VISIT SWEDEN

With its abundant forests, fresh air and picturesque lakes, plus being the motherland of cinnamon rolls, the Nobel Prize and ABBA, everyone has something to love about Sweden

Currency

kr - Swedish krona (1kr≃ 0,09€ ≃ 0,1$ ≃0,08£)

POPULATION

10 millions

MAIN LANGUAGE

Swedish

AREA

450,295 km²

TIME ZONE

UTC+1 / UTC+2

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Sweden is a Scandinavian country made up of huge boreal woods, glacial mountains, and countless coastal islands and inland lakes. The nation's capital, Stockholm, as well as Gothenburg and Malmö in the southwest are all coastal cities. Stockholm is made up of 14 islands and has over 50 bridges, a medieval old town called Gamla stan, royal palaces, and museums such as the Skansen open-air museum.

There are a couple of things to know before travelling to Sweden:

Water: Tap water is considered safe to drink in Sweden.

Driving: Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road. The main speed limits are as follows: ranging from 30 kph / 18 mph to 70 kph / 43 mph within towns and cities, ranging from 70 kph / 43 mph to 90 kph / 56 mph on main roads outside built-up areas, 110 kph / 68 mph or 120 kph / 74 mph on motorways. Car headlights must be on at all times and set to a dipped beam.

Plugs: Two plug types are used in Sweden: C and F, which both have two grounding holes. France operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency.

Tipping: As a general rule - although welcome - tipping is not compulsory nor expected in restaurants and cafés in Sweden.

Payment: Bank cards - either debit or credit cards - are widely accepted across Sweden, the most common ones being Visa and Mastercard. American Express cards can be used in fewer places. Sweden is an almost cashless country.

Basic language: Hallå = Hello, God morgon = Good morning; Adjö = Goodbye; Ja = Yes; Nej = No; Tack = Thank you; Tack så mycket = Thank you very much; Snälla du = Please; Varsågod = You're welcome; Förlåt = Sorry; Do = Day; Natt = Night; God kväll = Good evening; Godnatt = Goodnight; Gata = Street; Väg = Road

Holidays and closing days: Sunday is a closing day for many small stores; grocery stores and malls are usually open. Moreover, many shops have shorter opening hours on Saturday compared to the rest of the week. There are 11 official public holidays in Sweden: New Year's Day (January 01), Epiphany (January 06), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day (May 01), Ascension Day, Whit Sunday, National Day (June 06), Midsummer Day, All Saints' Day (November 05), Christmas (December 24-26). On these days, most businesses and offices will be closed, and many attractions may be shut or have limited opening hours.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information below is provided merely as an indication and applies for short-term tourism visa purposes only. Before your trip to Sweden, or if you are planning to come to Sweden for another purpose (work, studies, ...), check the official information on the Sweden government website: https://www.government.se/

No visa is needed if you are a citizen of one of the following countries:
Austria; Belgium; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; Czechia; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg, Malta; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Switzerland

Visa-free but limited to a maximum of 90 days for a period of 180 days if you are a citizen of one of the following countries: Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Honduras; Hong Kong; Israel; Japan; Kiribati; Macao; Malaysia; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; New-Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; San Marino; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon islands; South Korea; Taiwan; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu; Vatican; Venezuela

Visa required (Schengen visa) if you are a citizen of one of the following countries: Afghanistan; Algeria; Angola; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Bangladesh; Belarus; Belize; Benin; Bhutan; Bolivia; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cambodia; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Comoros; Congo; Congo (Dem. Rep); Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast); Cuba; Djibouti; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Egypt; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Eswatini; Ethiopia; Fiji; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Haiti; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Jamaica; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kosovo; Kuwait; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Lebanon; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Maldives; Mali; Mauritania; Mongolia; Morocco; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nauru; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; North Korea; Oman; Pakistan; Palestinian territories; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Qatar; Russia; Rwanda; Sao Tome and Principe; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South Africa; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Suriname; Syria; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Tunisia; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Uganda; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Vietnam; Yemen; Zambia; Zimbabwe

❄️ December – February: Swedish Lapland in winter is a realm of frozen lakes, reindeer, and plains blanketed in snow that shimmer under the northern lights. If you are rather headed to Stockholm, you will witness the city and its wintry splendour. One of the most popular winter activities there is ice-skating on one of the many natural ice and manmade skating rinks popping up. During winter, the temperatures in Stockholm usually range from -5°C (23F) to 2°C (35F); in the northern inland areas, the temperatures are obviously lower. In the city of Kiruna, located just north of the Arctic circle, the average temperature in winter is -11°C (11F).

🌱 March – May: Sweden in the spring sees flowers beginning to blossom, days becoming warmer, and many people taking advantage of the comfortable environment in the streets, parks, and outside coffee shops. In the meantime, skiing season is still going on in the north.

☀️ June – August: In Sweden, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the Nordic summer solstice. In fact, a lot of locals think it's the most significant day of the year and celebrate accordingly by partaking in one of the many festivities. Fans of the great outdoors will love Sweden's summertime. There are many activities to enjoy, including hiking, cycling, swimming, and kayaking. During summer, the temperatures in Stockholm usually range from 10°C (50F) to 23°C (74F); while the temperatures in the north are a few degrees lower on average.

🍂 September – November: Autumn comes to Sweden with a change in scenery, shorter days, and milder temperatures. As summer draws to a close, it is the perfect time to enjoy Sweden's vibrant landscape.

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SWEDEN HIGHLIGHT ATTRACTIONS

STROLL IN GAMLA STAN

Gamla Stan, which dates to 1252, is among the largest and best-preserved medieval old town centres in all of Europe.

JOIN A WILDLIFE TOUR

In addition to the easily spotted moose, reindeer, deer, and different birds, Sweden's biodiversity includes a range of predators such as the bear, wolf, lynx, and wolverine.

PARTAKE IN FIKA

Fika is Sweden's version of English "tea time,". This habit, revolving around coffee, conversation and baked sweet treats, is a pillar of the Swedish social structure.

TAKE A BOAT ON STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELAGO

The Stockholm archipelago, which consists of over 30000 islands, skerries, and rocks, is located only a short distance from Stockholm.

EXPLORE SWEDISH LAPLAND

This is a region with a low density of people, a real adventurers' paradise with the most amazing natural scenery.

ETHICAL WILDLIFE TOURISM IN SWEDEN

WILDLIFE-WATCH IN CENTRAL SWEDEN'S FORESTS

If you are willing to try, you may come across wolves, elks (moose), reindeer, and bears, to mention just a few of the forest's most prominent residents, along with birds, beavers, and wolverines.

Did you know?

Sweden’s national emblematic animal is the Eurasian Elk.

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