Hiking & Walking Tours in Sweden

Discover Sweden

Wherever you go, you’ll be struck by Sweden’s timelessly beautiful landscape of lakes, forests, channels, and islands—preserved not just in the countryside but also in the welcoming green parks and waterside footpaths of Stockholm—and by the country’s modern-day penchant for cutting-edge design, sophisticated modern cuisine, and green living.

In Sweden, a love of nature is inextricably entwined with everyday life. In fact, under Swedish law, a connection to nature is dictated by a right of public access—allemannsrätt—making open spaces available to walkers in a way rarely found across Europe. Sweden’s network of trails traverse primarily road-free land, bringing you face to face with ancient runes and palace gardens, pretty clapboard villages, and Stockholm’s picturesque medieval city center.

The Kungsleden—King’s Trail—yields tremendous views of Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak, before bringing hikers to the secluded village of Kvikkjokk in the one of the most tranquil parts of the forest of Lapland.

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Country Highlights & Attractions

Ferry across picturesque channels to the urban island oasis of Djurgården and Långholmen.
Immerse yourself in Swedish history while wandering the medieval lanes of Sigtuna and Gamla Stan.
Explore the Swedish royal palace of Drottningholm, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Dine among the 17th-century gardens of Wenngarn Castle and sample fruits and vegetables grown right on the grounds, often paired with gravlax, dill-cured salmon harvested from the nearby Garnsviken River.

Celebrate Midsummer

Mid June in Sweden officially marks the Midsummer season, where the sun never sets in the country’s northern region, and southern regions experience only a few hours of night. It is a celebratory time when families, friends, and whole communities gather to celebrate Swedish cultural and culinary traditions.

Indulge in Swedish Spa Culture

Relax in a soothing batsu—a wood-fired sauna where any troublesome aches from a day’s hike or the stress of travel calmly disappear. Further reinvigorate tired muscles with a half-hour klassisk—a full-body massage with optional accompanying hot-stone therapies.

Get Your Fika Fix

Fika—which translates loosely as “indulge in coffee and chat at leisure”—is an important Swedish cultural tradition. More than a coffee break, Fika is a state of mind. Experience it for yourself as you relax and chat with friends and travel companions over a strong cup of black coffee and dunkable pastries.

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Gamla Stan old town in Stockholm city, Sweden.

Sweden & Finland: Stockholm to Helsinki

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Days 7 From $5,598 Tour Only

Discover two iconic and sophisticated cities on this Stockholm to Helsinki walking tour that showcases Nordic culture, ancient history, and scenic nature.

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Expert Local Guides

Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.

Tina Karneus

Born in Stockholm and having lived in many different parts of the city since she was a teenager, Tina Karnéus was thrilled to become a professional guide for her home city in 2016. She holds a degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Stockholm, speaks multiple languages, and has a wealth of experience working on international festivals and other similar projects. Communication is a thread that runs through all things she does in life. When not guiding, you will find Tina enjoying the great range of cultural events Stockholm has to offer, spending time outdoors (no matter the weather), and working as a public relations officer at the Botkyrka Multicultural Centre.

Tobias Ornrud

Tobias Örnrud refers to himself as a ‘big, Swedish Viking” and is proud to be a professional guide in what he considers the most beautiful city in the world-Stockholm! Also lucky enough to lead groups in Africa and Australia, he finds exploring the world a “fantastic privilege”. If he wasn’t so happy being a guide, Tobias would take a turn at being a gardener or perhaps an environmental educator, as he makes it a goal in life to teach people how live more sustainably.

Barbro Ryden

Barbro Rydén has a background in interior design, living and working for years in California before moving back to her hometown of Stockholm. Upon her return, she put her talents toward teaching at the University of Arts, Crafts, and Design and worked with many local hotels and restaurants. A career change in 2008 resulted in Barbro opening the Hunduddens Dog Training Center, a place where people who love dogs can come together as a community and learn new skills. Barbro takes her talent for dog training to Japan annually and loves sharing her knowledge of all things Swedish with her Japanese clients as well as all visitors to her native Sweden.

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