39 days in Sweden Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gothenburg: Getteron 1:a vik (in Varberg) and No Limit Street Art Boras (in Boras). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at Liseberg amusement park, get to know the fascinating history of Haga, see the interesting displays at Volvo Museum, and admire the natural beauty at Horticultural Gardens (Tradgardsforeningen).

To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Gothenburg trip planner.

Cardiff, UK to Gothenburg is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Cardiff to Gothenburg is 1 hour. Traveling from Cardiff in November, expect Gothenburg to be a bit cooler, temps between 8°C and 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Uddevalla.

Uddevalla is a town and the seat of Uddevalla Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Uddevalla: Rastplats Varldsarvet Tanum (in Tanumshede), Grebbestad (Tjurpannans Naturreservat & Kayaking & Canoeing) and Kungsklyftan (in Fjallbacka). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Hogsbyns Hallristningar, examine the collection at Eds MC- and Motormuseum for veteran motorbikes, enjoy breathtaking views from Hastepallarna - Bodele, and don't miss a visit to Gudhems Klosterrruin.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Uddevalla trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Gothenburg to Uddevalla takes 1.5 hours. In November in Uddevalla, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel to Eksjo.

Eksjö is a locality and the seat of Eksjö Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 9,701 inhabitants in 2010.HistoryThe city of Eksjö most likely appeared sometime in the Middle Ages when it was the centre for the thing, a regional council. Get out of town with these interesting Eksjo side-trips: Savsjo (Eksjohovgards Castle & Vallsjo gamla kyrka), Vetlanda Museum (in Vetlanda) and Holsbybrunn (Levanders Lanthandelsmuseum & Kleva Gruva). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Gamla Stan, see the interesting displays at Eksjo Museum, and look for all kinds of wild species at Naturreservatet Skurugata & Skuruhatt.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Eksjo trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Uddevalla to Eksjo in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in November, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel to Kalmar.

Kalmar is a city in the southeast of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. Kalmar is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Kalmar County Museum, learn more about the world around you at A world of Dinosaurs, don't miss a visit to Kalmar Castle, and let the kids burn off some steam at Stadsparken.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kalmar trip planning site.

Drive from Eksjo to Kalmar in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in November, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Stockholm.

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

Take a break from Stockholm with a short trip to Sandhamn in Varmdo, about 58 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Vasa Museum, find something for the whole family at Junibacken, see the interesting displays at Fotografiska Stockholm, and take a stroll through Stockholm Old Town.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Stockholm road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Kalmar to Stockholm takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel to Abisko.

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

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Abisko National Park and then go for a walk through Trollsjon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the sky in a new way at Aurora Sky Station.

For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Abisko day trip app.

You can fly from Stockholm to Abisko in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Stockholm in December, you will find days in Abisko are little chillier (0°C), and nights are about the same (-2°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Visby.

Located on the largest island in the Baltic Sea, the historical port town of Visby features one of the best-preserved medieval city walls in northern Europe.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Visby: Folhammar (in Ljugarn), Gannarve Skeppssattning (in Klintehamn) and Grogarnsberget (in Katthammarsvik). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Botaniska Tradgarden, examine the collection at Föreningen Gotlandståget, make a trip to Drottens ruin, and get outside with Jungfrun.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Visby road trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Abisko to Visby takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Abisko in December: highs in Visby hover around 4°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Halmstad.

Halmstad is a port, university, industrial and recreational city at the mouth of Nissan in the province of Halland on the Swedish west coast. Explore Halmstad's surroundings by going to Gekås Ullared (in Ullared) and Railway Museum Angelholm (in Angelholm). And it doesn't end there: play a few rounds at Halmstad Golfbana Tylosand, look for gifts at Halmstad City Center, examine the collection at Mjellby Konstmuseum, and cool off at Halmstad Arena Bad.

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Traveling by flight from Visby to Halmstad takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malmo: Landskrona (Island of Ven & Landskrona's Art Gallery), Helsingborg (Church of St. Mary, Sofiero Palace, &more) and Ystad (Ales Stenar & Per Helsas Gard). Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Oresund Bridge, don't miss a visit to Stortorget, explore the historical opulence of Malmohus castle, and admire the striking features of St. Petri (St. Peter's Church).

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Malmo vacation builder tool.

You can drive from Halmstad to Malmo in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Malmo can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.