• Flights
  • Hotels
  • Flight+Hotel
  • Cars
  • Holidays
Select your outward journey date
Select your return journey date

Monuments in Sweden

Monuments

Castles CastlesBuilt in the 17th century, this monument still home to the royal family includes a Chinese pavilion, a theatre and fantastic gardens. © Ed Scott / age fotostock

Sweden's architecture may not be notable for its aesthetic side but it does have real historical heritage. Whether you are in the north or the south, it is possible to visit an array of castles with very particular characteristics. You just have to visit Gripsholm, which is entirely pink; Drottningholm, with its fabulous park at the edge of Lake Mälaren; and the Royal Palace of Stockholm, with its decorated façades, to be convinced. If these grand constructions aren't your thing, then you might find what you are looking for along the coasts, where the traditional fishing villages continue to battle against the winds and tides. Otherwise, Stockholm's city-centre with its magnificent medieval streets will undoubtedly put you in a joyful mood.

All the reasons to go

Other reasons to go

Our expert Sweden

Neil Kreeger Section editor

only a third of the story is completed, watch this space!