Sweden

Stockholm

Stockholm is Sweden's capital and largest city, with nearly a million inhabitants in the city proper, and 2.3 million within Stockholm County. The inner city is made up of 14 islands across Lake Mälaren and three streams into the brackish Baltic Sea, with the Stockholm archipelago with some 24,000 islands, islets and skerries. Over 30% of the city area is made up of waterways, and another 30% is made up of green areas. Air and water are said to be the freshest of any European capital. Stockholm hosts the Nobel Prize ceremony and has around 70 museums.

Malmö

Malmö is a vibrant city located in the southern part of Sweden, just across the Öresund strait from Copenhagen, Denmark. As Sweden's third-largest city, Malmö offers a dynamic mix of modern architecture, historic charm, and a diverse cultural scene. The city's iconic Turning Torso skyscraper, designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, is a symbol of Malmö's transformation from an industrial center to a cutting-edge urban hub. Malmö's charming Old Town, known as Gamla Staden, features cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and a bustling market square, providing a glimpse into the city's past. With its proximity to the sea, beautiful parks, and a thriving arts and culinary scene, Malmö is a captivating destination that effortlessly combines tradition with innovation.

Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city, lies on the country's west coast. It is a lovely city with picturesque landscapes, cultural offerings, and maritime charm. Gothenburg has a lively waterfront, home to the iconic Fish Church and the Feskekôrka fish market. The cobbled streets of Haga district invite exploration of charming boutiques and traditional cafes, while Liseberg amusement park offers family-friendly fun. The Gothenburg Botanical Garden and Slottsskogen park provide serene retreats, and the city's museums, including the Universeum and the Museum of World Culture, cater to diverse interests. With its blend of Scandinavian traditions, modern design, and abundant green spaces, Gothenburg promises a multifaceted travel experience that reflects the heart of Sweden.

Uppsala

Uppsala is a university city in Sweden. Uppsala is not only the capital of Uppsala County, but, with a population of 160,000 in the city and a total population of 225,000 in Uppsala Municipality, it is the country's fourth- largest city. It was once the political and religious centre of Viking-era Sweden, became seat of the Church of Sweden and is the home of the largest church in the Nordic Countries, the Uppsala Cathedral. Uppsala University was founded in 1477 as the first Nordic university.

Helsingborg

Helsingborg is in the Scania province of southern Sweden.

Lund

Lund is a university city in Scania, the southern part of Sweden. Lund is one of the oldest cities in Sweden and has also played an important part in Danish history. It has a population of about 90,000 people, and is only a few minutes away from the larger cities Malmö and Copenhagen. The University of Lund is the second oldest and one of the largest in all of Sweden. The city also has many high-tech companies. This tradition of world class research and high tech infrastructure certainly played a role in the decision to put the European Spallation Source (ESS) into Lund. The ESS will be the strongest neutron spallation source in the world when it opens in stages between 2023 and 2025.

Kiruna

Kiruna (Sami: Giron ) in Norrbotten County is Sweden's northernmost city and home to 18,000 citizens. It is the centre of Kiruna Municipality, Kiruna kommun, which also includes several small villages, resorts and settlements scattered around a large wilderness area. : P70 : P8

Visby

Visby is one of the most remarkable towns in the Nordic countries. It is on the west coast of Sweden's largest island Gotland in the Baltic Sea with about 23,000 citizens. Visby is known for the city wall, the Cathedral and many church ruins. In 1995 the old city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. : P70 : P8

Karlstad

Karlstad is the largest city of Värmland in Sweden. It was founded by King Karl IX in 1584, and is located where Klarälven river flows into Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Europe outside Russia. If it isn't raining, it is a cute little town. : P70 : P8

Ystad

Ystad is a small but charming city in Scania, or Skåne, part of southern Sweden. It is on the south coast of Scania and has good beaches west and east of the town. Its harbour is a meeting place of ship, train and bus connections. It has a new marina and makes a great base for exploring the area, as well as Skåne. : P70 : P8

Kalmar

Kalmar is a city in the Småland province in southeastern Sweden, with 38,000 inhabitants. It is the seat of the municipality, Kalmar kommun which has 67,000 citizens, and the county Kalmar län with some 233,000 inhabitants. : P70 : P8