Largest Cities in Sweden

Facts about Sweden

Official languages: Swedish, North Sami, Finnish
Capital: Stockholm
Area: 449,964 km²
Population: 9.6 million residents
Population density: 21.24 residents per km²
Currency: SEK
Internet TLD: .se
ISO codes: SE, SWE , 752
The prefix for Sweden is +46

Flag of Sweden

The Swedish flag was most likely inspired by the oldest Nordic flag – the Danish Danneborg. The yellow cross on a blue background reaches to the edges of the flag and its shorter arm is placed closer to the flagpole side. The characteristic yellow and blue color probably dates back to the 14th century, when the Swedish coat of arms with three golden crowns on a blue background was created. The flag has been in use since around 1521 and gained great popularity during the reign of Gustav I Vasa. At that time, the yellow cross had to be compulsorily depicted on all standards and banners. However, the flag in its current form was not adopted until 1906.

The Kingdom of Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy in Northern Europe. Sweden is the fourth largest country in Europe and occupies the southeastern part of the Scandinavian peninsula. See Sweden Location on World Map.

Sweden is a member of the EU and the Nordic Council, but does not belong to the euro zone.

Biggest Cities of Sweden by Population

The largest city in Sweden is Stockholm, the capital of the country. With a population of around 1.5 million people, Stockholm is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that offers visitors something unique. Located on the east coast of Sweden, Stockholm is made up of 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, giving it its nickname ‘Venice of the North’. Visitors to Stockholm can explore interesting sites such as Gamla Stan (the old town) with its cobbled streets and colorful buildings; Skansen Open-Air Museum which displays traditional Swedish culture; and Vasa Museum which houses a 17th century warship. Additionally there are plenty of markets selling local goods like handmade glassware alongside great restaurants serving traditional dishes like herring or meatballs.

The second largest city in Sweden is Gothenburg located on the west coast of Sweden with a population around 570,000 people. Known as ‘Little London’ due to its strong connections with Britain, Gothenburg offers visitors an interesting mix of culture and history with plenty to see and do. Visitors to Gothenburg can explore interesting sites such as Liseberg Amusement Park which features exciting rides and attractions; Universeum Science Center which houses over 500 species of animals; and the Maritime Museum showcasing Swedish shipbuilding history. Additionally there are several markets selling local goods like handicrafts alongside great restaurants serving traditional dishes like pickled herring or Janssons frestelse (potato gratin).

The third largest city in Sweden is Malmo located on the south coast near Copenhagen, Denmark with a population around 300,000 people. Malmo offers visitors a unique blend of urban style living combined with old world charm thanks to its cobblestone streets, colorful buildings and quaint cafes dotted throughout the city center. Visitors to Malmo can explore interesting sites such as Turning Torso – Scandinavia’s tallest skyscraper; Malmohus Castle – one of Europe’s best preserved castles; and Slottsparken – one of Europe’s oldest parks featuring gardens and sculptures from different ages. Additionally there are several markets selling local goods like jewelry alongside great restaurants serving traditional dishes like Köttbullar (meatballs) or Smörgåstårta (open sandwich cake).

Sweden: Stockholm

According to Abbreviation Finder, Sweden’s capital is Stockholm. The city is located on 14 islands on the Baltic Sea, where the Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Around 900,000 people live in the city, and the region has 2.2 million inhabitants. Stockholm is also the center of the country economically and culturally. The government has its seat here and the Swedish king also lives here – and has been since 1643.

There are countless archipelagos around Stockholm and form the Stockholm archipelago. The old town is called Gamla stan and is visited by many tourists all year round. Here you will find the Nikolaikirche ( Storkyrkan ), the German Church ( Tyska kyrkan ) and the Royal Castle, where the changing of the palace guards is watched by many people every day. The Skansen Open Air Museum and the Vasa Museum are located on the Djurgården peninsula.

Neighboring countries of Sweden

• Finland
• Norway