🇸🇪 Travel facts Sweden
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Sweden — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Stockholm |
|---|---|
| Language | Swedish |
| Currency | Swedish Krona (SEK) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 2 hours (Stockholm) |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Sweden?
A national ID card is sufficient — Sweden is an EU and Schengen member.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Sweden?
Not obligatory; 5–10% for good service (round up when paying by card).
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Sweden?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Sweden?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
Everywhere of excellent quality.
What can I bring back from Sweden to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline amounts apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in Sweden?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charges (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Sweden?
Swedish Krona (SEK); nearly cashless — little can be done without a credit card, many places do not accept cash.
What should I know about health in Sweden?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; supplementary travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Sweden travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
