Printable Blank Map of Sweden
Delineating all 21 administrative counties (län) across 450,295 square kilometers of the Scandinavian Peninsula, this blank vector map captures Sweden from the agricultural plains of Scania north to the Arctic tundra of Lapland. Projected in SWEREF99 TM (EPSG:3006), it provides clean coordinate geometry for Baltic shoreline analysis, boreal forestry studies, and county labeling.
About this Blank Map of Sweden
This printable blank map represents Sweden on the authentic SWEREF99 / WGS84 ellipsoidal datum. All 3 interactive visual variants—including Blank Outline, Capital City Marker (Stockholm), and High-Contrast Printer B&W—are generated synchronously from identical coordinate geometry.
| Specification | Value | Compliance & Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / Entity | Sweden | Sovereign Country |
| Subdivisions Rendered | 21 Counties (Län) (National Boundary Outline) | Outline only; internal borders not drawn |
| Primary Capital City | Stockholm | Marked on the capital variant |
| Cartographic Projection | SWEREF99 TM (EPSG:3006) | Distortion-Minimized Coordinate Map |
| Reference Datum | SWEREF99 / WGS84 | Lantmäteriet / EPSG:3006 (Swedish Mapping Authority) |
Sweden at a Glance
- Capital
- Stockholm
- First-level divisions
- 21 Counties (Län)
This printable map shows the national outline of Sweden with the capital, Stockholm, marked. Internal counties (län) borders are not drawn, which makes it a good base for students to sketch them in from an atlas.
How Big Is Sweden? Size Comparisons
Geography Notes: Sweden
Lantmäteriet & The SWEREF99 TM Geodetic Standard
Lantmäteriet (the Swedish mapping authority) standardizes national spatial data under SWEREF99 TM.
Centered on 15°00'E, SWEREF99 TM is a national Transverse Mercator projection aligned with ETRS89, applying a scale factor of 0.9996 to maintain distortion under 1:1,000 across Sweden's 1,000-mile north-south extent.
Conformal parameters preserve true coastal shape along the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Bothnia, and the 221,800 islands that make Sweden the country with the most islands in the world.
EPSG:3006 preserves metric accuracy from the Öresund Bridge at Malmö north to the Arctic borders with Norway and Finland.
The Three Lands of Sweden: Götaland, Svealand & Norrland
Sweden is traditionally divided into three historical lands encompassing 21 modern administrative counties.
Norrland in the north covers 59% of the country's territory, dominated by Norrbotten County (98,249 km², largest county in Sweden), vast boreal pine forests, and Arctic iron ore mines at Kiruna.
Götaland in the south and Svealand in the center house over 85% of the nation's 10.5 million residents, anchored by Stockholm, Gothenburg (Västra Götaland), and Malmö (Skåne).
Norrbotten County covers nearly 25% of Sweden's land area, larger than Portugal or Austria.
Curated Classroom Activities & Spatial Labs for Sweden
Pedagogical lesson plans and spatial analysis activities designed specifically for printable vector maps of Sweden:
The Three Lands & Great Lakes Drainage Lab
Objective: Map the three historic lands and locate Sweden's massive freshwater lakes.
Materials: Printed blank map of Sweden, blue and green colored pencils, Nordic atlas.
- Draw the division lines separating Götaland (south), Svealand (central), and Norrland (north).
- Trace Lake Vänern (the largest lake in the EU) and Lake Vättern in southern Sweden.
- Locate Stockholm on Lake Mälaren where it connects to the Baltic Sea.
The 21 Administrative Counties (Län) Lab
Objective: Identify Sweden's 21 modern counties and locate major Baltic islands.
Materials: Printed Sweden county outline map, fine-tip markers.
- Label the major Baltic islands: Gotland (an independent county) and Öland (part of Kalmar County).
- Highlight Norrbotten County as the largest county by land area.
- Locate Skåne County in the far south, connected to Denmark via the Öresund Bridge.
The 3 Synchronized Variants Explained
We generate 3 synchronized variations of Sweden from the same master vector dataset. Each variant is aligned to identical coordinate geometry:
1. Blank Boundary Outline
The foundational boundary outline of Sweden. Rendered with a clean exterior stroke and zero fill—the optimal version for in-class labeling exams, custom cartographic overlays, or clean graphic design.
2. With Capital City (Stockholm)
Pinpoints the official capital city of Stockholm using a high-visibility star marker and typographic callout, positioned at precise geodetic coordinates.
3. High-Contrast Printer B&W
Optimized specifically for monochrome desktop laser and inkjet printers. Uses pure black vector paths (#000000) and ultra-clean white fills to prevent ink-bleeding and toner smudging.
Tools to Use With This Map
Need Definitions for Map Projections, SVG Vectors, or Centroids?
Explore our centralized Cartography Glossary for detailed definitions of national and global geodetic datums, equal-area vs. conformal projections, TopoJSON topological arcs, and choropleth classification standards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweden Blank Maps
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding printing, licensing, vector customization, and curriculum use:
What is the largest county by land area in Sweden?▼
Norrbotten County in northern Sweden (seat: Luleå) is the largest county at 98,249 square kilometers (covering nearly a quarter of the country).
Are Gotland and Öland included on this Sweden blank map?▼
Yes. Both major Baltic islands are clearly rendered with precise coastlines; Gotland operates as its own county and municipality.
What projection is used for this blank map of Sweden?▼
This map is rendered in SWEREF99 TM (EPSG:3006), the official national projection mandated by Lantmäteriet, preserving accurate shapes across Sweden’s 1,000-mile length.