6-Day Sweden Road Trip from Malmo traveling north to Gothenburg and Halmstad

Beautiful aerial view of the Vastra Hamnen (The Western Harbour) district in Malmo, Sweden.
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-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 2 nights in Malmo, 2 nights in Gothenburg, and 1 night in Halmstad, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Sweden. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Malmo, Gothenburg, Halmstad, and Höganäs. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Sweden you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Malmo, 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 Malmö Castle and Slottsskogen.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have 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 Gothenburg Botanical Garden to the breathtaking Liseberg and Øresund Bridge, 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. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Turning Torso and learn more about the unique Kullaberg to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Malmo, Gothenburg, Halmstad, and Höganäs, 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 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 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. 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, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Beautiful aerial panoramic view of the Malmo city in Sweden.Malmo / 2 nights
Canal in the historic centre of Gothenburg, Sweden.Gothenburg / 2 nights
Halland County - region in SwedenHalland / 1 night
Photo of aerial view of the port and the city of Höganäs in southern Sweden.Höganäs kommun
Lund - city in SwedenLund

Map

Attractions

Photo of amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg ,Sweden.Liseberg
Photo of Slottsskogen scenic park and lake in Gothenburg ,Sweden.Slottsskogen
Photo of beautiful glass greenhouse in Gothenburg Botanical Garden, Sweden.Gothenburg Botanical Garden
Malmö Castle, Malmö Hus, Norr, Malmo, Malmö kommun, Skåne County, SwedenMalmö Castle
Photo of aerial view of Kullaberg in Sweden.Kullaberg
photo of beautiful cityscape of Malmo with Turning Torso in Sweden.Turning Torso
Pildammstornet tower on the water in the city of MalmoPildammsparken
The Oresund Bridge is a combined motorway and railway bridge between Sweden and Denmark (Malmo and Copenhagen). Long exposure. Selective focus.Øresund Bridge
photo of The Lund Cathedral in Lund, Sweden on sunny day exterior view.Lund Cathedral
Botanical Garden, Professorsstaden, Centrum, Lund, Lund Municipality, Skåne County, SwedenBotanical Garden
photo of flower arrangements in symmetrical shapes leading up to a fountain in the city park Stadsparken in the town Lund, Sweden.Stadsparken
photo of sunny morning of Kungsparken park in Malmo. Sweden.Kungsparken
photo of morning view of Varberg fortress in Varberg in Sweden.Varberg Fortress
Öresundsbron Viewpoint
photo of Nimis Ladonia wooden towers in Höganäs, Sweden.Nimis
Nolhaga park, Alingsås distrikt, Alingsås kommun, Västra Götaland County, SwedenNolhaga park
photo of fall in Norre Katts park in Halmstad, Halland County, Sweden.Norre katts park
photo of waterfall during autumn in Danska Fall in Simlångsdalen, Sweden.Danska fall
photo of Getterön Nature Reserve in Varberg, Sweden.Getterön Nature Reserve

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Car

small car

small car

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small car
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People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Day 1 – Malmo - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Malmo - arrival day

  • Malmo - Arrival day
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  • Pildammsparken
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Your road trip adventure in Sweden begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Malmo. You’ll stay in Malmo for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Malmo has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Pildammsparken. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,924 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 Malmo, Östergatan No. 25. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 605 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Malmo is Lyran. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Locals recommend Bullen - Två Krögare as one of the best restaurants in the city of Malmo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,441 customers.

Malmo also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Malmo is Malmö Brewing Co & Taproom. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,265 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Malmo is BrewDog Malmö. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,549 customers.

Locals also enjoy Spegeln. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,273 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Sweden!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Gothenburg

Day 2

Day 2 – Gothenburg

  • Gothenburg
  • Malmo
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Drive 345 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • Malmö Castle
  • Turning Torso
  • Öresundsbron Viewpoint
  • Øresund Bridge
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Day 2 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 Malmo and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Gothenburg. You will stay in Gothenburg for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Malmo is the amazing Malmö Castle. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,942 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Öresundsbron Viewpoint. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,897 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Malmo is the outstanding Øresund Bridge. This popular road–rail bridge and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,177 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Malmo 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 Gothenburg, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try The Barn, one of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,130 customers.

