Sweden Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Sweden
112
General Emergency
114 14
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Stockholm
Currency
SEK (Schwedische Krone)
Official Language
Swedish
Country Code
+46
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Sweden
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
Urban: 50 km/h | Rural: 70-90 km/h | Highway: 110-120 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Congestion tax in Stockholm and Gothenburg, toll on some bridges (billed via license plate).
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: No tip required. Service is included. Similar to Denmark, tip is included in the price. You may round up the bill slightly in restaurants, e.g., when paying by card.
- DO Have a 'Fika' (coffee break with a cinnamon bun).
- DO Bring a small gift when invited to a home.
- DO Take off your shoes in private homes.
- DON'T Queue jumping is frowned upon (always take a queue ticket).
- DON'T Avoid loud discussions in public spaces.
- DON'T Do not brag (the Law of Jante applies socially).
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (230V, 50Hz). Standard Euro and Schuko plugs fit perfectly.
Tap Water: World-class quality! Tap water is perfectly safe and tastes great.
Insider Tip: Sweden is practically cashless. Pay for everything by card or smartphone.
