πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Sweden β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
kr SEK
Swedish Krona Β· vs USD
Electricity
230V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type F, Type C
Best months
Jul, Jun, Aug
Avg high 23Β°C Β· 11 rain days
Capital time zone
Europe/Stockholm
Cities covered
1
1 with full climate data

Top cities in Sweden

Local style + dress code

Gamla Stan is cobblestoned. Stockholmers dress smart-casual.

Dress code: smart casual

Public holidays in Sweden

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Sweden β†’

Money & currency

The Swedish Krona (SEK, symbol kr) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Sweden's dress code.

πŸ—Ί Explore Sweden on the map