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Sweden travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Sweden with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Sweden.
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Sweden travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Sweden with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Sweden - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 2 to 4.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Swedish |
| Currency | Swedish Krona |
| Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
Why visit Sweden?
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Sweden tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Sweden weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  -0 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  18 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  2 |
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The Sweden weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Stockholm.
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Sweden travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Sweden from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Sweden - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Sweden - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Sweden - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Sweden - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Sweden - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Sweden - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Sweden.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Sweden travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Sweden with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Sweden - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Sweden - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Sweden - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Sweden, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sweden covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Sweden with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Sweden - Swedish Public Health Agency
- Coronavirus timeline in Sweden - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Sweden - Swedish Police
Sweden travel features
Do you want to learn more about Sweden? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Sweden.
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Sweden FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Sweden including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Sweden due to Covid-19?
Sweden is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Sweden.
Check out Swedish Public Health Agency for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Sweden?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Sweden. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Sweden from the UK?
The flight time to Sweden from the UK is typically 2 to 4.5 hours.
Flights to Sweden
What is the time difference between Sweden and the UK?
The time difference between Sweden and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Sweden?
The main language spoken in Sweden is Swedish.
Learn a language for Sweden with Rosetta Stone* and Babbel*.
What is the currency in Sweden?
The currency in Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK).
Send money to Sweden with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in Sweden?
Sweden uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Sweden?
They drive on the right side of the road in Sweden.
Find out more about driving in Sweden with International Drivers Association* and RAC*.
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