Travel Info and Resources: Your Essential Planning Guide
Preparing for a trip to Sweden involves more than just booking a flight. Whether you are wondering about the best time to visit, how to handle the local currency, or how to navigate the vast network of roads, having the right information at hand makes your journey much smoother. This section provides practical travel information, personal advice, and useful resources to help you plan your Swedish adventure from start to finish.
Planning your route and destinations
Sweden is a large country with diverse landscapes, and deciding where to go can be a challenge. To help you structure your trip, I have compiled detailed resources on the different regions and cities.
Regions in Sweden – Explore the unique character and diverse landscapes of the various provinces.
Cities in Sweden – Discover the vibrant urban centers, from major metropolises to charming historic towns.
Map of Sweden – A visual guide to the cities I cover. The maps helps you orient yourself and plan your driving distances.
14-day road trip itinerary – A carefully curated route for those who want to see the best of Sweden in two weeks.
Practical timing and essential tips
Timing is everything when visiting Scandinavia. The experience of the Midnight Sun in June is vastly different from the snowy landscapes of January.
15 essential Sweden travel tips – The most important things to know before you arrive, from local customs to packing essentials.
When is the best time to visit? – A local’s guide to every season, helping you decide which time of year suits your interests best.
Current weather and temperatures – Stay updated on the weather conditions across different parts of the country.
Swedish krona rates – Practical information on money, payments, and currency conversion.
Essential resources for drivers and professionals
For those exploring Sweden by car or visiting for business, there are a few specific details that can save you both time and money. My additional resources cover technical aspects like fuel costs and the unique system of free road ferries that connect the Swedish archipelago and lakeside roads.
Explore all resources
Hotels in Sweden
Book now: Hotels, hostels, B&Bs in Sweden
Sightseeing tours, activities and entrance tickets
Book now: The best Stockholm tours, activities and tickets
Plan your Sweden trip
- 🏨 Hotels & B&Bs: Booking.com
- 🏡 Holiday homes: Vrbo
- 🎟️ Tours: GetYourGuide
- 🏘️ Holiday parks: Booking.com
- 🛌 Hostels: Booking.com
- 🚐 RV rental: Roadsurfer
- ⛺ Campsites: Campcation
- 🚢 Ferries: Direct Ferries
- ✈️ Flights: Skyscanner
- 🚗 Car rental: DiscoverCars
Insider tips from 30 years of Sweden travel. This guide contains affiliate links (marked with ➔) to help support my work at no extra cost to you.


