Stockholm, Sweden's capital and the largest city in Scandinavia, is a lovely metropolis. Stockholm, which was founded in the 13th century, is where the Nobel Prizes are awarded each year. The Vasa Museum is Scandinavia's most visited museum, devoted to a 17th-century vessel that sank on its maiden voyage. Stockholm is less expensive than other Nordic cities because 15 museums, including the Swedish History Museum, Medieval Museum, Royal Armoury, and Skokloster Castle, are free to visit. The Royal Palace, the Modern Art Museum, and City Hall are among the must-sees.

Stockholm, Sweden's largest and capital city, is regarded as one of the most attractive capitals in Scandinavia. The capital city of Sweden is located in southeastern Sweden and spans a number of islands and rocky islets connected by attractive old bridges and contemporary causeways. Stockholm is a popular tourist destination thanks to its lush green parks, world-class attractions, and a mix of old and modern architecture.

Place: Stockholm
Best time to visit Stockholm: from June to August

Some of the best attractions in Stockholm are:

• Vasa Museum
• Stockholm Old Town
• Stockholm City Hall
• ABBA The Museum

Gotland is the next name on the list of must-visit places in Sweden. Gotland is one of Sweden's most popular tourist attractions, with more sunshine than any other part of the country throughout the year. The only city in Gotland, Visby, is known as a lovely walled Hanseatic town, with most of its townscape and ancient buildings preserved. In addition, on the island, there are over 100 medieval churches and numerous prehistoric sites.

The Viking historical tales still linger in the air in Gotland, which is one of the primary places. It's also a popular destination because of the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds the island. Gotland, with its extensive coastline of sandy beaches, has a lot to offer tourists, establishing itself as one of Sweden's most beautiful destinations. Visby, the capital, is the perfect old town, with cobblestone lanes and a strong Viking culture.

Place: Gotland
Best time to visit Gotland: from June to August
Some of the best attractions in Gotland are:

• Visby
• The Lummelunda Cave
• Gotland Museum
• Langhammars
• Sudersand
• Stora Karlsö

Gothenburg, on Sweden's west coast, is a green city with a variety of parks of various sizes. Many of the parks, such as Kungsparken, which circles the canal that encircles the city center, date from the nineteenth century. If amusement parks are more your thing, travel to Liseberg, which boasts more rides than any other amusement park in Scandinavia. Gothenburg, Scandinavia's largest port city, hosts the region's largest film festival as well as a number of music festivals throughout the year.

You can even spend the late afternoon in the natural wonderland of Slottsskogen Park. You cannot leave Gothenburg without sampling the city's seafood offerings, as it is one of the country's most important fishing ports. When it comes to the weather, Gothenburg makes the most of all four seasons. Summers are often warm and comfortable, with temperatures hovering around 21°C.

Place: Gothenburg
Best time to visit Gothenburg: from June to August
Some of the best attractions in Gothenburg are:

• Liseberg Amusement Park
• Slottsskogen Park
• Gothenburg's Southern Archipelago
• Gothenburg Botanical Garden
• Gothenburg Museum of Art

Swedish Lapland is the best spot to visit in Sweden if you are looking for a nature adventure. The sweeping slopes and roaring rivers of Swedish Lapland, the huge woods, and the charm of the countryside will attract you. But, above all, it is the ideal location for an adventure, from the mountains to the sea.

Lapland is for canoers, hikers, and wildlife watchers. The Sami are tough people that live in Swedish Lapland and inhabit vast woodlands and arid tundra. Driving the 359-kilometer (223-mile) Wilderness Way from the canoeing center at Stromsund to the terminus at Vilhelmina, a church town, via Fatmomakke, where you will see traditional wooden cottages, is a great way to view the region. In the winter, tourists to Jokkmokk, the Sami capital, can purchase reindeer hides.

Place: Swedish Lapland
Best time to visit Swedish Lapland: from December to March
Some of the best attractions in Swedish Lapland are:

• Kiruna Kyrka
• LKAB's Visitor Centre
• Isbanan
• Guitars the Museum
• Abisko National Park
• Gammelstad Church

Since the 12th century, Uppsala, which is 44 miles (70 kilometers) north of Stockholm, has been Sweden's religious hub. Besides that, Uppsala Cathedral is Scandinavia's largest cathedral. Uppsala University, which was founded in 1477 and is one of the oldest colleges in Scandinavia, plays an important role in the community.

The city is divided by the Fyris River, with the medieval part located west of the river. The church, as well as Uppsala Castle, dominates the skyline. The eighteenth-century botanist Carl Linnaeus lived in Uppsala, so you should check out the botanical garden next to the castle.

