Sweden is a country known for its winter activities, but it is also a land of many beautiful beaches. If you visit Sweden in the summer, you won’t have a problem finding many great places to swim and sunbathe on the shore. One thing to note: unlike beaches in other Scandinavian countries, pets are not allowed on all Swedish beaches.
Stockholm: Langholmsbadet and Smedsuddsbadet Beaches
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Långholmsmuren 21, 117 33 Stockholm, SwedenGet directions
Telephone
+46 8 508 122 05
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If you don’t want to get away from the Swedish capital of Stockholm and still enjoy the sand and the sun, visit the two popular beaches in the city: Langholmsbadet and Smedsuddsbadet. You’ll find public facilities for swimmers along with food and recreation areas.
As they are so close to the city, these two beaches can get a bit crowded in summer. Both beaches are well known; just ask a hotel staff member or a local for directions.
Southeastern Sweden: Sudersand Beaches in Gotland
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Fårö Sudersand 4817, 624 67 Fårö, SwedenGet directions
Open all year round, Sudersand may be Sweden’s most popular beach area on the Baltic Sea. The Sudersand beaches are located on the small island of Faro, which belongs to the Swedish island region of Gotland, located 200 kilometers (125 miles) south of Stockholm.
You can reach this beach destination from Stockholm on the Nynashamn-Visby ferry and then the Faresund-Faro ferry. The beach region offers boat rentals, activities, accommodation, food, and spectacular views.
South-central Sweden: Varamon beach in Ostergotland
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591 72 Varamon, SueciaGet directions
Varamon Beach in central southern Sweden is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.
This beach has the most sunshine in Sweden and has lots of soft sand, public facilities, and summer activities for children and families. To find this beach in Sweden, head to the town of Motala and follow the signs from there.
Southern Sweden: Wedding Beach in Oland
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Fagerrörvägen, 387 75 Byxelkrok, SueciaGet directions
Telephone
+46 485 880 00
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If you are in southern Sweden and looking for great beaches, visit Boda Beach on the island of Oland. Highway 137 connects the Swedish mainland from Kalmar to Oland. Boda Beach is a long beach with lots of soft sand, water sports, camping and public facilities, as well as a golf course.
Southern Sweden: the beaches of Skane
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Lomma Beach, SwedenGet directions
Nicknamed ‘the Swedish Riviera’, Skane has beaches like no other region in Sweden. It is the southernmost county in Sweden and offers smooth white sand. Skane’s beaches are also easily accessible from Denmark (just walk across the Oresund Bridge and you’ll be there). One of the most popular areas is the Ala coast, which stretches from Osterlen to Kristianstad. In autumn, this region is known for its eel fishing. But in summer, the fine white sand of the beaches makes it a must for tourists and locals alike.
Ribersborg, Malmo
Direction
Ribersborgsstigen 6, 216 13 Limhamn, SueciaGet directions
Telephone
+46 20 34 45 00
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This city beach is right in the center of Malmo, Sweden’s third largest metropolitan area. In addition to the swimming and sauna facilities, Ribban, as the beach is known to the locals, has showers, green areas, and a separate area for dogs. It even has a section for nudists.
The view of Copenhagen across the Oresund Strait makes this beach worth a visit, even if you don’t plan on going into the water.
Nudist beach on the Mollon peninsula, Uddevalla
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Uddevalla, SwedenGet directions
This unofficial nude beach on the Mollon Peninsula is a beautiful bathing spot on the west coast of Sweden. There is also a beach that requires clothing on the Mollon Peninsula for those feeling a little less bohemian. Although it is a picturesque area, none of Mollon’s beaches have public facilities.