12 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.

Stockholm is known for museums, nature, historic sites, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Skansen, appreciate the extensive heritage of Stockholm Old Town, take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, and explore the world behind art at Moderna Museet - Stockholm.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Stockholm online driving holiday planner .

Bagdogra, India to Stockholm is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET) is minus 4 hours. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Bagdogra in December: high temperatures in Stockholm hover around 3°C and lows are around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Gothenburg.

Abisko's northern location free of light pollution makes it home to one of the greatest displays of the Northern Lights and midnight suns.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Abisko: Sami Siida - Markanbaiki (in Jukkasjarvi) and Kiruna (LKAB's Visitor Centre, Kiruna Kyrka, & more). There's more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Abisko National Park and look and learn at Aurora Sky Station.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Abisko trip maker app .

Getting from Stockholm to Abisko by combination of flight and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. When traveling from Stockholm in December, plan for little chillier days in Abisko, with highs around 0°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Fri) to allow time for travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): get in on the family fun at Liseberg amusement park and then get to know the fascinating history of Haga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sun): head off the coast to Southern Goteborg Archipelago, admire the natural beauty at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, then get curious at Universeum, and finally make a trip to Kvarnbyn.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Gothenburg trip itinerary site .

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Abisko to Gothenburg takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, Gothenburg is a bit warmer than Abisko - with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can drive to Malmo.

A conglomeration of over a hundred different nationalities, cosmopolitan Malmo sits on the southern tip of Sweden as part of the most densely populated area in Scandinavia.

On the 30th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Little Square, admire the landmark architecture of HSB Turning Torso, then take in the views from Oresund Bridge, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Lund Cathedral.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Malmo day trip site .

Traveling by car from Gothenburg to Malmo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Malmo can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.