Place: Uppsala
Best time to visit Uppsala: from June to August
Some of the best attractions in Uppsala are:

• Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrka)
• Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum
• Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott)
• Gamla Uppsala Museum
• The Linnaeus Museum (Linnémuseet)
• Holy Trinity Church (Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka)

If you enjoy visiting islands, a tour of the Stockholm archipelago will be a great choice that you should not miss. That is right, the Stockholm archipelago is the next place on our list today. Obviously, you will not have time to visit every island, as there are 30,000 of them — large rocks protruding from the water are included in this number. Ferries connect the main sights of the Stockholm archipelago, beginning with a 10-minute boat trip from Stockholm.

Besides, you can also take a trip to Starofortet, a World War I fortress, or Vaxholm, the Stockholm archipelago's "capital" with elegant structures and a history of herring fishing. Moreover, you can relax in a spa in Nacka, the nearest town to Stockholm, and easily accessible by car.

Place: Stockholm archipelago
Best time to visit Stockholm archipelago: from June to August
Some of the best attractions in the Stockholm archipelago are:

• Vaxholm
  
• Fjäderholmarna
  
• Sandön

Ystad is the next choice on the list of the must-visit places in Sweden that you should now miss. Sleuths and murder mystery fans will flock to Ystad, a coastal town in southern Sweden.

Henning Mankell, a well-known author, based his Kurt Wallender detective books on Ystad and its environs. Greyfriars Abbey, one of Sweden's best-preserved medieval monasteries, and the Church of the Virgin Mary, a massive medieval church, are both remarkable examples of Gothic Hansa architecture that appear in his works. A stroll down cobblestone streets will also take you past charming pastel-colored half-timbered houses. Besides, a stroll along the town's lovely sandy beaches is also a great choice that you should try. Ales Stenar, a megalithic monument composed of 59 enormous rocks forming a stone ship, is located east of Ystad.

Place: Ystad
Best time to visit Ystad: from May to August
Some of the best attractions in Ystad are:

• Ales Stenar
• Ystad Animal Park
• Ystads Teater
• Saint Mary's Church
• The Abbey in Ystad
• Ystad Studios Visitor Center

Malmo is the next must-visit place that you should note for your next trip to Sweden. Malmo, a medieval historic city with a landscape filled with modern, contemporary buildings, is possibly best described as "something old, something new".

Stortoget, Lilla Torg, and Gustav Adolfs Torg are the three main squares in Gamla Stoden, Sweden's third-largest city. The castle, Malmohus Slott, is also located in Old Town. The Oresund Bridge connects this multicultural metropolis with Denmark, which has 150 ethnic groups. The Turning Torso, an architectural wonder that bends more than 190 meters (600 feet) into the sky and is Sweden's most talked-about building, is a must-see "new" attraction.

Place: Malmo
Best time to visit Malmo: from June to August
Some of the best attractions in Malmo are:

• The Stortorget (Malmo City Square)
• Lilla Torg St. Peter's Church (St Petri Kyrka)
• Malmo City Hall & Residence

What is the next name on the list? Marstrand will be the answer! Marstrand is notable for two things: an old fortress and sailing. Marstrand has been a city since 1200. The annual Match Cup Sweden, a significant sailing competition, is held in this seaside village on an island in western Sweden. The Carlsten Fortress, a spectacular stone building that guards the city, was built in the 17th century.

Marstrand, which is a wonderful day excursion from Gothenburg, is described by visitors as a "Kodak moment", so come prepared to shoot a lot of photos of the beautiful, pastel-colored old buildings that line the cobblestone streets. The Strandverket Art Museum, the renovated Pater Noster Lighthouse, and gorgeous hiking paths are among the other attractions that you should not miss when visiting Marstrand.

Place: Marstrand
Best time to visit Marstrand: from June to September
Some of the best attractions in Marstrand are:

• Carlstens Fastning
• Pater Noster Lighthouse
• Strandverket Art Museum
• Vandringsleden runt Marstrandson

We all know that Sweden has a lot of coastlines, but Kosterhavet National Park is the ideal choice to view the marine life in a safe environment. The country's first maritime national park, Kosterhavet, is located on the Norwegian border. The park is home to various species that can't be found anywhere else in Sweden, including 6,000 species of marine life.

The Kosterhavet National Park is centered on the Koster Islands' coastlines and water. Snorkelers and divers go to Kosterhavet's coral reefs, while landlubbers may enjoy picturesque fishing villages begging to be transformed into postcards.

Place: Kosterhavet National Park
Best time to visit Kosterhavet National Park: All time of the year
Some of the best things to do in Kosterhavet National Park are:

• Hiking on the Koster Islands
• Hiking in Saltö
• Visiting Daftöland
• Exploring The Stone Art Hvaler