Stockholm
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Town (Gamla Stan) | Cobbled lanes and colourful houses on a small island, beside the Royal Palace. | Central Stockholm |
| The Vasa Museum | A 17th-century warship preserved almost complete. | Djurgården |
| Skansen | The world's oldest open-air museum, with traditional houses and Nordic animals. | Djurgården |
| The archipelago | Boat trips among thousands of green islands. | From Stockholm harbour |
| Drottningholm Palace | The royal family's residence with its wide gardens, on the World Heritage list. | West of Stockholm |
Swedish Lapland
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Abisko and the northern lights | One of the best places in the world to see the aurora, with clear skies on most winter nights. | Roughly September to March |
| The Icehotel | A hotel built of ice every winter, part of which is open all year. | Jukkasjärvi, near Kiruna |
Theme parks
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Gröna Lund | A historic amusement park on the water in the heart of Stockholm. | Djurgården, seasonal |
| Liseberg | One of the largest amusement parks in Scandinavia. | Gothenburg |
Tips before you go
- You need a Schengen visa, applied for at Sweden's consulate if it is your main destination.
- Stockholm is loveliest from June to August, and Lapland from November to March for the northern lights.
- Card payment is the norm in Sweden; cash is rarely used.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Sweden?
Stockholm's Old Town, the Vasa Museum, Skansen, the archipelago, Drottningholm Palace, the northern lights in Abisko and the Icehotel.
Where can I see the northern lights in Sweden?
In Abisko and Kiruna in Swedish Lapland, roughly from September to March.
Do Saudis need a visa for Sweden?
Yes, a Schengen visa.
Planning your trip to Sweden? Read Travel to Sweden from Saudi Arabia.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.