Tipping in Sweden

Bottom line
Optional and modest. Round up or leave loose change for exceptional service.

Tipping at a glance

Restaurants (sit-down)
Not expected
Service is included. Some round up by 5-10% for very good service.
Taxis / rideshare
Round up
Hotel housekeeping
Not expected
Hotel porter / bag handler
10-20 SEK/bag
Bars & cafés
Not expected

Cultural context

Scandinavia is mostly tip-free. Wait staff are paid living wages.

Related: practical info for Sweden