Practical Info A-Z
13 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
Cashless Society
Sweden is the most cashless country in the world . Less than 1% of all transactions are made with cash. Many shops, res…
Entry & Visa
Sweden is an EU member and part of the Schengen Area . Germans, Austrians, Swiss: ID card or passport is sufficient. No…
Holidays & Festivals
On holidays, shops are often closed or have reduced opening hours. Restaurants and tourist facilities remain open. Date…
Health & Safety
Sweden is one of the safest countries in the world . Medical care is excellent. Medical Care The European Health Insura…
Money & Currency
Sweden's currency is the Swedish Krona (SEK / kr) . Sweden is an EU member but has not adopted the Euro (referendum 200…
Internet & Phone
Sweden has an excellent digital infrastructure — one of the most connected countries in the world. EU Roaming: As an EU…
Midnight Sun & Polar Night
North of the Arctic Circle (66.5° N, near Jokkmokk), you experience extreme light conditions: Phenomenon Location Durat…
Mosquitoes in Lapland
The mosquitoes (mygg) in northern Sweden are legendary — in June and July, they can become a real plague in Lapland. Th…
Systembolaget & Alcohol Rules
Alcohol over 3.5% vol. is available exclusively at Systembolaget — the state alcohol monopoly. The rules at a glance: O…
Embassies & Consulates
German Embassy Stockholm Address: Skarpögatan 9, 115 27 Stockholm Phone: +46 8 670 15 00 Web: stockholm.diplo.de Office…
Weather & Packing List
Sweden's weather is changeable — in Stockholm, it can be 28°C in July and rain the next day. The onion principle (multi…
Public Transport & City Cards
Stockholm — SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik) Stockholm's public transport is excellent: Tunnelbana (subway, 3 lines), bu…
Accommodations — Stugor, Camping & More
Sweden's accommodation landscape is more diverse than most travelers expect — in addition to hotels, there are unique f…
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