Self Guided Walking Holidays in Sweden

This 8-day self-guided walking trip takes you from Stockholm to Kiruna through Swedish Lapland, and you'll stay in some pretty unique places along the way. Sleep in the futuristic Treehotel in Harads, relax at the floating Arctic Bath spa retreat, and spend a night in the ICEHOTEL 365's -5°F/-21°C Art Suite designed by artists from around the world.

This self-guided rail trip links six Swedish cities over seven nights, with trains connecting Stockholm's Gamla Stan old town, Gothenburg's waterfront areas, and Malmö's Moderna Museet. You'll pass through medieval Kalmar to see its 800-year-old castle and visit Linköping's Scandinavian cathedral.

Walk Stockholm's archipelago starting with Djurgården island's 11-kilometer trail that takes you past the Vasa Museum and ABBA The Museum along scenic waterfront paths. Head to car-free Utö island for the 15-kilometer Utö Runt loop, where you'll find sandy beaches, steep cliffs, and clear waters perfect for a break.

Start at Stockholm's National City Park, the world's first urban national park, then hike 14-18 km through Tyresta National Park's ancient forests and pristine lakes. Follow the Stockholm Archipelago Trail across Örnö island, passing Telegrafberget observation tower, the highest point in the southern archipelago, with views extending across 24,000 islands. Stay three nights on Utö island, cycling 22 km to reach Ålö's white sandy beaches and coastal fish restaurants along the Baltic Sea.

Walk 11 kilometers across Stockholm's Djurgården island and check out ABBA The Museum plus the impressive Vasa Museum as you follow waterfront paths. Then hike the 15-kilometer Utö Runt loop on the car-free island of Utö, where you'll find sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, and clear waters within Sweden's 24,000-island archipelago.