Sweden
Sweden road trip: Stockholm to Göteborg
Six nights crossing Sweden from coast to coast. Stockholm archipelago to Göteborg/Volvo.
7 days / 6 nights · From £1,199 per car based on two sharing
Sweden is the road trip you take when you want to slow down. The forests are vast and silent, the lakes reflect the sky like mirrors, and the roads are so well-maintained and so empty that driving becomes a form of meditation. This isn’t a trip about hairpin bends and mountain passes — it’s about space, light, and the quiet satisfaction of crossing a beautiful country at your own pace.
You’ll start in Stockholm, which is built across 14 islands and is genuinely one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. The Gamla Stan old town, the Vasa Museum, the waterfront — give it two days. Then west through the Swedish countryside: the Göta Canal with its hand-operated locks, the vast Lake Vänern, the Småland glassworks where they’ve been blowing glass since the 1700s. The small towns serve coffee and cinnamon buns and close early, and somehow that’s exactly what you want.
Göteborg at the end is Volvo’s hometown and has a brilliant food scene and a fishing harbour that serves the freshest seafood you’ll eat anywhere. Six nights, two cities, and the space between them is where the magic is.
Group Road Trip
From £1,199 pp twin share
Deposit: £250
✓ Return flights Stockholm in / Göteborg out
✓ 6 nights hotels
✓ Car hire 7 days
✓ Curated route
Why This Trip
What Makes It Special
Stockholm archipelago (30,000 islands)
Stockholm — 14 islands, Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum.
Volvo Museum
Explore the extensive collection from 1927 ÖV4 to the latest EV.
Swedish countryside
See the red wooden houses, forest roads, glass lakes and more.
Price Includes
What’s Included
✓ Return flights Stockholm in / Göteborg out
✓ 6 nights hotels
✓ Car hire 7 days
✓ Curated route
✓ Volvo Museum visit
✓ Breakfast daily
✓ Restaurant recommendations
✓ Driving notes
Booking for a group?
Get in touch to find out about our group discounts. Whether it’s a car club, a birthday, or just a group of mates — we’ll put together a package that works.
Day by Day
The Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Stockholm
Fly in and pick up your hire car. Explore Stockholm — Gamla Stan, the Vasa Museum, and the waterfront. Evening dinner in Södermalm.
Day 2
Stockholm Exploration
A full day in Stockholm. The ABBA Museum, the Fotografiska gallery, or a ferry to the archipelago. Evening in one of Stockholm’s acclaimed restaurants.
Day 3
Stockholm to Göta Canal
Drive south-west towards the Göta Canal — Sweden’s engineering marvel connecting the North Sea to the Baltic. Stop at locks, walk the towpath, and enjoy the gentle landscape.
Day 4
Lake Vänern & Countryside
Explore the area around Lake Vänern — Sweden’s largest lake. Quiet roads through farmland and forest. Lunch at a country inn. Afternoon driving through the rolling landscape.
Day 5
Småland Glassworks
Detour through the Kingdom of Crystal — Småland’s glassworks region. Visit studios where Swedish glass has been blown for centuries. Watch demonstrations and browse the factory shops.
Day 6
Arrive in Göteborg
Drive to Göteborg. Visit the Volvo Museum on Hisingen island. Explore the Haga district — cobbled streets, fika cafés, and vintage shops. Final evening dinner at a Göteborg seafood restaurant.
Day 7
Departure
Drop off the hire car and fly home from Göteborg Landvetter airport.
