9 days in Sweden Itinerary

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, explore the world behind art at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, take in panoramic vistas at Stockholm City Hall, and head off the coast to Riddarholmen.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Stockholm trip itinerary planning app.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Stockholm is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Dubai in February; daily highs in Stockholm reach 1°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Abisko.

Abisko's northern location free of light pollution makes it home to one of the greatest displays of the Northern Lights and midnight suns.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Njulla and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Abisko National Park.

To see maps and tourist information, use the Abisko visit site.

Fly from Stockholm to Abisko in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in February, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to fly to Malmo.

A conglomeration of over a hundred different nationalities, cosmopolitan Malmo sits on the southern tip of Sweden as part of the most densely populated area in Scandinavia.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): look for gifts at Lotta Jewellery, snap pictures at Oresund Bridge - Oresund Bridge, step into the grandiose world of Malmohus Castle, admire the landmark architecture of HSB Turning Torso, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally make a trip to Stortorget.

To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Malmo trip planner.

Getting from Abisko to Malmo by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Abisko in February, with highs in Malmo at 4°C and lows at 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can travel back home.