Sweden walks

This route offers one of the most beautiful ways to explore Skuleberget: a short but intense climb via the Grottstigen, right up close to the cliffs and rocks, followed by a gentler, panoramic descent via the Höga Kusten Stigen. With its caves, steep sections, summit overlooking the Baltic Sea and visible traces of post-glacial rebound, this hike encapsulates all the scenic power of the Höga Kusten.

Immerse yourself in history as you wander the narrow streets of Gammelstad, the best-preserved church town in all of Scandinavia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This route invites you to stroll around its15th-century stone church, the focal point around which the streets developed to accommodate more than 400 picturesque wooden cottages, painted in traditional Falun red, to welcome isolated farmers who would converge on these refuges for the weekend to attend the obligatory mass.

In the heart of Skuleskogen National Park, this route offers a spectacular immersion in the wild landscapes of the Swedish High Coast. Passing through boreal forests, scree slopes, tranquil lakes and panoramic views of the Baltic Sea, the route leads to the iconic sites of Slåttdalsskrevan and Slåttdalsberget. A varied and evocative hike, where every step tells the impressive geological story of a landscape that has been rising day by day since the last ice age.

Lilla Bruksrundan invites you to discover Axmar bruk, a site steeped in Swedish industrial history set in peaceful surroundings. Amidst the remains of the forge, an English-style park and ponds, the walk reveals the unique atmosphere of a former ironworks estate. Easy and pleasant, this route offers a different perspective on the landscape, blending memories of labour, unassuming heritage and the melancholic charm of abandoned places.

The Bändan route offers a wonderful immersion in one of the most unique landscapes of Färnebofjärden. Here, the Dalälven creates a world of water, wet forests and small islands, where the boreal atmosphere of the north meets the more southern deciduous trees: this is the Limes Norrlandicus, the biological boundary between northern and southern Sweden.

North of Uppsala, in the old town, this short route invites you to discover one of Sweden’s most iconic historical sites. With its grand royal burial mounds, open landscapes and traces of ancient Scandinavia, the route offers a peaceful immersion in a site steeped in legends and Viking history.

Enjoy a wonderful exploration of Uppsala, taking in its historical heritage, cultural sites and green spaces. Starting from the city centre, the route takes in the city’s major must-sees: the cathedral, the university, the botanical gardens and the castle, before winding its way back through Stadsträdgården park. A pleasant city walk, ideal for exploring Uppsala on foot with ease.

This pleasant city walk, easily accessible by metro, invites you to discover the most iconic aspects of the Swedish capital in a single day. Throughout this route, you’ll have the chance to explore exceptional sites that are entirely free to visit, ranging from the elegance of Östermalm’s market halls and the Strandvägen waterfront to the medieval alleyways of Gamla Stan, home to Stortorget Square, the Royal Palace and the cathedral. The route will also take you to the island of Södermalm to explore the trendy atmosphere of SoFo, the green spaces of Tantolunden, as well as the city’s most beautiful panoramic views from the heights of Skinnarviksberget and the Monteliusvägen trail, before ending at the Parliament.

This route invites you on a journey through time in the heart of Östergötland. Linking the cobbled streets of Stadskvarteren (the historic quarter of Gamla Linköping) to the authentic barns of Valla Gård via the wooded paths of the nature reserve, this walk harmoniously combines the tranquillity of the forest with the charm of a traditional Swedish town. A perfect blend of fresh air and living heritage.

The Ellen Keys Trail is an ideal circular walk for exploring the varied landscapes of Omberg. From Stocklycke, the trail passes through forests, coastal beech woods and offers views of Lake Vättern, climbing up to Hjässan, the summit of Omberg, and passing close to Ellen Key’s house. Combining nature, history and panoramic views, this route offers a pleasant walk within the nature reserve.

Set within the Västanå Nature Reserve, this short walk invites you to discover the charming historic village of Röttle on the shores of Lake Vättern and the River Röttleån, with its rapids and waterfall, a reminder of the importance water once held for the area’s old mills.

This walk begins in the charming fishing village of Kåseberga, climbs up to the majestic megalithic monument of Ales Stenar overlooking the Baltic Sea, before following the coastal ridges offering beautiful sea views. This route, both easy and wild, perfectly combines the rugged natural beauty of the coast with the mystery of Swedish history.

Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Österlen on this superb circular walk in the heart of Stenshuvud National Park. This exceptional route invites you to traverse a mosaic of striking landscapes, alternating between dense woodland, a sandy shoreline and a wild rocky coast dominated by its historic lighthouse. Your walk will then take you to the three peaks of this crystalline massif, where the remains of an Iron Age fortress and the legends of the giant Sten blend with a magnificent panorama of the Baltic Sea.

This is a very pleasant hike that allows you to discover the different landscapes of the region. The passage at the top of the Fulufjället Park waterfall is very impressive and can be combined with a view of the waterfall from below with a short detour. Not to mention Old Tjikko, the oldest tree in the world.

The hike is fairly easy but there are many sections where you have to walk on rocks. Not suitable for those with weak knees. The views from the edge of the plateau are magnificent, but the plateau itself is less interesting. If I were to do it again, I think it would be better to follow the hiking trail that runs along the crest of the plateau.

A pleasant walk around Dyron Island. The views of Astol Island on the west coast are very beautiful. The east coast is more wooded.

Departure from the tourist resort. You can walk up to the Aurora Sky Station by passing under the chairlift or take the chairlift. Then follow the marked trail to the summit of Nuolja. From there, the trail descends about 100 metres, taking the path on the right, which is clearly visible from the summit. Then take a path on the right marked by stakes with crosses and red dots on the rocks. The descent to Björkliden station is easy, and from there you can take the train (9 minutes) to the tourist resort. Cross a few snowfields and follow a large river with waterfalls.

An easy hike, with a very natural first part through the boreal forest, followed by a crossing of the village of Abisko Östra, a small artistic and scientific section, and then back to nature with the gorges carved out by the Abiskojokk River. There are two short stops along the route. The first is the Sami Camp, just after the start. The second is Sensing The Arctic, towards the end of the loop, below the STF Touriststation. This hike was done in February without snowshoes, as the snow had been compacted by other hikers.

A lovely, easy hike starting from Abisko Touriststation. Done in February, in the snow, but without snowshoes. The snow had already been compacted by other hikers. This gently sloping route alternates between passages through the boreal forest, clearings and a lakeside. The entire return journey is along the Abiskojokk river, which is frozen in winter.

Starting from Abisko, this hike offers magnificent views of Lake Tornetrask, the Lapland Gate and the surrounding mountains. You will pass through birch forests and tundra landscapes and follow a river. It also crosses a reconstruction of a Sami camp. There are no significant difficulties, apart from the distance.