern Europe. It is very large and offers a striking view of the ochre-coloured buildings that surround it; in the centre stands the statue of Charles XI, the founder of the city. If you walk along Ronnebygatan (the main street), you will see the round forms of the Holy Trinity Church, whose plan was designed by Tessin the Younger based on a Roman church model. This church also attests to the presence, until the middle of the 19th century, of a Germanic community.

South of Kivik, the curious King's Tomb is a stone mound 75 m in circumference with rock paintings depicting horses, carts and humans. The site was a quarry until 1748, when two farmers discovered a 3.25-metre tomb built with ten slabs of stone. The grave, which dates to the Bronze Age, is estimated to be about 3,000 years old. After the excavation, the tomb was restored, but no one knows if it looks like its original state. A very mysterious place.

10 km southwest of Simrishamn, Glimmingehus is a medieval castle made of large gray stones with narrow dormer windows. Its roof is cut in the shape of a staircase. On certain summer evenings, sheltered by 2.5 meter thick walls, one can attend historical shows and concerts in a medieval atmosphere. The place has the reputation of being frequented by ghosts... If you cannot go there, it is always possible to visit the place in 3D, an advantage of which the creators are not little proud!

In the heart of the city, in a residential area, is a bare park without charm, except it is home to a fortified Viking fort! In fact, only one quarter of the strong circular was reconstituted, just behind buildings, but its entrance and fence made of logs is no less impressive. At the entrance, a sign tells the story of this site, which was abandoned by the year. There is also an open shop in summer.

This site on the seashore presents a reconstructed Viking village, with houses, farms and crafts. To better understand the life of the "men of the North". A small exhibition inside informs visitors about the history of this mythical people. Cabins can be rented on site. The restaurant offers many hearty dishes, so you can eat with pleasure and in the Viking spirit! The museum is also the starting point for many excursions in the Falsterbo peninsula, so rent a bike and go on an adventure!

This former convent of the 1760 th century was remodelled by a very long aisle of plane trees, in, in a rococo castle where the ochre and pale pink of the crépi blend harmoniously. The garden, with terraces and fountains, was designed according to the maps of the gardens of the Versailles castle. The castle is not open to the public. Only gardens are accessible.

Örestrandsbaden and Pålsjöbaden, at the end of the. Helsingborg's inhabitants pass through the city in bath robes to dip into the sea. Just behind the harbour and the tropical beach planted in summer of palm and straw. Very popular.

Departure from the train station and arrival at Liseberg Park. A blue streetcar from 1902 takes you through the city on a tour through space and time! The adult ticket costs 30 SEK, and the streetcar is free with the Go City Gothenburg Pass. From April to September, the streetcar operates only on Saturdays, between 11am and 6pm; except in July and August, when it operates every day from 11am to 6pm. Departures every 15 to 30 minutes. Allow 35 to 40 minutes for the round trip.

From Islandsbron, in Uppsala, you can take a boat (m/s King Carl Gustav) that will first along the Fyris river, famous for its waterfalls, before reaching the lake Mälaren and the magnificent castle Skokloster built in the 17th century. The chateau has a rich library of old books and a collection of weapons of the time.

Follow Norra Strandgatan, then Fagerlinsvägen, and take the small shady path to the small, pleasant and quiet public beach of Gültzauudden, almost in the center of town. It is a nice beach among the many swimming spots in the area. It is a very popular place among the locals, especially for children. In the summer you can enjoy a nice swim in the sun with an ice cream. Less popular in winter, but why not visit anyway. The coastline always invites for a meditative walk!

Located 1 km south, you will find the lake of Falkträsket, a very popular place among the locals, especially in summer. Peaceful landscape where you can swim and explore the area in a boat. Perfect for a picnic in the sun!

7 km north on the E4 is Boviksbadet: a beach with a view of the surrounding islands. Easily accessible by car and has a campsite.

30 km north is Byske Havsbad: a long sandy beach with restaurants/cafes and public toilets. Very popular with the locals.

