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Sweden

A photograph of Sweden
Photograph · Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sweden runs from 55°N to 69°N — long enough that its north and its south keep different weather and different daylight in the same week. Of its 450,295 km², built-up land accounts for 1.5 per cent, and 88 per cent of the 10,610,485 people counted in October 2025 live in towns concentrated in the south and the centre. That is the practical division for a visitor: the southern counties hold Stockholm and most of what fits into a weekend, while the rest of the 21 counties trade density for distance. Choose by how far you are willing to travel between two things.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Swedish
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+46
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Swedish krona (SEK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Municipal drinking water is subject to Swedish food-safety controls

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 518 Museums 82 Places of worship 228 Nature sites 767 Viewpoints 107 Food and drink 49 Markets and shopping 68 Entertainment 32 Nightlife 347 Family attractions 37 Art and culture 680 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 49

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Kafé 44
    01 1 hour

    Kafé 44

    • High
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  2. Vete Katten
    02 1 hour

    Vete Katten

    Vete-Katten

    • High
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  6. Frantzén
    06 1 hour

    Frantzén

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  8. Fem små hus
    08 1 hour

    Fem små hus

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  10. Brostugan
    10 1 hour

    Brostugan

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  11. Sturehof
    11 1 hour

    Sturehof

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  13. Café Fix
    13 1 hour

    Café Fix

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  14. Farsta gård
    14 1 hour

    Farsta gård

    Farsta Värdshus

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  15. Huvudsta gård
    15 1 hour

    Huvudsta gård

    Huvudsta Gård

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  18. Matbaren
    18 1 hour

    Matbaren

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  25. Sushi Sho
    25 1 hour

    Sushi Sho

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  26. Volt
    26 1 hour

    Volt

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  28. Wedholms fisk
    28 1 hour

    Wedholms fisk

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  29. Aira
    29 1 hour

    Aira

    AIRA

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  30. Teatergrillen
    30 1 hour

    Teatergrillen

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  31. Ekstedt
    31 1 hour

    Ekstedt

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  32. Fjäderholmarnas Krog
    32 1 hour

    Fjäderholmarnas Krog

    Fjäderholmarnas krog

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  33. Gondolen
    33 1 hour

    Gondolen

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  34. Inn of Ulriksdal
    34 1 hour

    Inn of Ulriksdal

    Ulriksdals Wärdshus

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  35. Kvarnen
    35 1 hour

    Kvarnen

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  39. Riche
    39 1 hour

    Riche

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  40. Rosendals värdshus
    40 1 hour

    Rosendals värdshus

    Rosendals Wärdshus

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  42. Villa Godthem
    42 1 hour

    Villa Godthem

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  43. Wasahof
    43 1 hour

    Wasahof

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  45. Lux Stockholm
    45 1 hour

    Lux Stockholm

    Lux

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  47. Bergholmstorpet
    47 1 hour

    Bergholmstorpet

    Bergsholmstorpet

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm
  49. Restaurang Solliden
    49 1 hour

    Restaurang Solliden

    Restaurant Soliden

    • Notable
    • Restaurant or café
    • Stockholm

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Sweden be?

Seven to ten days gives Stockholm three or four days and allows one rail-linked city, archipelago stay or northern extension. A journey into Swedish Lapland needs extra nights and should be planned as a distinct leg.

What entry documents are needed for Sweden?

The Swedish Migration Agency sets visitor and short-stay requirements. Check whether the passport needs a visa and which Schengen state should process an application for the complete itinerary.

What is the best way to travel around Sweden?

Stockholm Arlanda is the largest gateway; Gothenburg and the Copenhagen–Malmö route provide alternatives. Long-distance trains link the principal cities, while ferries, regional buses and domestic flights reach the wider country.

When is a practical time to visit Sweden?

May through August brings long daylight and the broadest summer access. Winter aurora or snow travel is a separate seasonal product, particularly in the north, with different transport and clothing requirements.

What money and payment basics apply in Sweden?

Sweden uses the krona (SEK), not the euro. Current cash and card acceptance is Not recorded in this file; check the operator’s stated payment method, particularly for unmanned or rural services.

What practical safety details should I save for Sweden?

Call 112 for emergencies in Sweden. Type C and F sockets operate at 230 V, and the recorded guidance says mains tap water is safe.