16 days in Sweden Itinerary

Kalmar is a city in the southeast of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. Kalmar is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Kalmar Castle, make a trip to Stortorget, get a new perspective on nature at A world of Dinosaurs, and snap pictures at Ölandsbron.

To find maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Kalmar day trip site.

Stockholm to Kalmar is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. August in Kalmar sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lund Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Stortorget, admire the striking features of HSB Turning Torso, then snap pictures at Oresund Bridge - Oresund Bridge, and finally walk around Kungsparken. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Rydebacksbadet, then explore the historical opulence of Sofiero Palace, and then make a trip to Little Square.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Malmo trip planner.

Getting from Kalmar to Malmo by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In August, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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 7th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Haga, then engage your brain at Universeum, then get in on the family fun at Liseberg Amusement Park, and finally make a trip to Kvarnbyn. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Jonsereds Tradgardar, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Slottsskogen, then take in nature's colorful creations at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Horticultural Gardens (Tradgardsforeningen).

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Gothenburg tour itinerary builder.

You can drive from Malmo to Gothenburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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. Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Eksjo Museum and then don't miss a visit to Gamla Stan. On the next day, examine the collection at Mx World Collection, then get in on the family fun at Astrid Lindgren's Worlds guest, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Naturreservatet Skurugata & Skuruhatt.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Eksjo trip builder site.

Getting from Gothenburg to Eksjo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Gothenburg in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Eksjo, with lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Skinnskatteberg.

On the 11th (Thu), get a dose of the wild on Wild Sweden.

Plan trip to Skinnskatteberg with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Traveling by car from Eksjo to Skinnskatteberg takes 4 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Stockholm.

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, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Skansen, admire the landmark architecture of Stockholm City Hall, have a blast at Grona Lunds Tivoli, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Stockholm trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Skinnskatteberg to Stockholm by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel back home.