AustriaSweden: Visa-free

AustriaSweden

Do Austria passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Visa-free

No. Austria passport holders do not need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,241 km, straight line (~1h 58m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sweden138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Austria passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

No. Austria passport holders do not need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism.

How far is Sweden from Austria?

About 1,241 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 58m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Sweden?

Swedish krona (SEK).

What is the emergency number in Sweden?

112.

What time zone is Sweden in?

Stockholm (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Stockholm?

Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Sweden without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Sweden visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Austria

Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of about 9.2 million.

CapitalVienna

RegionCentral Europe

Population9.2M

Area83,871 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesAustro-Bavarian German

Calling code+43

Drives on theright

TimezoneVienna (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVienna International Airport (VIE), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$62,930 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.1M (2020)

Climate in Vienna

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vienna, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.4°C	-2.2°C	18mm	156h
February	10.2°C	2.2°C	28mm	205h
March	11.5°C	1.8°C	34mm	287h
April	17.9°C	5.2°C	10mm	359h
May	18.7°C	9.4°C	93mm	330h
June	22.6°C	14.1°C	107mm	322h
July	26.3°C	15.7°C	68mm	383h
August	26.3°C	17.1°C	104mm	324h
September	21.8°C	12.4°C	98mm	284h
October	14.6°C	8°C	112mm	174h
November	8.8°C	3.1°C	22mm	159h
December	5.2°C	0.8°C	46mm	96h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Austria is a landlocked German-speaking country in Central Europe. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. With more than 30 million arrivals (2023) and only about nine million inhabitants, it is one of the most visited countries in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Altaussee salt mine
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut cultural landscape
Historic Centre of Vienna
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Neusiedl Lake
Palace and gardens of Schönbrunn

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Nationalfeiertag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

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About Sweden

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi) and with a population of 10.6 million, Sweden is the largest and most populous Nordic country, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The population density is 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), and 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas, mostly in the southern and central portions of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.

CapitalStockholm

RegionNorthern Europe

Population10.6M

Area450,295 km²

CurrencySwedish krona (1 USD ≈ 9.90 SEK)

LanguagesSwedish

Calling code+46

Drives on theright

TimezoneStockholm (UTC+2)

Nearest airportStockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), 7 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites15

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$63,133 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Stockholm

Warmest August, coolest February, driest August, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Stockholm, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.6°C	0.9°C	31mm	78h
February	4.8°C	-1.3°C	39mm	131h
March	6.2°C	-1.3°C	71mm	228h
April	10.7°C	1.2°C	22mm	301h
May	13.7°C	3.3°C	67mm	369h
June	22.3°C	11.1°C	59mm	460h
July	20.3°C	11.5°C	69mm	413h
August	23.2°C	13°C	21mm	395h
September	17.7°C	9.8°C	30mm	268h
October	11.5°C	5.7°C	98mm	146h
November	8.2°C	3.5°C	35mm	90h
December	4.4°C	1.9°C	72mm	18h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries by area and population. Visitors can experience deep forests and many lakes, the heritage from the Viking Age and the 17th-century Swedish Empire, the glamour of the Nobel Prize, and the country's successful pop music scene. Sweden has 270,000 islands with many open to visit through the right to roam.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Birka and Hovgården
Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland
Engelsberg Ironworks
Falun Mine
Gammelstad Church Town
Grimeton VLF transmitter
Hanseatic town of Visby
High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago
Laponian National Park
Naval City of Karlskrona

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Alla helgons dag

December 24, 2026Julafton

December 25, 2026Juldagen

Full source list on About.