27 Best Places to Visit in Sweden

SIGTUNA

Renowned as the first city of Sweden, Sigtuna is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sweden. It lies just about 45 minutes outside of Stockholm, so it’s easy to get here as well.Sigtuna is a town north of Stockholm, Sweden. It’s known for the stone ruins of St. Olaf’s, St. Lawrence’s and St. Peter’s medieval churches. St. Mary’s Church, built by Dominican friars, still stands in the center. Stora Gatan, said to be Sweden’s oldest main street, dates back to the time of 10th-century King Erik the Victorious. Today it’s full of shops and restaurants in traditional wooden houses.