‘Sweden for real’ is the official slogan of the region of Småland in the southeast of Sweden.

With a rich culture, pristine nature and a proud culinary tradition – also the birthplace of IKEA and famed children’s book author Astrid Lindgren – Småland is as Swedish as it gets.

A visit to Småland takes you to a region of dense old-growth forests, sparkling lakes, quaint red cottages and vibrant green meadows. It offers the perfect balance between nature and culture, with over 5, 000 lakes and rivers, 200 kilometres of coastline, 400 nature reserves and several cities offering world-class dining and cutting-edge arts scenes.

• Destination

  Southern Sweden

• Country

  Sweden

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
  • Karlskrona Port
  • Malmö Central Station