Sweden on a Budget

Save cash and have an amazing time in Sweden with this super-detailed guide from Routes North. It’s jam-packed with tips on how to get the most out of the Nordic region’s most exciting country without spending a fortune. 


Routes North is the only independent travel guide to Sweden. Our writers never accept freebies or discounts, and the places we recommend have all been visited in person, anonymously.


Highlights of our Sweden on a Budget guide include: 


– Insider tips on finding cheap accommodation and discounted train rides

– Up-to-date prices for everyday essentials like food, alcohol and transport

– Expert advice on trying Swedish fika… and surviving the dreaded naked sauna

– Weather charts showing the best times of year to visit

– Beautiful colour photos 

– A step-by-step guide to getting a Swedish sim card

– Tips on the easiest ways to start speaking Swedish

– What to do if your trip goes wrong

– Absolutely no ads or sponsored content


The guide is divided up into easy-to-use chapters, making it a breeze to navigate. 


Routes North was founded by the journalist Steve Vickers, who has worked on more than 15 guidebooks across Europe and Asia and has written about Sweden for the BBC, Rough Guides, the Washington Post and the Independent, among others.