Pictures of Sweden

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Take on the thrilling trek to the top of Sweden’s highest mountain peak and enjoy incredible natural scenery along the way.

Sweden’s capital is a fascinating mix of natural beauty, historic structures and modern economics set on multiple islands in Europe’s northern reaches. 

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

This palace has been a jewel of Stockholm’s city centre for nearly 400 years and is now the royal residence. Visit its ornate interior and beautiful gardens.  

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

One of Stockholm’s most popular places to meet, this park has galleries, cafés, statues and fountains. Enjoy summer concerts or a December Christmas market.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Stockholm’s harbour was the resting site for a Swedish warship that capsized just after launch. Now history and artefacts reveal its story in great detail.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

The tombs of kings and queens, coats of arms and an interpretation of a scene from the Divine Comedy contribute to this church’s majestic interior.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Stockholm’s harbour was the resting site for a Swedish warship that capsized just after launch. Now history and artefacts reveal its story in great detail.

The tombs of kings and queens, coats of arms and an interpretation of a scene from the Divine Comedy contribute to this church’s majestic interior.

Duck into narrow, medieval alleys and find yourself happily lost in Sweden’s most famous urban district.

The golden foyer and the glitzy restaurants here compete for attention with the range of spectacular ballets, operas and recitals.

The western section of Gamla Stan is a small islet decorated with aristocratic 17th-century palaces and one of the city’s oldest churches.  

This borough of central Stockholm blends upscale residential living and high-end shopping with a vibrant performing arts and nightlife scene. 

A landscape of sparkling lakes, green pine forests and secluded trails provides wonderful opportunities for hiking, biking and other outdoor pursuits.

Five centuries of Swedish culture are on display in this museum of historic photographs, furniture and everyday artefacts.