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NOT BUSYJan-3°6d rain
NOT BUSYFeb-3°6d rain
NOT BUSYMar0°7d rain
MODERATEApr6°8d rain
MODERATEMay12°9d rain
BUSYJun17°9d rainBEST
VERY BUSYJul20°9d rainBEST
VERY BUSYAug19°10d rainBEST
BUSYSep14°10d rainBEST
MODERATEOct9°11d rain
NOT BUSYNov3°9d rain
NOT BUSYDec-1°7d rainBEST

Attractions in Sweden

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Vibrant waterfront scene of Nyhavn harbor with historic buildings and boats in Copenhagen.
Stockholm

Day trips

Uppsala

70 km 40 min by fast train

Medieval university city with cathedral and gardens.

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Sigtuna

48 km 30–40 min by car or bus

Sweden's oldest town with wooden streets and rune stones.

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Vaxholm (Stockholm Archipelago)

30 km 35–50 min by ferry/boat

Gateway to the archipelago with waterfront cafés.

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Drottningholm Palace

12 km 30–40 min by bus or boat

Royal residence with gardens and theatre.

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Mariefred (Gripsholm Castle)

65 km 1h by train + short bus/taxi

Picturesque town with Gripsholm Castle by the lake.

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Getting there

Airports

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)42 km
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)25 km
Malmö Airport (MMX)28 km

Train stations

Stockholm Central Station

SJ intercity/high-speed, regional, Pendeltåg, Arlanda Express

Gothenburg Central Station

SJ intercity, regional and local Västtrafik services

Malmö Central Station

SJ intercity, Öresundståg to Copenhagen, regional services

Use Arlanda Express or Flygbussarna for fastest Arlanda transfer; buy SJ/SL tickets in advance.

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Visa & entry

Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free access

EU/EEA/Switzerland, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea

Visa required

Many countries not visa-exempt (e.g., India, China, Nigeria) typically need a Schengen visa

Schengen rule: 90 days within any 180-day period; carry return ticket and proof of funds.

Useful information for Sweden

Shopping locationsDrottninggatan (Stockholm), NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Södermalm boutiques, Avenyn (Gothenburg), Lilla Torg (Malmö)
Nightlife locationsStureplan (Stockholm), Södermalm, Avenyn (Gothenburg), Möllevången (Malmö)
Popular casual restaurantsMeatball restaurants, Seafood restaurants, Kebab and falafel shops, Pizzerias
Popular fancy restaurantsFrantzén, Oaxen, Mathias Dahlgren, Gastrologik
Popular coffee shopsCafé String, Drop Coffee, Espresso House, Kaffeverket
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appUber, Bolt, Taxijakt, Sverigetaxi, TaxiKurir
Taxi price / km$2.5
Tourists / year8000000
Population10500000
Mobile internet speed100 Mbps
Unemployment percentage7 %
Poverty percentage16 %
Average income / month$3800
Average cost of living / month$2200
Hotel price / night from$70
Beer price from$7
Coffee price from$3.5
Street food price from$6
Restaurant meal price from$18
Local currencySEK
Power plug typesC, F
ReligionsIrreligious, Lutheran Christianity, Other Christian denominations, Islam
Spoken languagesSwedish, English, Finnish, Sami
EthnicitiesSwedish, Finnish, Other European, Middle Eastern
Political orientationcenter-left
Population density25 /km²
Geographical area450295 km²
Possible natural disastersExtreme cold, Snowstorms, Flooding, Forest fires
Dangerous animalsMoose, Brown bear, Wolf, Ticks
Locations for a nice walkGamla Stan, Djurgården, Skansen, Haga, Kungsleden
Public transportationsTunnelbana (Stockholm metro), Trams, Buses, Commuter trains, Ferries
AirlinesSAS, Norwegian, BRA, Ryanair
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccinations (MMR, DTP), COVID-19, Influenza
Architecture typeScandinavian modernism, Wooden traditional, Functionalism, Historic stone architecture
Average beer consumption per person / year50 l
Average wine consumption per person / year10 l
Tipping cultureOptional rounding or ~5-10% in restaurants for good service, not required
Coworking / day$20
Airbnb / month$2200
1BR rent / month$1600
Gym / month$35
Daily budget (backpacker)$50
Daily budget (mid-range)$120

Overview for Sweden

English proficiencyVery good
Traffic safetyGood
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechVery good
Public transportationGood
HealthcareGood
EducationGood
Power grid reliabilityVery good
Crime safetyGood
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeAverage
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood
Startup sceneGood
Noise levelBad
CleanlinessGood
Nature accessVery good

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