Sweden Road Trip : 7 Days 6 Nights : Self-Drive : Nordic Visitor (2024)

(7 days / 6 nights)

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• Day 1: WELCOME TO SWEDEN

  After you arrive at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, pick up your rental car and then make your way toStockholm’s scenic city centre. After settling in at your hotel, spend the rest of the day exploring the beautiful city. Stroll the well-known streetDrottninggatanwhere you can shop, take photos and feel the relaxed vibe of the capital city. In charmingOld Town (Gamla Stan), you will find numerous attractions, including theRoyal Palace, the parliament, old churches, beautiful cobble stone streets and medieval houses.

  Spend the night in Stockholm.

  Driving distance: 40 km / 25 miles
  Estimated driving duration: 40 minutes (without stops)

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• Day 2: ON THE ROAD TO ÖREBRO

  Start your road trip around Sweden by driving west to the townEskilstuna,where you can visit the interesting open-air museumRademachersmedjorna. This area is famous for its many castles and manor houses, including the 16th-centuryGripsholm Castle. Continue your drive toÖrebrowhere you find the 14th-centuryÖrebro Castleand walk through theWadköpingmuseum, with buildings that date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

  Spend the night in Örebro.

  Driving distance: 201km / 125 miles
  Estimated driving duration: 2 hours 14 minutes (without stops)

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• Day 3: THE SCENIC ROUTE TO SUNNE

  From Örebro, you will start your drive towards Sunne. Along the way, we recommend you stop by Kristinehamn where you find a 15-metre tall Picasso sculpture which was donated to the city by the artist in 1964. Other sights include the impressive Kristinenhamn church and the historical Järsberg Runestone.

  Next, drive to Karlstad, which is known as the city of sunshine. Karlstad is a beautiful place as it lies on the river delta where the Klara River and the mighty Lake Vänern meet.

  Continue to drive north to Sunne through the Swedish forest and enjoy the scenery.

  Spend the night in Sunne.

  Driving distance: 174 km / 108 mi
  Estimated driving duration: 2 hours 5 min (without stops)

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• Day 4: DRIVE FROM SUNNE TO DALARNA

  Spend the morning in Sunne before you continue your road trip to Dalarna. For garden enthusiasts, a visit to Rottneros Park (closed in May and September) is a must. Here you will find elaborate gardens and sculptures, and for non-garden devotees, there is plenty to see. You can also visit the home of Nobel Prize winner author Selma Lagerlöf: Mårbacka, which is now a museum.

  Next, you will drive to the famous region of Dalarna, which is the third most popular tourist site in Sweden after Stockholm and Gothenburg.

  Spend the night in Lake SiljanArea.

  Driving distance: 189 km / 117 mi
  Estimated driving duration: 2 hours 21 min (without stops)

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• Day 5: EXPLORE THE POPULAR REGION OF DALARNA

  This morning, in Mora, we recommend visiting the 18th century home and museum of Anders Zorn, one of Sweden’s most celebrated painters. Drive to Nusnäs and visit the Grannas Dala Horse Workshop. Here at this family-owned workshop from the 1920s, you can see how this popular symbol of Sweden is made.

  InRättvik,you can visit the Rättvik church which has a history that goes back 800 years. In this area there are many opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, horse riding and swimming.

  Other options today include visiting the pretty village of Tällberg by Lake Siljan, just 15 km south of Rättvik, or if you prefer to go north, you will find the Styggforsen waterfall, where you can take a stroll in the nature reserve and look at the “troll hole” cave located at the foot of the waterfall.

  Spend the night in Lake Siljan area.

  Driving distance: 65 km / 40 mi if you drive to Tällberg and an additional 39 km / 24 mi if you visit Styggforsen waterfall (without stops)

  Estimated driving duration: 1 hour (without stops) and an additional 40 min if you visit Styggforsen waterfall (without stops)

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• Day 6: RETURN TO STOCKHOLM

  For those with Swedish heritage, a stop at theDössberget Museumin Bjursås, just outsideFalun, would be of interest. Even if you don’t have Swedish roots, the great view and atmosphere makes it a worthwhile visit. In Avesta, you will find thelargest Dala Horse in Swedenand this is a perfect stop for a photo and a snack at the café/restaurant located here. You will end the day back in Stockholm, where you can spend the evening at your leisure.

  Spend the night in Stockholm.

  Driving distance: 308 km / 191 mi
  Estimated driving duration: 3 hours 51 min(without stops)

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• Day 7: STOCKHOLM AND DEPARTURE DAY

  Enjoy one last Scandinavian breakfast before checking out of your hotel. If you have time, squeeze in some last-minute shopping or visit a museum or two that you may have missed earlier in the trip. When you are ready for departure, head to the airport and return the car before flying home.