Best Time to Visit

For many, the weather plays a big role when planning a trip and if you're among one of them, then you should plan your visit Stockholm from May to August. During this period, the weather is warmest and the daylight lasts longer. It is also in May that the flowers begin to grow and adorn the city beautifully. Although temperatures can sometimes drop at night, so make sure to bring a sweater or a jacket.

However, if you don't think warmer weather plays such a big part, the winter is really beautiful in Stockholm, but it does get extremely cold from December to February. If you like snow, Christmas lights, hot chocolate, and gingerbread cookies, this is the best time to visit Stockholm.

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Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Stockholm's main international airport is connected to the city by the Arlanda Express, which reaches Stockholm Central Station in 20 minutes. Flygbussarna coaches cover the same journey in around 45 minutes, and public transport is also an option for those watching their budget.

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Phone: +46 10 109 10 00

Website: www.swedavia.com/arlanda

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Smaller Airports

Stockholm is served by three smaller airports, in addition to Arlanda.

Bromma (BMA) is the closest to the city centre, with a Flygbussarna coach taking around 20 minutes.

Skavsta (NYO) lies roughly 80 minutes south of Stockholm, connected to the city by Flygbussarna and FlixBus.

Västerås (VST) is around 80 minutes west of Stockholm, also served by Flygbussarna.

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Passport & Visa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Sweden, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2026, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling.

For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

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Website: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en

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Public Transportation

Stockholm is often praised for its comfortable, efficient, and safe public transport. SL, as it is known, is responsible for buses, underground trains, commuter trains, trams, and certain ferry lines in Greater Stockholm.

The underground system is the easiest way to get around Stockholm. With a single ticket, valid for 75 minutes, travellers can easily explore various destinations. These tickets can be purchased through SL's ticket machines, their app, or directly at the turnstiles using a credit card. Additionally, convenient options like 24-hour, 72-hour, and 30-day tickets are available for those needing extended travel periods. The Stockholm underground is also known as the world's largest art gallery as so many of its stations are adorned with the works of different artists. So, here’s another reason for you to take the subway or ‘tunnelbana’ in Stockholm.

Keep in mind that it's not possible to pay cash for tickets on board buses in Stockholm. Also, a parent with a stroller gets to ride for free on any of Stockholm's buses.

A trip on the number 69 bus or number 7 tram is a superb way to discover Stockholm. The lines go out to Djurgården and major attractions like Skansen and the Vasa Museum.

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Local Boat Transportation

Travelling by local ferries is a fantastic way to experience a city built on islands. Ferries are used by both commuters and tourists wanting to take a better look around. There are ample ferry departures from Nybroviken and Slussen out to the leafy island of Djurgården. An SL Card includes ferries from Slussen and you can also buy single tickets on the quay.

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Post

Stamps can be bought in kiosks, Pressbyrån shops, and at the Post Centres found in some grocery stores. Postboxes are painted blue for local mail within the region or city and yellow for all other mail, both domestic and international.

Address: Postnord Inlämning, Sveavägen 18, Stockholm

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Phone: +46 77 133 33 10

Website: www.postnord.se/en

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Telephone

Country Code: +46
Area Code: 08

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Pharmacy

The main pharmacy chains in Stockholm include Apoteket and Kronans Apotek.

Address: Kronans Apotek, Drottninggatan 61, Stockholm

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Taxi

There are many taxi companies to choose from in Stockholm. For those seeking a more cost-effective alternative to traditional taxis, Uber and Bolt also operate in the city.

You can easily get hold of a taxi by calling a taxi company, hailing one on the street, or taking one from a rank. Approved taxis with metered fares always bear yellow number plates.

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Electricity

220V/50Hz

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