Discover Sweden, a Scandinavian gem blending stunning natural beauty with modern design and rich Viking heritage. From the cosmopolitan streets of Stockholm to the Northern Lights in Lapland, Sweden offers diverse experiences year-round.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Sweden through its food.
Stockholm Foodie Walk (Gamla Stan & Norrmalm)
A guided walk through Stockholm's historic center stopping at traditional konditori (bakeries), charcuterie counters, and local food markets to taste Swedish classics. The tour covers the story of Swedish food culture from husmanskost to New Nordic cuisine.
Östermalms Saluhall Market Tour
An expert-guided tour of Stockholm's most beautiful historic market hall with tastings from specialty vendors. Learn to select the best Swedish seasonal produce and gain insider knowledge from fishmongers, cheesemakers, and delicatessen experts.
Stockholm Archipelago Seafood Boat Tour
A full-day boat excursion through the Stockholm Archipelago stopping at islands to buy directly from local fishermen and a smoke shack. The day culminates with a onboard feast of freshly boiled shrimp, smoked salmon, and archipelago specialties.
Stockholm Wine and Food Pairing Evening
An intimate evening with a Swedish sommelier exploring the philosophy of Nordic food and wine pairing. Features three courses of Swedish seasonal dishes paired with Swedish craft wines, natural wines, and aquavit varieties.
Gothenburg West Coast Food Walk
Discover Gothenburg's extraordinary seafood culture on a guided walk from the Feskekörka (Fish Church) to the harbourside, sampling fresh prawns, oysters, smoked mackerel, and Gothenburg's famous hästskoräkor (horseshoe shrimp) along the way.
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Sweden's food scene.
Street food tours
Stockholm's street food scene centers around Hötorget (hot dogs, open sandwiches), Medborgarplatsen food trucks, and the Söderhallarna market. Guided street food walks operate from Sergels Torg.
Market tours
Guided tours of Östermalms Saluhall, Hötorgshallen, and Gothenburg's Feskekörka market include vendor introductions, tastings, and cooking tips. Typically 2 hours, $45-60.
Restaurant tours
Multi-restaurant progressive dinner tours visit 3-4 New Nordic restaurants for courses and pairings. Available in Stockholm and Gothenburg from $120-200 per person including all food and wine.
Specialty tours
Aquavit distillery tours at Hernö Gin & Aquavit in Härnösand or Gotland Whisky brewery. Swedish cheese tours at Arla and artisan dairies. Chocolate workshops at certified Swedish chocolatiers.
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Sweden home with you.
Laga Mat Swedish Cooking School, Stockholm
Learn to prepare Swedish classics including gravad lax, Swedish meatballs with lingonberry, Janssons frestelse (anchovy gratin), and cardamom buns in a professional kitchen on Östermalm. English-speaking chef instructors.
Pelikan Restaurant Cooking Workshop
Seasonal workshop at the historic Pelikan restaurant in Södermalm where the head chef teaches Swedish husmanskost techniques updated with modern Nordic influences. Includes foraging theory and seasonal ingredient sourcing.
Swedish Fika and Baking Class
Master the art of Swedish baking with cinnamon buns (kanelbullar), cardamom buns (kardemummabullar), and Swedish crispbread (knäckebröd) in a cozy Stockholm kitchen. Learn the philosophy of fika and why it's central to Swedish culture.
Waxholm Archipelago Cookery, Stockholm
Day trip to Vaxholm island by boat combining a morning visit to the local fisherman's dock to buy fresh catch with an afternoon cooking class in a traditional Swedish archipelago cottage kitchen. Return by boat at sunset.
DIY self-guided food tour
Stockholm's food culture is best explored on foot connecting the key food neighborhoods — start at Östermalms Saluhall, cross to Gamla Stan for traditional cafes, then head to Södermalm for the hippest food scene.
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Stop 1: Östermalms Saluhall (Östermalmstorg) — browse vendors, buy gravad lax or rakmacka (shrimp sandwich) for breakfast
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Stop 2: Vete-Katten konditori (Kungsgatan 55) — Stockholm's most traditional bakery since 1928, cardamom bun and coffee
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Stop 3: Hötorgshallen underground market (Hötorget) — Swedish deli, fish counter, and international foods
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Stop 4: Gamla Stan fika stop — try Chokladkoppen or Kaffekoppen at Stortorget for hot chocolate and waffles
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Stop 5: Meatballs for the People (Nytorgsgatan 30, Södermalm) — traditional and creative meatballs
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Stop 6: Pelikan restaurant (Blekingegatan 40) — dinner of classic husmanskost Swedish food since 1904
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Stop 7: Systembolaget off-licence — pick up Swedish aquavit or craft beer to conclude your Swedish food journey
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Fika is sacred — never rush a coffee and pastry break. Swedish colleagues and friends genuinely pause twice daily for this ritual
Systembolaget is the state-run off-licence and the only place to buy wine, spirits, and stronger beers. Opening hours are limited, closing around 7PM weekdays and 3PM Saturdays — plan purchases accordingly
Fresh shrimp (räkor) are sold from boats in harbours throughout summer — buying directly from boats at Gothenburg docks or Stockholm's Djurgården pier is a Swedish tradition
Smörgåsbord is not just a tourist cliché — Christmas julbord and Midsummer celebrations feature extraordinary spreads of pickled herring, gravad lax, meatballs, Janssons frestelse, and cured meats
Swedish supermarkets (ICA, Coop, Willys) have excellent prepared food sections with affordable husmanskost dishes for budget lunches
New Nordic restaurants typically require advance booking of 1-3 months for top-tier places like Frantzén. Book before you leave home.
Crayfish parties (kräftskiva) in August are a beloved Swedish tradition — ask guesthouses and local friends if you can join one for an authentic experience
Mushroom and berry foraging is legal under Allemansrätten — guided foraging walks in September reveal chanterelles, porcini, and lingonberries