Is Stockholm safe to visit right now? (September 2026)

Travel advisories for Sweden

What the advice says

• The US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, as of 2026-05-18, and this advisory applies at the country level rather than to Stockholm specifically.
• The UK FCDO notes a high global threat of terrorism affecting British nationals and states that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Sweden, including in places frequented by foreign nationals.
• Political demonstrations in Sweden are usually peaceful, but the FCDO advises avoiding them where possible and following local authority instructions.
• Pickpocketing targeting passports and cash is common in major cities, so travelers should keep close track of belongings, especially in crowded areas.
• The FCDO notes that violent crime does occur and that gang-related crime, including knife crime, shootings, and explosions, has been reported in Stockholm as well as Malmö and Gothenburg.
• Illegal drug possession, even in small quantities, carries severe penalties in Sweden, including jail sentences of up to 10 years, and airport security is noted as effective at detecting illegal items.
• Winter driving in Sweden requires winter tires from December 1 to March 31, and snow and ice cause accidents daily during that period.