Cheap 6-Day Sweden Road Trip from Gothenburg traveling north to Karlstad and Örebro

Your exciting road trip through Sweden starts when you reach the incredible city of Gothenburg, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Gothenburg and begin your adventure in Sweden.

Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing The Garden Society will make your cheap holiday in Sweden truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,592 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 Gothenburg. An excellent example is the popular The Barn. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,130 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Sweden is Heaven 23. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,840 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 Ölrepubliken. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,529 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Steampunk Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,520 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Gothenburg we recommend is BrewDog Göteborg, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

Haket is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,048 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!

On day 2 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 Gothenburg and end your day in the city of Karlstad, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Gothenburg is the amazing Slottsskogen. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,695 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Gothenburg Botanical Garden. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,913 travelers, a visit to this well-known botanical garden and sightseeing spot in Gothenburg is likely to make your vacation in Sweden even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Gothenburg is the outstanding Universeum. This science center has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,788 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Sweden, drop by the popular Helix. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,840 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 Karlstad. Karlstad 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 Karlstad that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Karlstad is Barón. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 894 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Karlstad, Mariebergsskogen is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,454 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Spicy Hot. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Karlstad enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,281 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Karlstad’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden. For example, you can visit The Bishops Arms. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 864 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

Day 3’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Karlstad, proving that cheap holidays in Sweden can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Brigadmuseum. This attraction is a working life museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,011 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Stadsträdgården, Karlstad. This popular place of interest is a stunning urban park that boasts an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 736 visitors.

To make your trip to Karlstad more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Naturum Värmland. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,083 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Naturum Värmland is often mentioned in Sweden road trip itineraries.

Your discovery of Karlstad does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Karlstad 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 Restaurang Fontana di Trevi, one of the best restaurants in Karlstad. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,126 reviews.

You can also check out Restaurang Napoli. 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 4.2 out of 5 stars by 824 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Pasha Restaurant. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 657 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Karlstad.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Karlstad for an after-dinner drink.

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

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 Örebro and end your day in the city of Örebro, 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 Örebro Castle. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,497 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Wadköping. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,612 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 798 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Sweden, drop by the popular Stora holmen, outdoor gym. This attraction, an amazing outdoor gym, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 716 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 Örebro. Örebro 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 Örebro that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Örebro is Fratelli Örebro. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,314 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Örebro, Sobi is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,154 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Mocca Deli Örebro. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Örebro enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,046 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Örebro’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden. For example, you can visit Örebro Ölhall. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 988 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Dannes. This popular bar in Örebro has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 525 bar-goers.

You can also go to Pitcher's as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Pitcher's is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,667 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4 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 Alingsås and end your day in the city of Gothenburg, 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 Alingsås is the amazing Nolhaga park. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,653 visitors.

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 Gothenburg. Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Gothenburg is Gyllene Prag. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,122 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Gothenburg, Fiskekrogen is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,138 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Blackstone Steakhouse. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Gothenburg enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,126 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Gothenburg’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden. For example, you can visit Brewers Beer Bar Magasinsgatan. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 920 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Ölhallen 7:an. This popular bar in Gothenburg has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 759 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Flying Barrel Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Flying Barrel Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 808 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!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Sweden as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Gothenburg.

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 Gothenburg is the remarkable Göteborgsoperan. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,304 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Gothenburg, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ma Cuisine. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 878 customers.

Gothia Towers is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 9,515 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Skansen Kronan. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,812 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Sweden and your fun memories in Gothenburg.

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