Sweden Guides: Everything for Travel, Everyday Life and Moving

All Schweden Info guides at a glance: trip planning, getting around Sweden, living and moving there, and the country and its people, updated regularly.

Here you will find all of Schweden Info’s in-depth guides in one place. Whether you are planning your first holiday in Sweden, touring the country by motorhome or thinking about moving there, the pages are sorted by topic, checked regularly and list their sources. A new guide is added every week.

Planning your trip

Getting around Sweden

Living in and moving to Sweden

The country and its people

New guides

The Right of Public Access in Sweden: What You Can Do in NatureOctober 6, 2026
Fika: The Swedish Coffee Break and Its TraditionsOctober 6, 2026
Midsummer in Sweden: How Swedes Celebrate the Festival of LightOctober 6, 2026
Driving to Sweden: Routes, Rules and Tips for a Road TripJanuary 28, 2023
Alcohol in Sweden: Systembolaget, Rules and TraditionsJanuary 21, 2023

You can also find all new guides in the Guides category. The latest reports from Sweden are in our news section.

How our guides are made

We rely mainly on official Swedish sources such as government agencies, transport operators and tourism organisations, and we list them on every page. Rules, prices and deadlines change, so key details show when they were last checked. Spotted a mistake? Let us know via the contact page.

Icy roads in Sweden: Five traffic deaths in one day – police warn of black ice
After five fatal crashes in a single day, Swedish police are warning of extremely slippery roads. What drivers need to know now about black ice and winter tyres.
Ski World Championships in Falun: Russian skiers likely to compete – organisers step up security
After the International Ski and Snowboard Federation FIS relaxed its rules, Russian athletes are expected to compete at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun in February 2027. The organisers have adapted their security planning – at a higher cost.
Government formation in Sweden: Centre Party leader Thand Ringqvist to explore centrist government
Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén has tasked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist with the next round of exploratory talks. By 26 October she is to assess whether a government of the political centre is possible.
Strömsund Bridge: Stranded heavy truck removed from E45 after 16 days – bridge remains closed
After almost 16 days, the 100-tonne truck has been driven off the damaged Strömsund Bridge in Jämtland. The bridge on the E45 remains closed for now, and no date has been set for it to reopen.
Wolf hunt in Sweden: Authorities approve culling of 72 wolves next winter
Swedish county administrative boards will allow a licensed hunt of up to 72 wolves in winter 2027 – around one in five wolves in the country. Hunters welcome the decision, while conservationists vow to fight it.
Riksdag rejects Magdalena Andersson as prime minister – Sweden’s government formation enters next round
By 248 votes to 99, the Swedish Riksdag has rejected Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson as head of government. Speaker Andreas Norlén must now decide who should be next to try to form a government.
Electricity and fuel drive inflation in Sweden: Price growth rises to 1.5 per cent in September
Rising electricity and fuel prices more than doubled inflation in Sweden to 1.5 per cent (CPIF) in September. The Riksbank has already signalled an interest rate rise for November.
Government formation in Sweden: Riksdag to vote on Magdalena Andersson on Thursday
Magdalena Andersson has declared her exploratory talks a failure, but Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlén is nevertheless putting her forward for election as prime minister on 15 October. A defeat is considered likely.
Diesel deal with Putin: Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson criticises Trump
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson regrets the diesel agreement between Trump and Putin. At the same time, the EU adopted its largest-ever package of sanctions listings against Russia's arms industry.
Alleged abuse during initiation ritual: Two students at elite Sigtuna school remanded in custody
Following alleged abuse during an initiation ritual at the SSHL boarding school in Sigtuna, a court has remanded two 18-year-old students in custody. The prosecutor speaks of a hierarchy among the students.