Don’t forget to buy your Swedish Kronas (SEK) before you leave for Sweden
Although Sweden is a familiar destination for many, it's always wise to plan ahead for future expenses before your trip. Sweden is credit and debit card friendly, however, you should always have some cash during your trip. The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish krona (SEK). Be sure to exchange a good amount of pounds to SEK before travelling for circumstances such as tipping, buying public transport tickets or for any small purchases. You can find a lot of information about this Swedish currency by simply searching for "pounds to SEK".
Practical tips for planning your budget
Anticipating a daily budget is a good way to manage your future expenses. It is important to plan your daily budget carefully. The average tourist spends about SEK 1475.
Accommodation costs are about SEK 1 000 per day. SEK 750 would be enough to get suitable accommodation. Meals and transport should also be included in the budget. The average tourist spends SEK 313 on food and SEK 178 on local transport.
850 SEK
Average cost of a one night stay in Sweden
313 SEK
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Sweden
165 SEK
A public transport ticket
25 SEK
The price of a cup of coffee
20 SEK
Entrance fee to the sauna
40 SEK
A salmon sandwich
575 SEK
A taxi ride from Arlanda Airport to the centre of Stockholm
50 SEK/ADULT
A visit to the Vasa Museum
Some suggestions for your stay
- There are many attractions on a trip to Stockholm. The Swedish National Museum is one of the most popular sights, it might compete with the ABBA museum, which also attracts many tourists. Prices are not high, an adult ticket for the ABBA museum costs SEK 250.
- Summer is the most popular time to travel in Sweden. The weather is warm and there is no shortage of events.
- Nature lovers should head for northern Sweden. Large national parks such as Sarek and Stora Sjöfallet are attractions in well-known natural areas.
- Rikersborg beach, near the centre of Malmö, is ideal for those who prefer a beach holiday. Böda Sand is also a beach holiday destination on the northern part of the island of Öland.
- Kugten Åre, Sälen and Idre are particularly suitable for winter sports and snow enthusiasts.
- Nightlife and music attract tourists to Stockholm. In Stockholm's Östermalm and Södermalm you will find many nightclubs. Östermalm in particular is known as a district frequented by public figures.
Some facts about the Swedish Krona
Denominations of the Swedish Krona
- Notes: SEK 20, SEK 50, SEK 100 and SEK 500
- Coins: SEK 1 and SEK 5 and SEK 10
The Swedish krona has been used in Sweden since 1873. When the Scandinavian monetary union disintegrated in 1914, Sweden decided to keep the name of its own currency, as did Norway and Denmark.
Swedish currency coins usually have a picture of the ruler on one side and the value of the coin on the other.
Why buy Swedish Krona with Prosegur Change?
To get your Swedish Krona, make sure to reserve your currency online. By exchanging your DKK on our website, you benefit from a preferential exchange rate and 0% commission on your order. This means you get more currency to make the most of your stay in Sweden.
Choosing us for your currency exchange means benefiting from our 30 years of expertise, exceptional customer service, and our competitive exchange rates.
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