9-Day Sweden road trip from Östersund to Orsa, Gävle, Stockholm, and Sundsvall

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

Östersund has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Badhusparken. This attraction is a bathing water and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,838 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 Östersund, Restaurang Tre Rum. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,355 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Östersund is Papegojan Lunchrestaurang. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 595 customers.

Locals recommend Sammurai as one of the best restaurants in the city of Östersund. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Östersund also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Östersund is Frösö Park Hotel. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,684 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Östersund is Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,764 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-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 Orrviken. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Orsa. You’ll stay in Orsa for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Orrviken’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Orrviken, start your day with a visit to the amazing Moose Garden. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 464 visitors.

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

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Sweden!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Sweden. Today, you'll wake up in Orsa and embark on a scenic drive to Gävle, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Orsa 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 Orsa. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mackmyra Whisky. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 999 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Boulognerskogen, Gävle. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 514 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Orsa is the stunning Stadsträdgården. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 527 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated museum in Orsa. The popular Länsmuseet Gävleborg is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 660 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight, or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Gävle goat. This attraction is a yule goat rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,204 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurang Namaste. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 617 customers.

Locals also recommend Terassen Pub Kök, another of the best restaurants in Gävle. Terassen Pub Kök is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 906 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant Tennstopet. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 814 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Indian Palace - Restaurang & Bar - Gävle to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Gävle, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cheers. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cheers has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Clarion Hotel Winn is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,129 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!

Day 4 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 Bergshamra and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Stockholm. You will stay in Stockholm for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bergshamra is the amazing Haga park. This attraction is an english garden that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,454 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Stockholms Gästabud, one of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,901 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm is Hotel Rival. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,759 customers.

After dinner, visit Akkurat - Restaurang Södermalm, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Stockholm. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,690 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Barrels. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,495 customers.

Alternatively, Pub Anchor is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Stockholm. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,371 customers.

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

On day 5 of your road trip across Sweden, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Stockholm. You’ll stay in Stockholm for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Downtown Camper by Scandic, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Stockholm. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 7,273 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 3,960 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 2,088 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 Rålambshovsparken. This attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,006 visitors.

Open-air museum Skansen is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Stockholm. This incredible attraction is an open-air museum and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,434 visitors. Up to 1,300,000 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Stockholm is the extraordinary ABBA: The Museum. This museum is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 14,560 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Vasa Museum. Up to 1,220,429 people visit this attraction every year. Around 52,799 visitors have given this maritime museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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.

Rolfs Kök is another of the best restaurants in the city of Stockholm. This restaurant 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. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,153 customers.

Locals recommend Hotel Rival, 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,759 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Stockholm, Stampen. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,511 customers.

Wirströms Pub is also one of the best bars in the city of Stockholm. This bar is rated an average 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.

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Stockholm has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 is the spectacular Nationalmuseum. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,381 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Royal Swedish Opera. This opera house has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,919 visitors.

Kungsträdgården is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This urban park is a popular destination among visitors in Stockholm. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,989 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Humlegården. Humlegården is an urban park and popular attraction in Stockholm. More than 4,960 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 Restaurang Hantverket, 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Stockholm is the popular Restaurang Prinsen. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Stockholm is Restaurang Farang. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,852 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Pharmarium is one of the best bars in the city of Stockholm for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,285 customers.

Nomad is another of the most popular bars in the city of Stockholm. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,155 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Stockholm is Portal. Portal has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Stockholm!

Day 7 of your road trip through Sweden is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Stockholm and the city of Uppsala. 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 Museum of Natural History. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,515 visitors.

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 Stadsträdgården in the city of Uppsala for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an urban park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,468 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try ChopChop Asian Express, one of the best restaurants in the city of Sundsvall. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 677 customers.

Locals also recommend Bastard Burgers as one of the best restaurants in the city of Sundsvall. Bastard Burgers is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Sundsvall is Restaurang Grankotten. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 799 customers.

After dinner, visit O'Learys Sundsvall, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Sundsvall. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Invito. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

Alternatively, The Bishops Arms Sundsvall is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Sundsvall. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 830 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Sweden, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Härnösand. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Östersund. You’ll stay in Östersund for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Härnösand’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Härnösand, start your day with a visit to the amazing Car Museum Härnösand + AWL. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,308 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Murberget County Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 768 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Härnösand has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Östersund. Östersund 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 Shanghai Wok. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 587 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurang Källan is another top restaurant in Östersund we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 134 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous BBQ Garden is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,452 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Östersund, the fantastic Jane Doe Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 463 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Briketten Kolgrill & bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 248 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Sweden!

Day 9 of your road trip in Sweden is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Östersund 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.

Frösö Runestone is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Östersund. This norse runestone and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 135 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Östersund at GREKISKA grill & bar before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend LA FABBRICA DEL GUSTO for your last chance at a meal in the city of Östersund. The LA FABBRICA DEL GUSTO restaurant has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,067 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Multi Challenge. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 673 customers.

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