Sweden's most important cities

Are you still looking for a destination for your vacation or your next getaway? How about Sweden? You may never have considered traveling to this country (not many people in Spain do), but the truth is that it is a destination with a lot to offer to all kinds of tourists: nature lovers; to those passionate about history; those who enjoy museums and culture in general; to those passionate about beaches ...

Today we move to this country in northern Europe, the most populous in Scandinavia and the fifth largest in the continent in terms of territory, to discover some of its important cities. Specifically, we are going to tell you about the 10 most populous cities in all of Sweden. Would you like to join us?

Stockholm

As it could not be otherwise, we have to start by talking about Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, which is spread over 14 islands located on Lake Mälaren. The city surprises with its beauty, its architecture, its clean water and its numerous canals, parks and gardens.

Gothenburg

The second most populous city in Sweden is Gothenburg, which is located in the province of Västra Götaland, on the west coast of the country. If this place is surprising, it is because of its coast coastal, quality seafood and first-class restaurants.

Malmö

In third position we find Malmö, a city also known as Malmoe. Located in the province of Scania, it is one of the main cultural centers of the country, being able to find a wide range of opera and theater musical. They also highlight its excellent restaurants and inns and its great cafes.

Upsala

We continue our tour of Sweden in Uppsala, considered the fourth most populous city in the country. It houses the college oldest in Scandinavia and a beautiful cathedral completed in 1435, although it was modified in the 19th century. The visit to the Gamla Uppsala burial mounds is also worth a visit.

Västerås

The fifth most populous city in Sweden is Västerås. Located in the center of the country, on the banks of one of the largest lakes in Sweden, it has an important shopping center. In addition, the city is an important cultural center, where you can attend numerous events cultural. In fact, it is considered the number one jazz city in the country.

Örebro

We also have to talk about Örebro, which is twinned with the Spanish city of Terrassa. Its old part stands out, where you can find a castle and many wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. It also highlights the water tower and the University of Örebro, one of the most recent in Sweden.

Linköping

The seventh most populous city in Sweden is Linköping, located in the south of the country. When the industry was created here in 1937 aeronautics Saab, the city lived a period of rapid expansion. Today it is a center of high technology and software industry.

Helsingborg

We also have to talk about Helsingborg, considered as the eighth most populous city in Sweden, in addition to being one of the most ancient from the country. The Kärnan or tower stands out, the great symbol of the city, dominating from a small hill located in the center of the city. From this place you get wonderful views of the coast and the neighboring country, Denmark.

Jönköping

In ninth position we find Jönköping, a city that contains a lot of churches, emphasizing the one of Sofia, in the west, and the one of Kristina, to the east of the center.

Norrköping

Finally, we have to talk about Norrköping, the fifth most populous city in Sweden. He lives on his industry textiles, chemistry, papermaking, electrical equipment and furniture. If you have the opportunity to travel to this place, you should visit the Himmelstalundsvägen to discover ancient sculptures that date back to the Nordic Bronze Age.

Top 10 largest cities of Sweden (April 2024)