Top Sweden Arts & Design in 2026

Art enthusiasts will enjoy touring some of the most beautiful and impressive public art on the Stockholm Underground Metro during a small-group guided tour. Check out the paintings, mosaics, sculptures, and even archaeological artifacts that adorn the transportation network and brighten the daily lives of residents. Your local guide will share other Stockholm tips with you along the way.

Step inside Stockholm’s Royal Palace, one of Europe’s largest and most impressive royal residences, and discover centuries of Swedish history with an expert guide. Skip the ticket lines and enjoy a guided introduction to the palace’s magnificent State Apartments, ceremonial halls, and richly decorated interiors that continue to host official royal events today. The guided tour lasts approximately 30 minutes and provides the perfect overview of the palace’s history, architecture and royal traditions. After the tour, your guide will help you access the palace’s official audio guide, point out the best locations for memorable photos, and offer recommendations for exploring the highlights.. Taking time to admire the royal collections, historic rooms, and fascinating exhibits. Combining grand architecture, priceless treasures, and captivating stories, the Royal Palace remains one of Stockholm’s most iconic landmarks and a must-see destination for visitors from around the world.

Book an entry ticket online for the Cube of Art Uppsala Museum of Interactive Art, and get instant confirmation for your trip to this popular digital art museum. Saving you time and hassle at the turnstiles, the prebooked ticket ensures you have more time inside to play with the colorful, interactive art that awaits.

Visit one of Malmö’s most quirky and unusual destinations when you book advance tickets to the city’s Disgusting Food Museum. True to name, this uncommon institution will introduce visitors to 80 of the world’s most disgusting foods, from cheese made with maggots to haggis and durian. Learn about the origins of these peculiar delicacies from around the world. You’ll also have interactive opportunities—if you dare—to taste several icky dishes, smell stinky cheeses, and more.

Stockholm’s musical landscape was forever changed when four talented performers created some of the world’s most recognizable pop songs. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the remarkable story of ABBA, from their humble beginnings to global superstardom. You’ll see the places that shaped their career, learn about their creative process, and hear fascinating anecdotes about the group that conquered the world with their tunes. This tour starts at Kungsträdgården, where Stockholmers gathered in 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory. As you stroll through Stockholm’s harbor area, you’ll learn how Benny, Björn, Agnetha, and Frida met and formed the group that would sell millions of records worldwide. You’ll hear stories about their creative process in a summer house in the Stockholm archipelago, and discover the surprising connection between ABBA and a Swedish fish factory. The tour ends near the National Museum.

A relaxing way to see the Stockholm archipelago, this boat tour takes you around some of the many islands while an onboard guide tells you stories about the history and culture of the area. You'll pass by natural and historical landmarks with opportunities to take plenty of photos. This is a great tour to take at the start of your stay to get oriented with the archipelago.

Immerse yourself in Stockholm’s vibrant contemporary art scene—and make your visit hassle-free—when you book tickets to Fotografiska. Housed in a beautifully restored industrial building, the institution showcases some of the finest photographers working today. Current exhibitions include Lebohang Kganye, Lotta Antonsson, The Machine's Eye in Human Hands, and Nils Petter Löfstedt. Visit at a time that's best for you, and explore the exhibitions and museum shop at your own pace.

Haga is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Gothenburg. The pedestrian street Haga Nygata is lined with well-preserved houses, many in the characteristic Gothenburg style called "landshövdingehus" with one floor in brick and the rest in wood. Each iconic house and building have a wealth of historic significance and during this tour we will enlighten you in some of the best ones. During the 1900th century the entire neighbourhood used to be a slum with a seedy reputation although you would never know it today as Haga is by far the city’s hippest area with no shortage of cafes, delicatessens and independent shops guaranteed to charm you in the most Swedish of ways. Our local guide will navigate you to the must see places, the hidden gems, the local hotspots and give you a proper introduction into the most iconic neighbourhood of Gothenburg.

Take a break from the overstimulation of sightseeing and step into ANDETAG’s immersive art experience in central Stockholm. Let the stress of traveling and exploring Stockholm's busy streets melt away as you are surrounded with light, textile, and sound designed to calm your mind and slow your breathing.

Learn about Stockholm's haunted history on this ghost tour in the city center. Hear tales of executions, myths, legends, murders, and unsolved mysteries. Follow a guide with a lighted lantern down the narrow alleyways of Stockholm's oldest neighborhood, where history and mystery will come alive through storytelling.

A visit to Sigtuna is truly like stepping back in time. On this self-guided audio tour of Sweden’s oldest town, you’ll trace the evolution of Swedish culture from Viking-age traditions to Christian conversion through this charming lakeside settlement’s remarkably preserved history. The tour starts in front of the ruins of a Dominican monastery, Församlingsgården Munken. You’ll stroll down Stora Gatan, Sweden’s oldest street with its original Viking-era layout, where you’ll see modern wooden shops beside medieval structures. I’ll point out ancient rune stones with messages from a thousand years ago, and Sweden’s smallest town hall. Along the way, I’ll share insights about the transition from Norse paganism to Christianity, and how archaeological discoveries continue to reveal new details about this remarkable historical site.