Locals also recommend Gyllene Prag as one of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg. Gyllene Prag is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,122 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg is Fiskekrogen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,138 customers.

After dinner, visit Heaven 23, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,840 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ölrepubliken. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,529 customers.

Alternatively, Steampunk Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Gothenburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,520 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 3 – Gothenburg

Day 3

Day 3 – Gothenburg

  • Gothenburg
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Drive 17 km, 41 min

  • Slottsskogen
  • Gothenburg Botanical Garden
  • Liseberg
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On day 3 of your road trip across Sweden, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Gothenburg. You’ll stay in Gothenburg for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Scandic Göteborg Central, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Gothenburg. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,266 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Gothenburg is the 5-star Hotel Pigalle. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,954 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Gothenburg is the 3-star Hotel Lorensberg. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,291 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Gothenburg, like the outstanding Slottsskogen. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,608 visitors.

Gothenburg Botanical Garden is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Gothenburg. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,825 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Gothenburg is the extraordinary Liseberg. This amusement park is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 36,472 reviews.

Come to Gothenburg prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Gothenburg.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Bombay Street, after your day of exploring the city of Gothenburg. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

Blackstone Steakhouse is another of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,126 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg is Ma Cuisine. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 878 customers.

Locals recommend BrewDog Göteborg, one of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Gothenburg, Haket. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,048 customers.

Brewers Beer Bar Magasinsgatan. Is also one of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Sweden.

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Day 4 – Simlångsdalen, Alingsås, Varberg, and Halmstad

Day 4

Day 4 – Simlångsdalen, Alingsås, Varberg, and Halmstad

  • Halland
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Drive 273 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Nolhaga park
  • Getterön Nature Reserve
  • Varberg Fortress
  • Danska fall
  • Norre katts park
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Day 4 of your road trip through Sweden is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Simlångsdalen and the city of Halmstad. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the village of Simlångsdalen is the amazing Danska fall. This attraction is a waterfall and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 951 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Simlångsdalen is another excellent way to spend your new day in Sweden. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Sweden’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Sweden’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Sweden’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Norre katts park in the city of Halmstad for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,206 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Lotus, one of the best restaurants in the city of Halmstad. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,443 customers.

Locals also recommend Nyhemsgrillen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Halmstad. Nyhemsgrillen is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 919 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Halmstad is RESTAURANT Yoss. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 801 customers.

After dinner, visit Pio, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Halmstad. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Bulls. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,335 customers.

Alternatively, Zigges Garage is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Halmstad. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 386 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 5 – Höganäs, Lund, and Malmo

Day 5

Day 5 – Höganäs, Lund, and Malmo

  • Malmo
  • Höganäs kommun
  • Lund
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Drive 206 km, 3 hours 16 min

  • Nimis
  • Kullaberg
  • Lund Cathedral
  • Botanical Garden
  • Stadsparken
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Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Höganäs and the city of Lund. You’ll stay in Malmo for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Höganäs today is Nimis. This excellent attraction is a sculpture that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,913 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Kullaberg, an outstanding ridge, in the city of Höganäs. Around 6,383 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 city, 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 Lund Cathedral for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Lund. This popular attraction is a lutheran cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,299 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,208 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Stadsparken in the town of Lund. This attraction, a stunning urban park, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,036 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Malmo, Lilla Kafferosteriet. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,031 customers.

Locals recommend Laziza as one of the best restaurants in the city of Malmo. Laziza is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,030 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Malmo is Kitchen & Table Malmö - sky bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,914 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Malmo, Far i Hatten. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,826 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Paddy's. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,216 customers.

Fagans is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Malmo. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,778 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Malmo - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Malmo - departure day

  • Malmo - Departure day
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  • Kungsparken
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Day 6 of your road trip in Sweden is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Malmo 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.

Kungsparken is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Malmo. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,405 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Malmo at Di Penco before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,119 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Atmosfär for your last chance at a meal in the city of Malmo. The Atmosfär restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Pub Vagabond. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

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

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