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Embark on the ultimate Swedish road trip with the Complete Sweden 14-day self-drive tour — the perfect blend of scenic drives, cultural gems, and flexible exploration. Starting and ending in Stockholm, you’ll collect your rental car at arrival and hit the open road into a tapestry of landscapes: historic towns, serene lakesides, coastal panoramas, and charming countryside. With your itinerary thoughtfully planned and services pre-booked, you enjoy the freedom to explore each destination your way — whether it’s lingering over fika in a café, taking detours to hidden natural spots, or savouring sundown views along the Baltic Sea.
14 Days and 13 Nights
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155+ Booked
Pick up your rental car at Arlanda Airport and drive to Stockholm. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Drottninggatan and explore the cobblestone streets, Royal Palace, and cafes of Gamla Stan.
Distance: 40km (40 min).
Overnight: Stockholm.
Drive south through the Swedish countryside. Stop at Tullgarn Palace and the quaint town of Trosa. Explore Old Linköping’s historic buildings before reaching Vadstena to visit its Renaissance castle.
Distance: 267km (3 hrs).
Overnight: Vadstena.
Drive along Lake Vättern, stopping in Gränna for traditional candy canes. Travel through forested Småland to Kalmar’s Kingdom of Crystal. Wander Kalmar’s old town and tour its 800-year-old fortress.
Distance: 309km (4 hrs).
Overnight: Kalmar.
Cross the bridge to Öland. Visit the historic Borgholm Castle ruins and Solliden Palace gardens. Drive south to the Stora Alvaret limestone plateau for breathtaking landscapes and walks.
Distance: 141km (2 hrs 23 min).
Overnight: Kalmar.
Drive the Blekinge coast to the naval city of Karlskrona. Continue into Skåne, stopping at Kiviks Musteri apple orchards and the medieval Glimmingehus fortress before reaching Ystad.
Distance: 290km (4 hrs).
Overnight: Ystad.
Drive through Skåne to the Ales Stenar stone ship monument. Visit the Kåseberga fishing village for smoked fish, then relax on the 12km sandy stretch of Sandhammaren Beach before heading back.
Distance: 55km (1 hr 5 min).
Overnight: Ystad.
Visit Smygehuk, Sweden’s southernmost point, and the white beaches of Skanör and Falsterbo. Head north to Helsingborg’s Sofiero Palace gardens, ending in coastal Halmstad.
Distance: 219km (3 hrs).
Overnight: Halmstad.
Drive north toward vibrant Gothenburg. Stop in the coastal town of Varberg to visit its historic fortress and enjoy a traditional fika. Spend the evening exploring Gothenburg’s canals.
Distance: 144km (1 hr 40 min).
Overnight: Gothenburg.
Explore Gothenburg: stroll the Avenyn shopping street, visit the Feskekôrka seafood market, or enjoy Liseberg amusement park. Drive to the Museum of Art and relax with a fika in historic Haga.
Distance: 15–20km (40 min).
Overnight: Gothenburg.
Drive north to Sunne. Stop in Trollhättan to see the historic Göta Canal lock terraces. Travel through lush Swedish forests and take a scenic break by Lake Vänern before arriving in Sunne.
Distance: 284km (3 hrs 40 min).
Overnight: Sunne.
Head to picturesque Dalarna. Visit Rottneros Park’s gardens and Mårbacka, home of author Selma Lagerlöf. End your drive in the Lake Siljan area, famous for its traditional red houses.
Distance: 189km (2hrs 21min).
Overnight: Lake Siljan.
Tour Anders Zorn’s home in Mora. Drive to Nusnäs to watch iconic Dala horses being crafted at Grannas Workshop. Visit the 800-year-old Rättvik Church and enjoy outdoor activities by the lake.
Distance: 65km (1 hr 40 min).
Overnight: Lake Siljan.
Drive east to Stockholm. Take optional stops at Dössberget Museum or Avesta to photograph Sweden’s largest Dala Horse. Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed final evening in the city. Distance: 308km (3hrs 51min).
Overnight: Stockholm.
Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Stockholm. Squeeze in last-minute shopping or visit the Vasa Museum before driving to Arlanda Airport to return your rental car and catch your flight home.
Distance: 40km (40 min).
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