Holidays in Sweden

The vast pine forests and myriad lakes and islands of Sweden are heaven for lovers of nature and the outdoors. Few other places in Europe can offer such vast expanses of untouched natural scenery, perfect for hiking, walking and a host of sports and activities. In winter, the country is transformed into a snow-sports playground - particularly in the vast expanses of the frozen North - with perfect conditions for activities from husky-sledging in Lapland to ski touring the King's Trail through stunning wilderness areas. It should come as no surprise that there are a lot of people out there doing their best to protect all this beautiful nature, and offering lots of eco-friendly holidays for those wishing to experience it for themselves. There's also a wealth of green places to stay in Sweden, including cosy, traditional wooden cabins.

The Swedish Tourist Board are a great resource for information on environmentally friendly tourism in the country, and you can travel from the UK to Sweden by train and ferry, avoiding the carbon emissions of flying (see our journey planner for details of how to travel by train from London to Sweden). Below are some of the top eco-friendly holidays and green places to stay in Sweden, all of which you can reach by train or ferry.