Travel Tips
Sweden
A capital on islands, red cottages and Arctic Lapland make Sweden a calm, beautiful place to travel.
What I love about Sweden
People often ask me what I love most about a country. Every country has its good and bad sides, but here I share the positives I found on my travels.
It is the home of the Nobel Prizes, created by the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel and awarded every year in Stockholm.
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Currency
- Swedish krona (SEK)
- Language
- Swedish
- Best overall
- June to August, or winter for Lapland
- Emergency
- 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types C and F
Top Destinations
This country is in the Schengen Area. Many visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, while others need a Schengen visa. Check the current rules for your passport, including the EES and ETIAS entry systems. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
Summer has long days and archipelago trips. Winter is best for Lapland's snow and northern lights.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Stockholm
Gamla Stan, the Vasa Museum and island views.
Gothenburg
A friendly west coast city with great seafood.
Swedish Lapland
Northern lights, the Icehotel and dog sledding.
Visby
A walled medieval town on Gotland.
Stockholm Archipelago
Thousands of islands easily reached by boat.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 4 Stockholm
- Day 5 Stockholm Archipelago
- Days 6 to 7 Gothenburg
- Days 8 to 10 Swedish Lapland, by air in winter
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Trains are comfortable. Book in advance for the best fares.
- Fly to Lapland from Stockholm, or take the overnight train.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Sweden is nearly cashless. Some places do not take cash at all.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Swedish meatballs with lingonberries.
- Cinnamon buns during fika, the coffee break.
- Pickled herring.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Sweden is generally safe, but keep an eye on bags in stations.
- Dress properly for extreme cold in Lapland.
Planning a trip to Sweden?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.