Bucket list experiences in Sweden

Climb Sweden's highest mountain, hike in the enchanting midnight sun or enjoy nature-close luxury in glamping tents? Sweden is full of unforgettable adventures. Here we list dream experiences everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. Go ahead and add them to your bucket list!

Experience the magical northern lights

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, can mainly be seen on clear nights from September to March. Join STF’s guides and venture to places far from artificial light to witness nature’s own light show in the sky – one of northern Sweden’s most fascinating spectacles.

Climb Sweden’s highest mountain

Climbing Kebnekaise is an adventure many dream of undertaking. Join STF’s guides to the southern summit via the eastern route, an adventure that takes you across streams, steep slopes, glaciers, and involves light climbing towards Sweden’s highest view. The feeling when you reach the top is indescribable!

Stay close to nature in a STF mountain cabin

Leave the stress of everyday life behind and experience complete presence in nature when you stay in one of the STF’s Mountain cabins—without electricity and water. If you want a unique opportunity to get really close to nature in an indescribably beautiful mountain environment this is the experience!

Hike the Kungsleden trail

Enjoy dramatic mountain views, clear lakes, deep valleys, and untouched forests along Sweden’s perhaps most famous hiking trail. The trail, stretching over 450 kilometers, passes through impressive mountain areas and four national parks.

Fall asleep by a crackling fire

At STF Kolarbyn Eco-lodge in the forests of Västmanland, you stay simply and sustainably – without electricity or running water. Here, you light a fire in your own stove, fetch water from the spring, and fall asleep to the gentle crackle of the flames. This is an authentic nature experience unlike any other.

The unforgettable midnight sun

The midnight sun is something truly unique to northern Sweden. Don’t miss the chance to experience nature in a magical way! Hike up to the top of Nuolja at an elevation of 1,164 meters in the golden midnight sun. Once at the top, celebrate with champagne and a view.

Discover a signature trail

We have selected some of the most scenic hiking trails from north to south and named them Signaturleder (Signature trails). All trails are quality-assured and characteristic of their region. There are fourteen to choose from. Which one will be your favorite?

Stay in a converted silo

STF Upperud 9:9 is a unique design hotel in the heart of Dalsland’s wilderness, where you stay in a former grain silo transformed with modern design and lake views. Enjoy hiking along the Pilgrim Trail, peaceful paddling tours, and relaxing sauna sessions at sunset.

Wake up to a sea view

Waking up to the scent of the sea and views of Bohuslän’s glittering archipelago is true luxury. At STF Strandvillan Lysekil, you stay in a historic seaside villa from 1894 with Art Nouveau charm, rooms featuring glass verandas or balconies facing the sea, and breakfast with cliffs and salty swims just outside the door.

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Mountain guide

Find important information about mountain safety, waste management, and what it’s like to stay in a mountain cabin.

Mountain safety

Learn about avalanches, find out how to best prevent injuries, or read about how to safely ford rivers during your hike.

Mountain hiking

The Swedish mountain range stretches from Treriksröset in the north to Dalarna in the south. Here, breathtaking landscapes and hundreds of miles of marked hiking trails await.