Mackmyra Svensk Whisky is a distillery located in Gävle. It offers guided tours of the Swedish whisky-making process. Visitors can learn about the different stages of production, from ingredient selection to distillation and aging. The tour lasts around two hours and also includes a tasting of some of the distillery's finest products. Visitor feedback was mixed. Some enjoyed the tour and found the guide knowledgeable and interesting. Others were disappointed by the lack of information in English and the service at the distillery restaurant. Some also noted that the gift store did not offer a wide variety of products.

Öregrund, located in Sweden, is a charming coastal town offering a unique atmosphere with narrow streets, small boutiques, tempting restaurants and cafés. Visitors shouldn't miss the guided walking tours and Öregrundsmåndag shows, organized by famous locals and artists, near the Västra Banken lightship. The town has a chequered history, with accidental fires and devastating conflagrations caused by both Russians and Danes. In the late 19th century, Öregrund became a popular spa resort, with the construction of a hotel, baths and clubhouse. Many visitors flocked to Öregrund and sumptuous summer houses with glass verandas were built, many of which are still standing today. In Öregrund, you can watch the sun set over the water from one of the rocks lining the town, or dine at the Strandnära or Tullbacken restaurants. You can stay at Klockargården, Epokgården, Lilla Hotell Wilma or the Uddens guesthouse. You can also rent bicycles, canoes and small boats in Öregrund.

Community site that binds Helsingborg to Elsinore.

Glasriket, also known as the "kingdom of glass and crystal", is a cultural center located in the province of Småland. The region is renowned for its glassworks, such as Kosta Boda, Målerås, Bergdala and Skruf. You can visit a dozen glassworks and studios, where you can watch the craftsmen blow the glass and even try it yourself. The glassworks also offer factory outlets where you can buy hand-blown items ranging from household items to decorative objects. Nature is a major source of inspiration for Swedish design, and you'll find motifs such as berries, snowballs and flowers in the glassworks' creations. To complete your visit, you can also visit the Swedish Glass Museum in Växjö, which traces the history of Swedish glassworks and displays their creations. Glasriket can be reached by car or public transport from towns such as Växjö, Kalmar, Malmö, Stockholm and Göteborg.

Uppsala has eight Info Points throughout the city, recognizable by their green signs with a big "I" and the words "Tourist information". You'll find maps and brochures, and the staff will be able to advise you on what's going on, what to see and what to do. If you are coming by train, it is best to stop at the information point in the main station before starting your visit. You will find a complete list on the Destination Uppsala website.

The island of Visingsö is a must-see. With its picturesque landscapes and peaceful atmosphere, it's an ideal getaway for nature lovers. The island can be reached by ferry from the town of Jönköping. Once there, visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities including hiking, cycling and visiting historic sites such as Visingsborg Castle. The island also boasts a number of restaurants and cafés where visitors can sample local specialties.

These districts, which are several hundred years old, are almost exclusively made up of red wooden houses in the purest Swedish style. The houses in Elsborg were built by the miners and those in Gamla Herrgården and Östanfors by the foundry workers. A stroll through these enchanting little districts will make you forget your own time and the city around you. A great way to immerse yourself in the culture and history of the country.

The Ystad Art Museum was founded in 1936. The collection focuses on art related to Skåne and Denmark and spans from the late ^19th century to the present day. It is one of the largest museums of regional art in Sweden. The collections include works by Ola, Grete and Hans Billgren, Inger Ekdahl, Leif Holmstrand, Tora Vega Holmström, Oluf Höst, Gerhard Nordstöm, Karin Persson, Greta Sandberg, Ellen Trotzig, Charlotte Walentin and Gerhard Wihlborg. Temporary exhibitions are regularly renewed, the program of which is posted in detail on the site.

The Örebro County Museum is a meeting place for all ages. Exhibitions are held in the castle, but the museum also organizes cultural events throughout Örebro County. The museum also offers guided tours for children, workshops, lectures and much more. The museum has extensive collections of photographs and art objects that can be seen at the exhibitions, but also on their website.