Scandinavisch design, noorderlicht, ongerepte natuur
Hoofdstad
Stockholm
Taal
Swedish
Valuta
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Beste reistijd
June–August
Veiligheid
Verhoogde voorzichtigheid
op basis van live overheidsadviezen
Foto door Pedro Gandra op Unsplash
Geringe afwijking — de 3 overheidsbronnen voor deze bestemming zijn het grotendeels eens.
Bijgewerkt op 30 augustus 2026
Vergelijk reisadviezen voor alle landen
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Laatst beoordeeld: 25 augustus 2026
Bronnen: officiële reisadviezen en gezondheidsautoriteiten · Hoe wij verifiëren
Schengen member. EU/EEA nationals enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many others can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days.
Schengen member. EU/EEA nationals enter freely. US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many others can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days.
Apply at Swedish embassy or through VFS Global. Standard Schengen visa application with required documents.
15 calendar days typical; up to 45 days in peak summer season.
Schengen visa fee approximately €80 for adults.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
Very safe. Petty theft can occur in Stockholm (Gamla Stan, metro, Central Station). Some suburban areas of Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö have higher crime rates but are not tourist areas.
Gebaseerd op officiële reisadviezen van het Britse FCDO, continu gevolgd · Gegevensbronnen
Very safe. Petty theft can occur in Stockholm (Gamla Stan, metro, Central Station). Some suburban areas of Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö have higher crime rates but are not tourist areas.
Tap water is excellent quality throughout Sweden.
Extremely cold in northern Sweden during winter (-30°C possible). Short daylight hours in winter (as little as 6 hours in Stockholm, near-constant darkness in the north). Wildlife encounters (moose) when driving rural roads.
Service charge is included. Rounding up or adding 5–10% for excellent service is optional and appreciated.
Casual and functional. Swedes dress practically for weather. Smart-casual for dining. Outdoor gear is essential for nature trips.
Historically Lutheran but very secular society. Churches are cultural sites. Sweden is very progressive and LGBTQ+ friendly.