4-Day Sweden road trip Starting from Stockholm to Uppsala

Your road trip adventure in Sweden begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Stockholm. You’ll stay in Stockholm for 2 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 24,989 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 Östermalms saluhall. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,416 customers.

Locals recommend Hotel Rival 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 2,759 customers.

Stockholm also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Stockholm is Akkurat - Restaurang Södermalm. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,690 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Stockholm is Barrels. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,495 customers.

Locals also enjoy Pub Anchor. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,371 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 4-day vacation in Sweden!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 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 Uppsala. You’ll stay in Uppsala 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 Open-air museum Skansen. This open-air museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 29,434 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Open-air museum Skansen welcomes 1,300,000 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Vasa Museum to make the most of your road trip across Sweden. The spectacular Vasa Museum is a maritime museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,799 visitors. Every year, around 1,220,429 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Rålambshovsparken is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,006 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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 Uppsala. Uppsala 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 Bastard Burgers. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,185 reviews.

The remarkable Hambergs Fisk is another top restaurant in Uppsala we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 761 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Jappi is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 874 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Uppsala, the fantastic Churchill Arms. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,146 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,004 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Klang Market. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 958 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Sweden!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Uppsala and the city of Slottsskogen. You’ll stay in Stockholm for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Uppsala 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 5,494 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Stadsträdgården, an outstanding urban park, in the city of Uppsala. Around 2,468 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Uppsala is Botanical Garden. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,364 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Old Uppsala archaeological area. This grave field and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,272 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 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 Skokloster Castle for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Slottsskogen. This popular attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,067 visitors. Approximately 86,098 people visit Slottsskogen every year to see the fantastic Skokloster Castle.

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 Pelikan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,836 customers.

Locals recommend Rolfs Kök as one of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm. Rolfs Kök is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,344 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm is Café Schweizer. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,153 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Stockholm, Hotel Rival. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,759 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Stampen. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,511 customers.

Wirströms Pub 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 1,626 customers.

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

Day 4 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.

Humlegården 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,960 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 Restaurang Hantverket before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurang Prinsen for your last chance at a meal in the city of Stockholm. The Restaurang Prinsen restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurang Farang. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,852 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!