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

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Considering a holiday to the Sweden? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Sweden weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	32	30	37	46	59	68	72	68	59	50	41	34
Hours of sunshine (daily)	1	2	3	5	8	9	8	7	4	3	1	1
Days with some rainfall	18	14	12	11	10	10	13	13	14	14	17	18
Sea temperature °F	36	34	34	36	43	52	61	63	57	50	45	39

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

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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 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.

We don't currently have any travel features on Sweden. Discover more about holiday destinations around the world with this selection of general travel articles.

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?

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.