- Liked By Over 400,000 Cruisers
- |
- Unbeatable Deals
- |
- Unedited Reviews
- |
- Dedicated Consultant
- |
- Impartial Advice
- |
- Real Feedback
- |
- ABTA & ATOL Bonded
Sweden Cruises
Landscapes, architecture, design, and people – everything’s beautiful in Sweden. This Scandinavian country offers pretty islands, pristine forests and lively cities to explore, with a bevy of festivals bringing town and country to life throughout the year. Northern Sweden gives you the chance to spot wild reindeer or take a dog sledging tour, while cities like Malmo, Gothenburg and Stockholm offer more urban adventures. And you’ll see remnants of the country’s past in its ancient stone formations, ornate palaces and medieval w...
Sweden
Gothenburg, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
Visby, Sweden
SWEDEN CRUISE PORTS
Sweden Ports
Gothenburg
Sweden’s charming port city is famous for its picturesque Avenyn boulevard and network of canals to rival Amsterdam, along with its laid-back lifestyle. Don’t miss a visit to the historic Liseberg amusement park, with its sculpture garden and music venues. Have a wander along the waterfront to visit attractions like the Museum of Gothenburg’s Viking ship, or view works from Rubens and Picasso at the Konstmuseum.
Stockholm
Built up on 14 islands with over 50 bridges to cross, Stockholm’s cityscape blends gracefully into its natural Baltic Sea surroundings. If you’re in the mood to explore its heritage, head to Gamla Stan Old Town with its cobbled streets, 13th-century buildings, and Royal Palace. Get onboard a ship whether it’s the Vasa maritime museum or a ferry. For vintage shopping and independent cafes, visit trendy Sodermalm.
Visby
Visby is the capital of Gotland, a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea. You’ll love wandering its cobbled lanes, dotted with brightly painted cottages and medieval ruins. Learn more about the island’s history at the Gotland Museum, enjoy the floral displays at the Botanical Gardens, or see the centuries-old city walls. The town springs to life in the summer with its Medieval Week, with much dancing and feasting.
What You Need To Know About Sweden
When is the best time to visit Sweden?
Summer in Sweden offers long days of sunshine and less rainfall than other seasons, making it a great time to get out and explore! Leaves start to change colours by the end of August, with the countryside bursting into bright foliage before the first snow of the season arrives in late September or October. However, Sweden looks stunning with a light blanket of snow, and allows for wintry adventures in the north from November until April or even May. Spring is also a lovely time to visit Sweden, with wildflowers poking out of the greenery. You can also a relaxed vibe without the crowds in Stockholm during this time.
What are the highlights of a Swedish cruise?
You can’t visit Sweden without stopping off in Stockholm. This gorgeous port city has been built up over the centuries with a network of bridges and ferry connections, framed by sparkling blue waters with dozens of palaces, museums, and shopping districts to explore. Don’t miss Gamla Stan, the city’s old town. Gothenburg is another major city worth visiting, with beautiful historic buildings and the Konstmuseet featuring works from Van Gogh and Picasso. For a taste of rural Sweden, Lake Siljan offers picturesque scenery and is surrounded by charming villages. Visit Leksand during the midsummer festival to see residents dance around the maypole!
Which local foods in Sweden should you try?
Swedish cuisine has far more to offer than Ikea meatballs! To start with, you’ll need to try the fragrant spiced cinnamon buns called ‘kanelbulle’, made from wheat dough and studded with sweet notes of vanilla, saffron and cardamom. Enjoy it with a cup of deliciously strong coffee. Dairy products are an important staple of the Swedish diet, from cheese to fermented yogurt-like product ‘filmjolk’. Open faced sandwiches and toasts are popular lunchtime dishes, and you’ll find fresh foraged berries on every menu to complement both sweet and savoury dishes. Naturally, seafood is also a top choice here including herring, prawns and cod.
SWEDEN - DID YOU KNOW?
One of the best day trips in Sweden is a journey to the island of Gotland, which hosts a whopping 100 medieval churches! Don’t miss a visit to Visby, the island’s main settlement which bears the distinction of being UNESCO’s very first designated world heritage site. Its city walls and picturesque ruins must be seen to be believed.
Swedish recreation is centred in and around the water, particularly in the region surrounding Stockholm which is built up over 14 islands. Join the locals on the weekend to enjoy boat and ferry rides, or hire a kayak to paddle your own way around these beaches and interior lakes.
You can see the Northern Lights in Sweden’s northern reaches. Although this natural phenomenon is always present, you’ll have the best chance of seeing it between September and March. The winter is also a great time to snowshoe or ski your way through Lapland’s remote, icy landscapes.
Midsummer is another fabulous time to visit. During this festival, which takes place at the end of June, the sun never sets and you’ll have plenty of daylight hours to take in all the festivities. During Midsummer, women traditionally wear flowers in their hair and Swedes sing, dance, and play around the maypole.
MAIN CRUISE LINES
