Sweden

Population - 9,880,604 (July 2016 est.)

Capital - Stockholm

Official language - Swedish

Currency - Swedish Krona

International phone code - +46

Time zone - UTC/GMT +1

Main airports - Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) | Landvetter Airport (Gothenburg)

Where to stay in Sweden

If you're looking for a hotel in Sweden, Booking.com constantly offers the cheapest rates and has the largest selection of accommodation. The platform offers competitive prices and in many cases allows cancellations free of charge.

Travel insurance in Sweden

Before travelling to Sweden, it is extremely important to check the safety conditions. This is essential for better planning the adventure. And, during the journey, to keep up to date in the event of any minor or serious situation during your stay.

My advice is that, even before you book your flight to your destination of choice, you should check this website and see if there are any problems. What's more, you'll find detailed maps showing which places and regions are not recommended or where it's dangerous to travel. If you're spending €500 or €1,000 on your holidays, are you going to risk losing all that to avoid investing €30 or €40 in travel insurance?

I recommend travel insurance at IATI or Heymondo 5% discount with this link. Do you already have travel insurance for your holidays in Sweden?

When to visit Sweden

The main characteristic of the Swedish climate is related to its latitude. Thus, the summer is very short and the winter long, with snow and almost permanent darkness in some regions, such as Lapland. Even in July - the hottest month - the temperature rarely exceeds 18°C.

To enjoy nature at its best, you should choose the period between May and July. If you're in northern Sweden, you can also enjoy the scenery under the midnight sun.

At the end of August, autumn colours start to appear in northern Sweden and some snow even falls in September.

In the north, snow and low temperatures, which can drop to -20C at the height of winter, dominate. In general, May to September is the best time to visit Sweden.

Running out of time in Sweden?

Book in advance to avoid unforeseen problems, the best tours, activities and transfers with GetYourGuide. Don't forget to check out the passes and monument tickets, which offer easy access to various attractions. often at a discount.

Flight to Sweden

Skyscanner is a platform for finding cheap flights quickly and easily. With a simple interface and price comparisons from various companies, this is an essential tool for planning your trip.

Renting a car in Sweden

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Money in Sweden

I use Wise and Revolut cards to avoid bank fees and commissions. Wise and Revolut are great for travelling, as they both offer prepaid travel cards that allow you to make purchases and withdrawals in different currencies, without fees and without complications. I always travel with both.

Internet and Wifi in Sweden

The most affordable method of accessing the internet is to use this eSIM (with 15% discount). Discover the world without worrying about roaming and access high-speed internet in over 190 countries.

Luggage in Sweden

Store your luggage safely and cheaply to explore Sweden without the burden of bags. This storage service allows you to keep your belongings in shops, hotels, and other partners. Reservations can be made online in just a few seconds, and the service is available 24 hours a day.

What to see in Sweden

Stockholm, the capital, is a marvellous city spread over several islands, with museums such as the Vasa and the ABBA Museum. Gothenburg is home to the Volvo Museum and the city is also known for its good restaurants. If you like nature, Lapland is a magical place. For lovers of the sea, the Kosterhavet National Park on the south-west coast is the place to go hiking and boating.

If you're going to be in Sweden, then take the opportunity to find the best experiences, activities and tours. From gastronomic experiences to buying tickets or unique adventures on land and sea, this is a great way to discover this destination.

Stockholm

Royal Residence, capital of Sweden, Stockholm
Sweden's capital, Stockholm, is one of the most elegant cities in Europe. As well as good food and beautiful people, the architecture is also interesting - like the Royal Residence building.

Stockholm is a beautiful city, both in summer and winter, and the largest city in Scandinavia. Founded in the 13th century, Stockholm is also the place where the Nobel Prizes for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine and Literature are awarded. The Vasa Museum - dedicated to a 17th century warship that sank on its maiden voyage - is the most visited museum in Scandinavia.

Stockholm has a wide variety of museums such as the Swedish History Museum, the Medieval Museum, Skokloster Castle, the Royal Palace and the Museum of Modern Art.

Gothenburg

Park, Gothenburg Sweden
Gothenburg is Sweden's second most important city. Small in size, this Swedish city is a pleasant surprise.

Located on the west coast of Sweden, Gothenburg is a green city dotted with numerous parks dating back to the 19th century. One of these parks, Kungsparken, surrounds the canal around the city centre.

Gothenburg is Scandinavia's largest port city and hosts the region's largest film festival, as well as numerous music festivals throughout the year. Don't miss a visit to the Volvo Museum, where you can see cars that have marked the past of the brand and the automotive industry itself, but also futuristic models, some prototypes and others already under construction.

Lapland

Northern Lights in Inari, Finland
Lapland is known for being a vast sub-Arctic region with ski resorts and natural phenomena, including the midnight sun and the Northern Lights, spanning Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia. Photo: Jorge Duarte Estevão

If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Swedish cities, there's no better antidote than Swedish Lapland. Located above the Arctic Circle where the days are extremely long in summer and the nights depressingly long in winter, Lapland is the perfect target for canoeists, hikers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The Swedish Lapland is inhabited by the Sámi people. If you visit in winter, you can buy reindeer skins in Jokkmokk, the center of the Sámi community, and witness the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).

Kosterhavet National Park

Koster National Park, Sweden
Koster National Park in Sweden has beautiful beaches, good hiking and snorkelling opportunities. Photo: Thomas Eliasson, SGU

Sweden has a vast coastline, but the best place to observe marine beauty is in Kosterhavet National Park. Kosterhavet, which borders Norway, is the country's first marine national park.

With more than 5,000 species of marine life, the park is home to several species that are unique in Sweden. The park, situated along the coast of the Koster Islands, has coral reefs and picturesque fishing villages.


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