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This is a list of cities in modern Sweden that once enjoyed city privileges, thus were entitled to call themselves town ( Swedish: stad, plural städer ). The year indicates the year they were established or when they were granted a royal charter.
This is an alphabetically ordered list of cities and towns in Sweden arranged by county ( län ). ( See also city; urban planning .)
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- Stockholm. Spread across fourteen islands, residents understandably call their capital ‘beauty on water,’ and it is easy to see why. With its fantastic mix of modern and traditional architecture, there are different sides to Stockholm – the old town is particularly delightful.
- Gothenburg. A laidback city that is nice to visit and charming to live in, Gothenburg’s maritime identity pervades everything. Walking along its waterfront is delightful, with numerous 17th Century canals crisscrossing the city.
- Malmo. The third-largest city in the country is a multicultural place, with over 150 different nationalities calling Malmo home. Consequently, there is a progressive and welcoming outlook.
- Helsingborg. Once the site of numerous battles between the Swedes and the Danes due to its strategic position and proximity to Denmark, Helsingborg has some impressive castle ruins which look out over the harbor.
- Stockholm – Sweden’s buzzing capital. Where do you begin with Stockholm – the metropolitan capital of Sweden? Being by far the largest urban area in Scandinavia (that’s Denmark, Norway and Sweden), diverse Stockholm has something for everyone.
- Gothenburg – west-coast Scandi cool. Criss-crossed by wide, Parisian-style boulevards, Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden. It lies on the west coast, halfway between Malmö and Norway’s capital, Oslo.
- Karlskrona – a Baroque fortress. Founded in 1680 as a military stronghold, the small town of Karlskrona occupies a strategic location on Sweden’s south coast.
- Malmö – classic meets modern. Whisk across the Öresund bridge from Copenhagen and your first stop in Sweden will be Malmö. But don’t think that it’s overshadowed by its bigger Danish brother – Malmö is up there with the most interesting cities to visit in Sweden.
Nov 15, 2021 · Large detailed map of Sweden with cities and towns. This map shows cities, towns, highways, main roads, secondary roads, railroads and airports in Sweden. You may download, print or use the above map for educational, personal and non-commercial purposes. Attribution is required.
Dec 21, 2023 · From the vibrant capital city of Stockholm to the charming coastal towns, each destination has its unique charm and attractions. Let's embark on a journey through the best cities in Sweden, exploring their diverse landscapes, cultural treasures, and must-visit landmarks.
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There are 1,956 urban areas in Sweden as defined by Statistics Sweden on 31 December 2010. The official term used by Statistics Sweden is "locality" ( Swedish: tätort) instead of "urban area" and they are defined as having a minimum of 200 inhabitants.
