Where Swedes Prefer to Travel During Easter

With Easter just around the corner and two public holidays ahead, most Swedish households are looking forward to a weekend that’s twice as long as usual. While some use the time to celebrate Easter, for others the focus is more on relaxation. There’s also a third category – those who seize the opportunity to travel away.

Data from SAS booking statistics ahead of this year’s Easter show that Swedish travelers are seeking out either classic European cities or southern destinations with sun and warmth, and often places that offer a combination of both.

Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam continue to be popular choices for city trips, while Málaga and Alicante attract travelers looking for warmer temperatures.

To meet the rising demand for Southern European destinations, SAS is launching a new direct route between Stockholm and Madrid and will add extra departures to Southern Europe during the spring on selected, busy travel days from both Copenhagen and Stockholm.

– Demand ahead of Easter is strong and this year we see that many are choosing a combination of classic European cities and destinations with a warmer climate. London tops the list, while Málaga and Milan show that many want to combine city and sun. From Arlanda, we offer our customers smooth and punctual connections in our European network during the Easter break, says Henrik Winell, Vice President Network at SAS.

Swedes’ favorite destinations for Easter 2026:

London
Málaga
Milan
Paris
Berlin
Amsterdam
Dublin
Alicante
Helsinki
New York

London: Photo: Martin Dunst, CC BY-SA 4.0

Norway and Denmark

How about our Scandinavian neighbors? In Norway, London and Paris top the list, while destinations like Alicante, Málaga, and Las Palmas also attract many travelers.

In Denmark, London, Paris, and Milan are the most booked destinations. At the same time, there is continued strong interest in Southern Europe, where Málaga, Rome, and Palma de Mallorca are among the most popular destinations.