Cheap 7-Day Sweden Road Trip from Stockholm to Västerås and Norrköping

Your exciting road trip through Sweden starts when you reach the incredible city of Stockholm, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Stockholm and begin your adventure in Sweden.

Stockholm is a popular cheap holiday destination in Sweden with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Stockholm and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Kungsträdgården will make your cheap holiday in Sweden truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 24,989 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Stockholm. An excellent example is the popular Stockholms Gästabud. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,901 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Sweden is Östermalms saluhall. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,416 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Hotel Rival. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,759 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Akkurat - Restaurang Södermalm is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,690 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Stockholm we recommend is Barrels, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,495 customers.

Pub Anchor is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,371 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Sweden!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Stockholm, proving that cheap holidays in Sweden can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Fotografiska. This attraction is a kunsthalle that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 16,718 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Stockholm Palace. This popular place of interest is a stunning royal palace that boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 38,682 visitors.

To make your trip to Stockholm more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Nordic Museum. This well-known museum of culture attracts up to 237,964 people each year. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 9,344 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Nordic Museum is often mentioned in Sweden road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Vasa Museum is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This maritime museum and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 52,799 reviews, with a recently recorded annual visit of 1,220,429 people.

Your discovery of Stockholm does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Stockholm on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Sweden.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Sweden, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Restaurant Pelikan, one of the best restaurants in Stockholm. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,836 reviews.

You can also check out Rolfs Kök. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,344 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Café Schweizer. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,153 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Stockholm.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Stockholm for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Hotel Rival and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,759 customers.

Stampen is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,511 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Wirströms Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,626 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Stockholm.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Stockholm!

Day 3 means another chance to make the best memories in this cheap holiday destination in Sweden, Stockholm. So buckle up and prepare to be blown away by the city of Stockholm!

One of the best destinations you can travel to today is the stunning Open-air museum Skansen. Each year, this open-air museum and attraction welcomes around 1,300,000 visitors from all over the world. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in over 29,434 reviews, it’s clear that this remarkable open-air museum is truly worth a spot in your road trip plans.

You can also spend some time at the spectacular ABBA: The Museum. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,560 travelers.

Another place you’ll also want to make time for today is the incredible Museum of Natural History. This popular museum in Stockholm has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,515 travelers.

Excited to see another tourist destination in Stockholm?

Beyond the above-mentioned locations, today is the perfect opportunity to join a popular activity in Stockholm. Plenty of budget-friendly tours in Stockholm offer enriching experiences that will make your cheap holiday in Sweden worth remembering for a lifetime.

When it’s time to eat, treat yourself to a lovely meal without paying more than necessary. Stockholm has restaurants and bars for all budgets, perfect for cheap holiday goers!

One of the best restaurants worth visiting in Stockholm is Restaurang Hantverket. This restaurant offers good food at reasonable prices and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,768 customers.

Restaurang Prinsen is an excellent alternative with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,112 reviews. Restaurang Prinsen is known for its delicious meals that will surely satisfy your hunger.

Another of the best places to eat in Stockholm is Restaurang Farang. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,852 customers because of their good food, service, and ambiance.

It’s natural to feel curious about what happens around Stockholm as the night unfolds. To see what the nightlife looks like in Stockholm, consider an after-dinner drink at one of the best bars in the area.

We recommend you visit Pharmarium, an excellent place to enjoy a couple of drinks. This bar is one of locals’ favorite hangout spots and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,285 customers.

Nomad serves various snacks and drinks at affordable prices, making it another great bar option for budget travelers in Stockholm. Customers have rated Nomad an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,155 reviews.

You could also relax and have drinks at Portal. This bar is popular in Stockholm for its great selection of drinks and unique atmosphere. Proof of this claim is clear in its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 853 bar goers.

A road trip vacation in Stockholm can’t get any better than this! Toast to another amazing day in this cheap holiday destination in Sweden!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Sweden, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Uppsala and end your day in the city of Västerås, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Uppsala is the amazing Stadsträdgården. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,468 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Uppsala Castle. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,251 travelers, a visit to this well-known castle and sightseeing spot in Uppsala is likely to make your vacation in Sweden even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Uppsala is the outstanding Uppsala Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,494 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Sweden, drop by the popular Carolina park - 'Engelska Parken'. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 984 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Botanical Garden. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,364 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Sweden. To have the best affordable travel experience in Sweden, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Sweden unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Sweden.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Västerås. Västerås is another cheap travel destination in Sweden where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Sweden can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Västerås that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Västerås is Kajplats 9. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,633 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Västerås, Saluhallen Slakteriet is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,494 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Limone Ristorante Italiano. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Västerås enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,137 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Västerås’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden. For example, you can visit The Bishops Arms - Västerås. Rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 869 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is NOM. This popular bar in Västerås has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 709 bar-goers.

You can also go to Mocca deli Västerås as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Mocca deli Västerås is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 389 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Sweden!

On day 5 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Sweden, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Örebro and end your day in the city of Norrköping, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Örebro is the amazing Stora holmen, outdoor gym. This travel destination is an outdoor gym that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 715 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Wadköping. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,584 travelers, a visit to this well-known open-air museum and sightseeing spot in Örebro is likely to make your vacation in Sweden even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Örebro is the outstanding Stadsträdgården. This park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 794 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Sweden, drop by the popular Örebro Castle. This attraction, an amazing castle, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,475 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Sweden. To have the best affordable travel experience in Sweden, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Sweden unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Sweden.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Norrköping. Norrköping is another cheap travel destination in Sweden where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Sweden can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Norrköping that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Norrköping is Rosegarden. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,107 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Norrköping, The Black Lion Inn is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 885 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Enoteket Lunch Restaurang & Bar Norrköping. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Norrköping enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 717 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Norrköping’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden. For example, you can visit Pappa Grappa. Rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,375 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Butlers Bistro & Winebar. This popular bar in Norrköping has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 493 bar-goers.

You can also go to Världens Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Världens Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 380 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Sweden!

Day 6 of your self-drive vacation in Sweden gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the hamlet of Gruvstugan and end your day in the city of Norrköping.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Stockholm for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Sweden.

While you’re in Gruvstugan, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Wildfire. The fantastic Wildfire is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,210 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Gruvstugan, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Norrköping.

Make Folkparken, outdoor gym your first stop. This popular outdoor gym among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,038 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Sweden. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Sweden and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Stockholm. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Stockholm, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Slingerbulten, one of the best restaurants in Stockholm. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,456 customers.

Glashuset Restaurant & Bar is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Glashuset Restaurant & Bar is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,510 diners.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Stockholm, Knut bar. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 785 bar goers.

Nem Nem Quan is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Stockholm, with its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 724 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Bar Central Birger Jarlsgatan, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 660 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Sweden. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Sweden!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Sweden as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Stockholm.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Sweden.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Stockholm is the remarkable Humlegården. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,960 visitors.

You’ll then say farewell to Stockholm and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Sweden!