Sweden is well known for its cutting edge design, stylish locals and gorgeous capital city, but the country’s true wealth lies in its remarkable natural beauty. This is a unique and inspiring destination for walkers who love unspoiled, uncrowded landscapes.

After you have enjoyed the trendy shopping streets and storybook charm of central Stockholm, you will want to step into the incredible scenery that surrounds it. You do not have to venture far. The Royal National City Park sits just a short distance from the city centre and is the first urban national park of its kind. This vast green haven of woods, forests, waterfronts and swimming beaches is dotted with historic fishing cabins, palatial buildings and some of Sweden’s most important museums and cultural sites.

With its gentle terrain, open forests and idyllic coastal scenery, Sweden is perfectly suited to exploring on foot. You can walk between islands in Stockholm’s southern archipelago, discovering quiet fishing villages, sheltered bays and classic Swedish red-painted cottages. Inland, trails lead through landscapes shaped by lakes, castles, pine forests and centuries of folklore.

Take a look at our unique itineraries and start planning your Swedish walking adventure.

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Why travel with us

Local Knowledge of Sweden

We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative itineraries of Sweden to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip. We believe relationships are important and have been working with many of our hoteliers and local suppliers for years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect.

Great Value & Quality Trips in Sweden

Our active holidays in Sweden are well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, maps & guide books on Sweden along with bag transfers and locally run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your trip.

Personal Experience of Sweden

Our team have been walking and cycling for over 4 decades. We are passionate about Sweden, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. Combined, we’ve travelled to virtually every corner of the UK & Europe and bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.

Responsible travel

 

Reducing waste

Our Waste Management Policy encourages our travellers to take their own reusable water bottles, coffee cups and reusable stuff sacks to avoid single use plastics. In the mountains of the Pyrenees and Mont Blanc our local partners reduce the amount of packaging taken on tour and ensure all waste is carried out from refuges that do not have road access to help dispose of it properly.

Supporting local

In the regions that we travel tourism is the main source of income for many local people. We support them by only working with local family run hotels and suppliers so your money supports the community that hosts you.

Paddock to Plate

The paddock to plate across Europe is one we encourage by choosing to work with accommodations that source produce from local farms. This provides you with fresher meals and ensures your money directly assists local economies.

Accommodation

Hotels

Often family run, these charming hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.

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Essential information

Currency

Swedish Krona

International Dialing Code

+46

Electricity
Type C plug

Electricity in Sweden is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Visas

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

The introduction of the ETIAS has been delayed indefinitely. No action is required from travellers at this point.

The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch.

see https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Until then, visas not required for citizens of Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for up to 90 days in a period of 180 days for all Schengen countries (see https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en . Please ensure your passport is stamped on arrival in the Schengen area. For all other nationalities and for longer stays in countries covered by the Schengen Agreement (Australian New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders), please contact the relevant embassy. Stays of longer than 90 days in the Schengen area require a long stay visa for the country you are spending most time in. However long stay visas are unlikely to be issued unless there is a valid reason (eg. studying in country). Unfortunately we cannot assist in obtaining visas for long stays due to individual country visa requirements.

Safety

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.