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Day 1: Arrival in Stockholm

  • Arrival: Arrive at Arlanda Airport (ARN)
  • Getting There: Take the Arlanda Express train or Flygbussarna bus from the airport to the city center
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel and freshen up
  • Activity: Explore the Old Town (Gamla Stan) - a historic neighborhood with narrow streets, quaint shops, and restaurants
  • Thing to Know: Don’t forget to try some traditional Swedish pastries like cardamom-filled buns or cinnamon sugar-dusted pretzels!

Day 2: Stockholm

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or grab a coffee and pastry from a local café
  • Activity:
    • Visit the Vasa Museum, home to the world’s only remaining complete 17th-century ship
    • Explore the Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) - the official residence of the Swedish monarch
  • Thing to Know: Stockholm is built on 14 islands, so be prepared for some scenic waterfront views!
  • Lunch: Try a traditional Swedish meatball dish or a fish sandwich from a local restaurant
  • Evening:
    • Enjoy a stroll through the trendy Östermalm neighborhood
    • Visit a rooftop bar for stunning city views

Day 3: Stockholm to Uppsala

  • Breakfast: Fuel up at your hotel before departing
  • Transportation: Take a train or bus from Stockholm Central Station to Uppsala ( approx. 1 hour)
  • Accommodation: Check-in to your hotel in Uppsala
  • Activity:
    • Visit the Uppsala Cathedral, one of Sweden’s largest and most beautiful churches
    • Explore the Vasa Museum’s satellite location, which features a collection of historic ships
  • Thing to Know: Don’t miss the picturesque views of Lake Mälaren from the city center!

Day 4: Uppsala

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or grab a coffee and pastry from a local café
  • Activity:
    • Visit the Linnaean Garden, a beautiful botanical garden featuring plants from around the world
    • Explore the Gamla Uppsala museum to learn about the history of the city
  • Thing to Know: Be sure to try some traditional Swedish ice cream or fika (coffee and pastry)!

Day 5: Uppsala to Stockholm

  • Breakfast: Fuel up at your hotel before departing
  • Transportation: Take a train or bus from Uppsala back to Stockholm (approx. 1 hour)
  • Activity:
    • Visit the ABBA Museum, dedicated to the iconic Swedish pop group
    • Explore the trendy neighborhoods of Södermalm and Östermalm
  • Thing to Know: Don’t miss the stunning views of Lake Mälaren from the city center!

Day 6: Stockholm

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or grab a coffee and pastry from a local café
  • Activity:
    • Visit the Skansen Open-Air Museum, showcasing traditional Swedish architecture and way of life
    • Explore the trendy neighborhood of Södermalm
  • Thing to Know: Be sure to try some traditional Swedish dishes like gravlax or meatballs!

Day 7: Departure from Stockholm

  • Breakfast: Fuel up at your hotel before departing
  • Getting There: Take the Arlanda Express train or Flygbussarna bus back to Arlanda Airport (ARN)
  • Departure: Depart from Sweden, taking with you memories of this beautiful country!

Visa Requirements:

Citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein do not need a visa to enter Sweden.

Citizens of other countries may need to apply for a Schengen visa in advance. Check with the Swedish embassy or consulate in your home country for more information.

Transportation:

Sweden has an excellent public transportation system. You can use buses, trains, and metro lines to get around cities like Stockholm and Uppsala.

Renting a car is also an option, but be aware that driving in Sweden’s congested city centers can be challenging.

Other Things to Know:

  • Language: Swedish is the official language, but many Swedes speak English fluently.
  • Currency: The Swedish krona (SEK) is the local currency. Credit cards and ATMs are widely available.
  • Safety: Sweden is generally a very safe country, with low crime rates.

Enjoy your trip to Sweden!