Royal Palace Explore the Royal Palace in the heart of Stockholm’s Old Town, one of Europe’s largest royal residences. Enjoy a 45-minute live guided tour with an English-speaking guide who brings Swedish royal history, kings, queens, and traditions to life. Discover grand halls, ceremonial rooms, and richly decorated interiors. After the guided tour, continue exploring at your own pace, revisit highlights, and take photos. Use the official audio guide to deepen your visit and learn more at your own rhythm. Canal Cruise Experience Discover Stockholm from the water on a relaxing canal cruise through the city’s beautiful waterways. With an audio guide included, you will pass historic buildings, modern landmarks, and scenic waterfronts while learning about the city’s history and culture. Enjoy a peaceful journey as you glide under bridges and along the shores of the city built on 14 islands. Each moment of the cruise offers a different perspective—bright and lively or calm and golden.

Are you an Interior Design lover? Do you appreciate beautiful buildings and objects? Then, this tour is for you! Visit Stockholm's architectural marvels and get to know the secrets they hide on their façades. Learn the recognizable features of household Scandinavian design names, from IKEA to Svensk Tenn. Included in the price: - 3 hour guided tour by a local expert guide - visits to several iconic design shops and architectural marvels - entrance tickets and guided tour of Hallwyll Museum (a gorgeously decorated 19th-century nobility home) - 30% commission taken by TripAdvisor/Viator

Discover the remarkably preserved Vasa warship with museum admission and an English audio guide included. Explore at your own pace and learn about the ship’s construction, its sinking in 1628, its recovery more than 300 years later, and its ongoing preservation.

Ensure a smooth experience at one of Sweden's most-popular attractions with a prebooked admission ticket to Universeum in Gothenburg. Without leaving the sprawling science museum, you can explore a rainforest, journey to the moon, conduct lab experiments, learn about the human heart, and dive down into the oceans. Home to everything from sloths and sharks to hands-on experiments, it's an easy all-weather option for travelers.

Book ahead to secure a visit to the Viking Museum in Stockholm. With prebooked admission, you’ll cut out any hassle at the ticket desk, and enter the museum with ease to browse its Viking artifacts at your own pace. Archaeologist guides dressed as Vikings are on-hand to give you the lowdown as you explore, and you also have access to an audio guide and the Ragnfrid’s Saga ride — an interactive Viking voyage.

Are you looking for a way to see Lund's historical highlights without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Wind your way through charming streets and through the city's intriguing 1,000-year history; from an ancient commercial centre to a modern-day academic hub • Hear from the producer. Mikael Shainkman, a local historian and former Lund scholar • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Stockholm's sights are spread across islands and museums, and stitching Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, and the Vasa Museum into one day takes planning most travelers would rather skip. This private tour hands the logistics to a local guide and has multiple options to suit the time you have available, from a roughly 2-hour Old Town walk to a full day with skip-the-line entry to the palace interiors and the Vasa's preserved warship.

Cover more ground in less time on a Stockholm bike tour. The city’s central islands are bike-friendly with hundreds of kilometers of cycle paths. But, if you don’t know them, you risk missing the best bits. On this tour, follow your local guide past landmarks and hidden gems, which are often only accessible by bike or foot, and hear their history, too. Stockholm Royal Palace and Gamla Stan are among the highlights.

From Kiruna, we’ll drive to Jukkasjärvi, one of the oldest villages in the region and an important historical center for the Sámi people. We’ll visit its beautiful wooden church, one of the oldest in northern Sweden, and learn about the traditions that have shaped life in the Arctic. Next, we’ll visit a Sámi reindeer camp, where you’ll get the chance to feed the reindeer and listen to stories about the Sámi way of life, their deep connection with nature, and their ancestral culture. We’ll end our day at the original Icehotel, the world’s first hotel made entirely of snow and ice. Every winter, artists from around the world create unique suites and sculptures — a true open-air art gallery that changes with every season. An authentic Arctic experience that combines nature, culture, and art — all in one unforgettable tour.

Explore Visby at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour you follow right from your smartphone — no app to download. A clear map guides you to 10 essential landmarks, from the medieval harbour and towering town wall to atmospheric church ruins and the lively Great Square. At each stop, short audio stories bring Visby's Hanseatic past to life, and interactive quizzes let you test what you have learned as you go. Walk when you want, pause when you like, and play solo or team up with friends and family. No group, no fixed schedule, and no physical guide — just you, the city, and its stories in a UNESCO World Heritage town.

Your trip starts by meeting your guide and taking the journey through the mountains and into the forests of magical Swedish Lapland. On arrival at the ICEHOTEL you will receive your entrance ticket and be able to explore the worlds first hotel made completely from ice!

The Tour Gran Stockholm is indeed unique for many reasons but can be summed up with the main highlights: - All the main attractions of Stockholm in just one day! - Professional authorized Blue Badge Guide for the whole duration - Our all-inclusive policy (admission fees, lunch, guide, vehicle, etc.). - The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 7* people per single Tour and therefore you will receive exceptional care and attention - Preferential inputs, skipping the queues and lines (where available). - Quality lunch in Restaurant with reserved best places (vegetarian and kids menu available) - Pickup and dropoff from your doorstep available in selected Hotels. - The Tour is a shared Tour (not private) but it can be arranged as private** If the booking exceeds 7 partecipants, they will be split in indipendent Vehicle, Guide etc.. with the same quality and attention * 9 partecipants occasionally ** Contact us for larger Groups and/or Private Tours