5-Day Sweden Road Trip from Stockholm traveling west to Norrköping

Stockholm old town (Gamla Stan) cityscape from City Hall top, Sweden.
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
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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 Norrköping, 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 Norrköping. 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 Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace.

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 Kungsträdgården to the breathtaking ABBA: The Museum and Nordic Museum, 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 Fotografiska and learn more about the unique Open-air museum Skansen to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Stockholm and Norrköping, 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. 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
Photo of Motala stream in Norrkoping during fall, that is a historic industrial town in Sweden.Norrköping / 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 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
Nordic museum building in Stockholm in a sunny day, SwedenNordic 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
photo of statue of Carl von Linné in Humlegården in Stockholm, Sweden.Humlegården
Tropicarium Kolmarden
Wildfire, Norrköpings kommun, Östergötland County, SwedenWildfire
Folkparken, outdoor gym
Cactus plant, Nordantill, Norrköpings kommun, Östergötland County, SwedenCactus plant

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Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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People
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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 24,989 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 5-day vacation in Sweden!

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Day 2 – Stockholm

Day 2

Day 2 – Stockholm

  • Stockholm
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • ABBA: The Museum
  • Fotografiska
  • Vasa Museum
  • Nordic 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 city of Stockholm, like the extraordinary Fotografiska. This attraction is a kunsthalle and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 16,718 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Stockholm, which gets around 237,964 annual visits, is the spectacular Nordic Museum. This attraction is a museum of culture and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,344 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 52,799 visitors. Up to 1,220,429 people visit this popular attraction every year.

ABBA: The Museum is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This museum is a popular destination among visitors in Stockholm. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,560 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

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 Restaurant Pelikan, 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 2,836 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Stockholm is the popular Rolfs Kök. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,344 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Stockholm is Café Schweizer. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,153 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Hotel Rival is one of the best bars in the city of Stockholm for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,759 customers.

Stampen is another of the most popular bars in the city of Stockholm. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,511 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Stockholm is Wirströms Pub. Wirströms Pub has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,626 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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Day 3 – Stockholm, Bergshamra, and Norrköping

Day 3

Day 3 – Stockholm, Bergshamra, and Norrköping

  • Stockholm
  • Norrköping
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Drive 181 km, 2 hours 31 min

  • Stockholm Palace
  • Open-air museum Skansen
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Haga park
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Day 3 of your road trip through Sweden is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Stockholm and the city of Bergshamra. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Stockholm is the amazing Stockholm Palace. This attraction is a royal palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,682 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Open-air museum Skansen, a popular attraction that receives around 1,300,000 yearly visitors. This open-air museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,434 visitors.

Museum of Natural History is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Stockholm. This well-known attraction, a spectacular museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 7,515 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Stockholm 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 Haga park in the city of Bergshamra for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an english garden and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,454 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rosegarden, one of the best restaurants in the city of Norrköping. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,107 customers.

Locals also recommend The Black Lion Inn as one of the best restaurants in the city of Norrköping. The Black Lion Inn is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 885 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Norrköping is Enoteket Lunch Restaurang & Bar Norrköping. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 717 customers.

After dinner, visit Pappa Grappa, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Norrköping. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,375 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Butlers Bistro & Winebar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 493 customers.

Alternatively, Världens Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Norrköping. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 380 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Gruvstugan, Norrköping, and Stockholm

Day 4

Day 4 – Gruvstugan, Norrköping, and Stockholm

  • Stockholm
  • Norrköping
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Drive 171 km, 3 hours 12 min

  • Cactus plant
  • Folkparken, outdoor gym
  • Wildfire
  • Tropicarium Kolmarden
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Sweden, you'll awaken to the bustling hamlet of Gruvstugan. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Stockholm. You’ll stay in Stockholm for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Gruvstugan’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Gruvstugan, start your day with a visit to the amazing Wildfire. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,210 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Gruvstugan has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Stockholm. Stockholm 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 Restaurang Hantverket. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,768 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurang Prinsen is another top restaurant in Stockholm we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurang Farang is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,852 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Stockholm, the fantastic Pharmarium. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Nomad. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,155 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Portal. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 853 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 5 – Stockholm - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Stockholm - departure day

  • Stockholm - Departure day
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  • Humlegården
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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.

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 Restaurant Slingerbulten before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,456 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Glashuset Restaurant & Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Stockholm. The Glashuset Restaurant & Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,510 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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