11 days in Sweden Itinerary

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Royal Palace and Storkyrkan. Vasa Museum and Fotografiska Stockholm will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: visit Stockholm Old Town, examine the collection at Skansen, enjoy breathtaking views from Stockholm City Hall, and learn about all things military at Royal Armory.

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Dublin, Ireland to Stockholm is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In August, daytime highs in Stockholm are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Linkoping.

Linköping is a city in southern Sweden, with 153 000 inhabitants in 2016. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): make a trip to Bergs slussar and then contemplate the waterfront views at Göta Canal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the galleries of Flygvapenmuseum, get engrossed in the history at Gamla Linkoping Open-Air Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Ostergotlands Museum.

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Traveling by train from Stockholm to Linkoping takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Linkoping sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Gothenburg.

Situated on Sweden's western coastline, Gothenburg attracts visitors with cultural festivals, a lively music scene, and a blend of classical and modern architecture.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Askimsbadet, then head off the coast to Southern Goteborg Archipelago, and then examine the collection at Volvo Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Nya Älvsborg Castle, step off the mainland to explore Vinga, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Delsjon.

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Traveling by car from Linkoping to Gothenburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Gothenburg can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel back home.