Route: Sweden: Where the North Set Its Own Rules - Kiruna kommun, Sweden
Explore 17 iconic Swedish destinations spanning from the Arctic north to the southern coast. This route covers Abisko National Park and Kebnekaise in Swedish Lapland, historic castles including Borgholm and Vadstena, natural wonders like Sarek National Park and Fulufjället, and coastal destinations such as Smögen and Marstrand. The collection showcases Sweden's diverse landscapes, from glacial valleys to medieval architecture.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Abisko National Park
- End
- Övertorneå kommun, Швеция
- Stops
- 23
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Abisko National Park
- ICEHOTEL
- Kiruna Church
- Висбю, Швеция
- Ales Stenar
- Tanums kommun, Швеция
- Sarek National Park
- Borgholm Castle
- Fulufjället National Park
- Smögen
- Kebnekaise
- Malmö Castle
- Marstrand
- Ristafallet
- Turning Torso
- Mörrum
- Skansen Kronan
- Vadstena Castle
- Ystads kommun, Швеция
- Øresund Bridge
- Линчёпинг, Швеция
- Карлскруна, Швеция
- Övertorneå kommun, Швеция
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Stay at ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi where every corner features intricate ice carvings. The hotel is kept at -5°C and rooms are artistic creations shaped by artists from around the world.
- Timing
- Visit Abisko National Park in winter to see frozen waterfalls and the Northern Lights illuminating the sky. In summer, experience the Midnight Sun casting an otherworldly glow.
- Tip
- Abisko National Park spans 77 square kilometers and features the iconic Kung Släden Trail, bird watching opportunities, and the Abisko Östra River carving through dramatic canyons.
- Tip
- Hike to Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain, for soaring peaks, vast glaciers, and Alpine views from the summit where icy winds meet warm sun.
- Tip
- Visit Fulufjället National Park to see Ristafallet waterfall, a 50-meter-wide waterfall cascading 14 meters down, surrounded by lush forest and a wooded island.
- Food
- Explore Smögen on Sweden's West Coast for its colorful harbor and bustling seafood markets. The island offers crystal clear waters ideal for kayaking.
- Timing
- Winter transforms Gothenburg Archipelago islands like Okerö into a winter wonderland where you can ice skate on natural rinks with breathtaking coastal scenery.
- Tip
- Visit Ales Stenar near Kabarga, a megalithic site with 59 massive stones arranged in a ship-like formation dating to the Nordic Iron Age, offering Baltic Sea views.
- Tip
- Hike the famous Kung's Clifton, a dramatic rock crevice in Fjällbacka featured in Astrid Lindgren's Ronia the Robber's Daughter, for thrilling scenery and adventure.
- Transport
- Drive across the Øresund Bridge, a 16-kilometer engineering masterpiece combining a bridge, tunnel, and artificial island, linking Denmark and Sweden with stunning views.
- Tip
- Explore Swedish Lapland to see sled dogs racing across frozen lakes, the Northern Lights dancing, and reindeer roaming freely embodying Arctic life and Sami traditions.
- Tip
- Visit Mörrum for world-class salmon fishing along the scenic Mörrum River, offering picturesque views and a serene atmosphere for anglers and nature lovers.
Video on this route
Sweden: Where the North Set Its Own Rules