Part I: Stockholm – History & Culture
Day 1: Arrive in Stockholm – Museums & Old Town
✈️ Arrival: Arrive at Stockholm Airport (ARN/Bromma). Transfer to your hotel on your own.
🛎️ Check-in & Leisure: Check into your hotel.
🚢 Vasa Museum: Begin your sightseeing at the Vasa Museum, home to the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship.
🏰 Gamla Stan: Walk to Gamla Stan (Old Town), a beautiful area filled with medieval alleys, vibrant cafes, studios, galleries, restaurants, and unique stores.
🎤 ABBA The Museum: Visit the iconic museum dedicated to the famous Swedish pop group ABBA.
🏨 Overnight: Stockholm.
Part II: Gothenburg – Coast & Entertainment
Day 2: Stockholm to Gothenburg – Amusement & Sea Fort
🚂 Transfer: Board a train from Stockholm to Gothenburg (Göteborg).
🎡 Liseberg: Explore the city and visit Liseberg, the world’s oldest amusement park (since 1923).
⛴️ Fortress Cruise: Go on a boat cruise to the New Älvsborg Fortress, a historic defensive structure located on an island in the harbor entrance.
⚓ Maritiman: Head to the maritime museum of Maritiman, which features a unique collection of 19 vessels, boats, ships, and barges docked in the harbor.
🏨 Overnight: Gothenburg.
Part III: Malmö & Southern Charm
Day 3: Gothenburg to Malmö – Malmöhus Castle
🚂 Transfer: Get on a train from Gothenburg to Malmö, known as the first fair trade city in Sweden.
🛍️ Leisure: Spend time exploring Malmö’s famous flea markets, modern shopping centers, and soak in the cultural atmosphere.
🏰 Malmöhus Castle: Walk around Malmöhus Castle, a historic Renaissance-style building converted into the city’s main museum during the 1930s.
🏨 Overnight: Malmö.
Day 4: Malmö – Ystad Excursion – Wallander Tour
🚗 Excursion: Travel to Ystad, a charming coastal town known for its historical landmarks and sandy beaches.
🕵️ Guided Tour: Take a guided tour (often in an old converted fire engine) focused on the popular Kurt Wallander book series by Henning Mankell, learning about the rookie detective whose stories are based here.
🔙 Return: Return to Malmö later in the day.
🏨 Overnight: Malmö.
Day 5: Depart from Malmö
✈️ Departure: Check out from your hotel.
🚗 Transfer: Head to the airport (likely Malmö Airport MMX or Copenhagen Airport CPH, easily accessed via the Öresund Bridge) to board your flight home.