5-Day Sweden Road Trip from Stockholm to Uppsala

Old town of Stockholm - popular touristic attraction, Sweden.
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Summary

Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through Sweden.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Sweden. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Stockholm and 1 night in Uppsala, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Sweden. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Stockholm and Uppsala. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in Sweden you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Stockholm, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Sweden, including the stunning Kungsträdgården and ABBA: The Museum.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We've handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Sweden. From the magnificent Vasa Museum to the breathtaking Stockholm Palace and Museum of Natural History, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Stockholm and Uppsala, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Sweden. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Sweden.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Sweden. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Sweden.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Sweden.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Sweden has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Sweden. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Sweden extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Sweden fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Sweden today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Stockholm old town (Gamla Stan) cityscape from City Hall top, Sweden.Stockholm / 3 nights
Uppsala County - region in SwedenUppsala County / 1 night

Map

Attractions

Photo of Vasa Museum, the most visited museum in Scandinavia, on the island of Djurgarden in Stockholm, Sweden.Vasa Museum
Photo of the Royal Palace is located in Gamla Stan in Stockholm, Sweden.Stockholm Palace
Photo of a mansion in the Skansen open air museum in Stockholm.Open-air museum Skansen
Photo of the famous meeting place Kungstradgarden in Stockholm with cherry trees in blossom.Kungsträdgården
FotografiskaFotografiska
ABBA The MuseumABBA: The Museum
Museum of Natural History, Norra Djurgården, Östermalms stadsdelsområde, Stockholms kommun, Stockholm County, SwedenMuseum of Natural History
The Copper tents in Haga built 1787-90 Gustav III the king of Sweden, panoramaHaga park
view on National Museum of Fine Arts, Stockholm, SwedenNationalmuseum
Uppsala Cathedral - Uppsala city, SwedenUppsala Cathedral
photo of statue of Carl von Linné in Humlegården in Stockholm, Sweden.Humlegården
photo of Tantolunden in Stockholm in autumn in Sweden.Tantolunden
photo of panoramic view of 16th century Uppsala Castle, Uppsala, Sweden.Uppsala Castle
photo of Stadsträdgården in Gavle, Sweden.Stadsträdgården
Botanical Garden, Uppsala kommun, Uppsala County, SwedenBotanical Garden

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 5

Include flights?

Yes
No

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Stockholm - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Stockholm - arrival day

  • Stockholm - Arrival day
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  • Kungsträdgården
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Your road trip adventure in Sweden begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Stockholm. You’ll stay in Stockholm for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Stockholm has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kungsträdgården. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,332 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm, Stockholms Gästabud. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,901 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm is Akkurat - Restaurang Södermalm. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,690 customers.

Locals recommend Barrels as one of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,495 customers.

Stockholm also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Stockholm is Stampen. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,511 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Sweden!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Stockholm

Day 2

Day 2 – Stockholm

  • Stockholm
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Drive 10 km, 43 min

  • Humlegården
  • ABBA: The Museum
  • Open-air museum Skansen
  • Vasa Museum
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Stockholm has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Stockholm by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Stockholm. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Stockholm, like the extraordinary Humlegården. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,904 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Stockholm is the spectacular ABBA: The Museum. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,571 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Vasa Museum. This maritime museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,959 visitors. Up to 1,220,429 people visit this popular attraction every year.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Stockholm.

Your discovery of Stockholm does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Stockholm on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Sweden, be sure to eat at Östermalms saluhall, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,416 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Stockholm is the popular Restaurant Pelikan. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,836 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Stockholm is Stampen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,511 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Wirströms Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Stockholm for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,626 customers.

Nomad is another of the most popular bars in the city of Stockholm. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,155 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Stockholm is Knut bar. Knut bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 785 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Stockholm!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Stockholm and Uppsala

Day 3

Day 3 – Stockholm and Uppsala

  • Stockholm
  • Uppsala County
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Drive 80 km, 1 hour 23 min

  • Stockholm Palace
  • Nationalmuseum
  • Fotografiska
  • Museum of Natural History
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Day 3 of your road trip through Sweden gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Stockholm and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Uppsala. You will stay in Uppsala for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Stockholm is the amazing Stockholm Palace. This attraction is a royal palace that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,589 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Nationalmuseum. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,034 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Stockholm is the outstanding Museum of Natural History. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,501 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Stockholm by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Sweden. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Uppsala, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bastard Burgers, one of the best restaurants in the city of Uppsala. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers.

Locals also recommend O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Uppsala. O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,004 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Uppsala is Hambergs Fisk. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 761 customers.

After dinner, visit Churchill Arms, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Uppsala. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,146 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Sweden!

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Day 4 – Uppsala and Stockholm

Day 4

Day 4 – Uppsala and Stockholm

  • Uppsala County
  • Stockholm
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Drive 78 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Uppsala Cathedral
  • Botanical Garden
  • Uppsala Castle
  • Stadsträdgården
  • Haga park
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You’ll stay in Stockholm for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Stockholm today is Uppsala Cathedral. This excellent attraction is a lutheran cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,264 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Botanical Garden, an outstanding park, in the town of Stockholm. Around 2,347 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Stockholm is Uppsala Castle. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,130 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Stadsträdgården. This urban park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,458 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Sweden, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Sweden. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Haga park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is an english garden and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,339 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Stockholm.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm, Restaurant Slingerbulten. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,456 customers.

Locals recommend Glashuset Restaurant & Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm. Glashuset Restaurant & Bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,510 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm is Wirströms Pub. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,626 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Stockholm, Nem Nem Quan. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 724 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Bar Central Birger Jarlsgatan. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 660 customers.

Tudor Arms is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Stockholm. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Sweden with a toast!

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Day 5 – Stockholm - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Stockholm - departure day

  • Stockholm - Departure day
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  • Tantolunden
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Day 5 of your road trip in Sweden is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Stockholm before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Tantolunden is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Stockholm. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,494 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Stockholm and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Sweden.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Stockholm at Nomad before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,155 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Knut bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Stockholm. The Knut bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 785 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Nem Nem Quan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 724 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Stockholm. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Sweden!

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