Sweden family holidays

In the summer, you’ll find long days and warm evenings, perfect for hiking, biking and kayaking, exploring the countryside, lakes and endless coastline. With more islands than any other country in the world, children will love getting out onto the water, trying their hand at crab fishing or casting a line for the catch of the day, then heading deep into the woods in search of wildlife.

On our winter holidays to Sweden, you’ll arrive to crisp, freezing temperatures, forests blanketed in snow and the Aurora Borealis dancing across the sky while you sip hot chocolate or relax in a hot tub under the stars. And of course a combination of reindeer and huskies is always a winner with our families.

Why take the kids to Sweden?

Activities work for any age, from younger kids and toddlers, through to multi-generational groups. Our self-drive holidays offer a slower pace of life and fantastic flexibility, along with some really fun, family-friendly accommodation.

Sweden in the summer is perfect for families who want to be outdoors and active – without the crowds found in many other European countries. In winter it is a perfect wintry wonderland, without a Santa in sight! Kids will love the variety of exciting activities on offer such as husky sledding, snowshoeing and ice-fishing – glowing faces around the fire guaranteed!

A Sweden family holiday is a fantastic adventure for any age. Perfect for families who want to break away from the all-inclusive resorts and start younger kids off with a gentle adventure not too far from home. For getting tech-obsessed or exam-stressed teens back into nature. Meet locals who will welcome you to small fishing villages and charming coastal towns. Feed a moose or search for beavers in the countryside. Or simply relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. With its long coastline, island archipelagos and endless forests, lakes and mountains, there is plenty of fresh air and room to breathe in Sweden.

How to get around Sweden

Travelling around Sweden is easy. We use a mix of rental cars (often electric, so cheaper to operate), short internal flights or trains – which run to schedule! English is widely spoken and there is a huge range of family-friendly accommodation on offer. There are fantastic options for eco-lodges, luxury winter glamping tipis, cosy family-run B&Bs and traditional holiday cottages or more quirky accommodation like historic castles, floating cabins or treehouses.

Family holiday itineraries to Sweden

All of our Sweden family holidays are bespoke, which means that they are tailor-made for your own specific family, taking into account the ages of your children, your interests, your budget and so on.

However, to give you an idea of what you could do on a family holiday in Sweden, have a look at our sample summer itinerary, Gothenburg & Coastal Sweden and our winter trip, Swedish Lapland. Both can be adapted – for example, extend time in Stockholm or combine with Norway. For further inspiration and to find out some of the other places that you might like to visit on a family holiday in Sweden, see Places to visit in Sweden.

Also, check out When to go to Sweden to find out what the weather will be like at the time that you want to travel. Or simply ring us and we’ll be delighted to advise you on the best options for your family.

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