7-Day Sweden Road Trip from Gothenburg traveling east to Jönköping, Stockholm, and Örebro

Canal in the historic centre of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-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 Gothenburg, 1 night in Jönköping, 2 nights in Stockholm, and 1 night in Örebro, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Sweden. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Gothenburg, Jönköping, Stockholm, and Örebro. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Sweden you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Gothenburg, 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 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. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Gothenburg, Jönköping, Stockholm, and Örebro, 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 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 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, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Canal in the historic centre of Gothenburg, Sweden.Gothenburg / 2 nights
Stockholm old town (Gamla Stan) cityscape from City Hall top, Sweden.Stockholm / 2 nights
Örebro County - region in SwedenÖrebro / 1 night
Jönköping County - region in SwedenJönköping / 1 night

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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 amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg ,Sweden.Liseberg
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
Photo of Slottsskogen scenic park and lake in Gothenburg ,Sweden.Slottsskogen
ABBA The MuseumABBA: The Museum
Horticultural Society, Heden, Centrum, Göteborgs Stad, Västra Götaland County, SwedenHorticultural Society
Photo of beautiful glass greenhouse in Gothenburg Botanical Garden, Sweden.Gothenburg Botanical Garden
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
photo of Örebro Castle in beautiful morning in Örebro, Sweden.Örebro Castle
GöteborgsoperanGöteborgsoperan
photo of Tom Tits Experiment in Södertälje ,Sweden.Tom Tits Experiment
photo of beautiful old timber houses in Wadkoping historical quarter of Orebro, Sweden.Wadköping
Tropicarium Kolmarden
Nolhaga park, Alingsås distrikt, Alingsås kommun, Västra Götaland County, SwedenNolhaga park
photo of Varnhem Abbey in beautiful morning in Varnhem, Sweden.Varnhem Abbey

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small car
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Medium car

Medium car

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Premium car

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premium car
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Day 1 – Gothenburg - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Gothenburg - arrival day

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

Gothenburg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Garden Society. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,526 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.

Gothenburg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg is Ölrepubliken. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,529 customers.

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

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Sweden!

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Day 2 – Gothenburg and Jönköping

Day 2

Day 2 – Gothenburg and Jönköping

  • Gothenburg
  • Jönköping
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Drive 156 km, 2 hours 12 min

  • Slottsskogen
  • Gothenburg Botanical Garden
  • Liseberg
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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 Gothenburg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Jönköping. You will stay in Jönköping for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Gothenburg is the amazing Slottsskogen. This attraction is an urban park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,608 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible botanical garden, Gothenburg Botanical Garden. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,825 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Pescadores, one of the best restaurants in the city of Jönköping. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

After dinner, visit Grill Jönköping, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Jönköping. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 859 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Idlewild Beer Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 566 customers.

Alternatively, Aqua Dinner & Drinks is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Jönköping. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 641 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 3 – Linköping and Stockholm

Day 3

Day 3 – Linköping and Stockholm

  • Stockholm
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Drive 344 km, 4 hours 14 min

  • Tropicarium Kolmarden
  • Tom Tits Experiment
  • Haga park
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Sweden. Today, you'll wake up in Jönköping and embark on a scenic drive to Stockholm, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Jönköping and Östergötland County before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Jönköping. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Rosenlund Rosarium. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,299 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Rådhusparken. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,838 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Jönköping is the stunning Match museum. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,035 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Östergötland County, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Stockholm. When you arrive in Stockholm you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Stockholms Gästabud. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,901 customers.

Locals also recommend Östermalms saluhall, another of the best restaurants in Stockholm. Östermalms saluhall is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,416 customers.

After dinner, visit Akkurat - Restaurang Södermalm to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Stockholm, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,690 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Barrels. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Barrels has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,495 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Sweden, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 4 – Stockholm

Day 4

Day 4 – Stockholm

  • Stockholm
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Drive 10 km, 42 min

  • Kungsträdgården
  • ABBA: The Museum
  • Open-air museum Skansen
  • Vasa Museum
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On day 4 of your road trip across Sweden, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Stockholm. You’ll stay in Stockholm 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 Mornington Stockholm City, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Stockholm. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,840 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Stockholm is the 5-star Radisson Collection Hotel, Strand Stockholm. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,939 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Stockholm is the 3-star Scandic Upplandsgatan. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,015 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 Stockholm, like the outstanding Kungsträdgården. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,989 visitors.

ABBA: The Museum is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Stockholm. This incredible attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,560 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Stockholm is the extraordinary Vasa Museum. This maritime museum gets more than 1,220,429 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 52,799 reviews.

Come to Stockholm 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 Stockholm.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Pelikan, after your day of exploring the city of Stockholm. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,836 customers.

Locals recommend Stampen, one of the best bars in the city of Stockholm, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,511 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Stockholm, Wirströms Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,626 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Stockholm and Örebro

Day 5

Day 5 – Stockholm and Örebro

  • Stockholm
  • Örebro
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Drive 211 km, 2 hours 47 min

  • Stockholm Palace
  • Nationalmuseum
  • Fotografiska
  • Museum of Natural History
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Sweden, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Stockholm. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Örebro. You’ll stay in Örebro for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Stockholm’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Stockholm, start your day with a visit to the amazing Stockholm Palace. This much-appreciated royal palace and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,682 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Nationalmuseum. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,381 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museum of Natural History to make the most of your road trip across Sweden. The spectacular Museum of Natural History is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,515 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Stockholm has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Örebro. Örebro offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Sobi. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,154 reviews.

The remarkable Naturens hus is another top restaurant in Örebro we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Örebro, the fantastic Mocca Deli Örebro. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Örebro Ölhall. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 988 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Dannes. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 525 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Sweden!

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Day 6 – Örebro and Gothenburg

Day 6

Day 6 – Örebro and Gothenburg

  • Örebro
  • Gothenburg
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Drive 299 km, 4 hours 11 min

  • Örebro Castle
  • Wadköping
  • Varnhem Abbey
  • Nolhaga park
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You’ll stay in Gothenburg for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Örebro Castle. This excellent attraction is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,475 visitors.

Around 3,584 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 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. 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 Nolhaga park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,645 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Gothenburg, BrewDog Göteborg. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Haket. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,048 customers.

Brewers Beer Bar Magasinsgatan. Is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Gothenburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

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

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Day 7 – Gothenburg - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Gothenburg - departure day

  • Gothenburg - Departure day
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  • Göteborgsoperan
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Day 7 of your road trip in Sweden is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Gothenburg 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.

Göteborgsoperan is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Gothenburg. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,257 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Gothenburg at Skansen Kronan before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,812 customers.

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

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