Packing List Sweden

Note: Cash is not necessary for Sweden, as practically everywhere you can pay by credit card or EC card.

• Wallet / purse / wallet
• Chest pouch / fanny pack / belt pouch
  For hiding money & documents
• EC card
• Credit card
• Blocking numbers (emergency phone numbers of the bank)

General

• Toilet bag
• Towel / Washcloth
• Shower gel / Soap
• Perfume
• Deo
• Care creams for face, hands & body
• Insect / Mosquito Spray
• Lip balm
• Handkerchiefs
• Cotton swabs

Hair

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Hairbrush / Comb
• Hair gel / hair spray
• Hair elastics & Co.

Teeth

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Mouthwash

Shave

• Shaver (wet / dry)
• Shaving foam / shaving gel
• Aftershave / Shaving lotion
• Epilator
• Depilatory cream

Hands & Feet

• Hand cream
• Nail care set / manicure set /
• Nail scissors
• Nail file
• Nail polish
• Nail polish remover

• Make-up utensils
• Make-up
• lipstick, eye shadow, mascara
• Make-up remover
• Make-up remover / cotton pads
• Feminine hygiene and contraception
• Tampons / pads / panty liners
• Condoms / Pill

When it comes to clothing, it depends on whether you are traveling to Sweden in winter or summer. But even in summer it can be quite cool in Sweden, so you should pack enough warm clothes.

Underwear

• Socks
• Underpants
• Undershirts
• (Sports) Bras
• Depending on the season and temperature: long underwear

Everyday clothes

• T-shirts
• Polo shirts
• (Hooded) sweaters / sweatshirts
• Fleece sweaters
• Shirts / Blouses
• Tops
• Belts
• Long pants / Jeans
• Shorts / Shorts
• Cloth pants
• Rain pants
• Skirts
• Dresses
• Tights
• Thin jacket / Going out jacket / Softshell jacket
• Wind & rain jacket / Hardshell jacket
• Vest
• Pyjamas / Pajamas / Nightgown
• Jogging suit
• Leggings

Business / evening wear

• Shirts , Tie, Suit
• Evening dress / costume
• Socks / stockings / tights
• Good shoes

Sportswear

• Functional clothing
• Sports shoes
• Sports bra

Headgear

• Cap
• Hat

Shoes

• Flip-flops / bathing shoes
• Sandals
• Sneakers / Casual shoes
• Fancy shoes
• Sturdy, well-worn shoes / hiking boots
• Rubber boots

Wash

• Laundry bag / laundry net
• Travel detergent

Hiking & Trekking

• Trekking pants (Zip-Off)
• Hiking boots

• Bathing / beach bag
• Bath towel
• Beach mat
• Swimming trunks
• Bikini / Swimsuit
• Beach dress
• Sun hat
• Parasol
• Swimming goggles
• Air mattress / inflatable boat
• Beach shell
• Sun cream / after sun cream

• First aid kit
• Disinfectant
• Personal medication with list
• Medication against pain and fever
  e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol
• Medication against diarrhea
  e.g. charcoal tablets, Imodium, Lopedium
• Medication against (travel) nausea
  e.g. Vomex
• Ointment against insect bites
  e.g. Fenistil gel, Soventol
• Pain gel
  e.g. Voltaren
• Plaster and blister plaster
• Tweezers

• Identity card or passport
  Pay attention to the validity date!
• Booking documents
  Hotel, flight, tickets
• Health insurance card
• International health insurance (proof)
• Vaccination card / diabetic card / allergy passport / medical record
• Information about blood group, allergies & contact persons
• Student ID card
• Address listEmergencies, accommodations, insurance, banks, embassy, family, friends
• Writing utensils
  e.g. notepad, pens, document folder
• Travel diary
• Travel guide Sweden
• Swedish dictionary

Travel by car / rental car

• (International) Driving License
• Vehicle registration
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Documents rental car

Arrival by plane

• Air ticket
• Frequent flyer card

• Sunglasses
• (Reading) Glasses
• Spectacle case
• Glasses cleaner / cleaning cloth
• Contact lenses
• Contact lens case
• Contact lens cleaner
• Sleeping
• Pillow
• Earplugs / Oropax
• Neck pillow / neck pillow

• Provisions for the trip
• Drinking bottle
• Emergency snack
  e.g. chocolate bar
• Chewing gum

• Mobile Phone / Smartphone
• Charging cable for cell phone
• Cell phone cover
• Camera / Lenses / Tripod
• Laptop with charging cable
• Laptop bag
• Tablet / iPad
• E-book reader
• Headphones
• Watch / Smartwatch
• Travel alarm clock

• Dry Bag / Packing Bag (waterproof)
• Handbag
• Suitcase / Trolley / Travel Bag
• Daypack
• Rain cover for backpack
• Protective cover for electronics
• Zip bag for hand luggage

• Books & Magazines
• Movies / Music
  on smartphone or laptop
• Games
  e.g. board games, playing cards
• Lighter
• Pocket knife (not in hand luggage when flying!)