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UPDATED: Where can you travel to from Sweden and do you have to quarantine?

There are many reasons not to travel overseas at the moment, but if you decide to, here's a look at the rules in EU/EEA countries for travel from Sweden.

Published: 4 August 2020 15:49 CEST
Updated: 28 September 2020 08:32 CEST
UPDATED: Where can you travel to from Sweden and do you have to quarantine?
File photo of a flight from Stockholm Arlanda to Greece. Photo: Stina Stjernkvist/TT

There are two things to consider: what the Swedish authorities say and what the authorities in your planned destination country say.

Both are important for different reasons. Many countries in Europe have opened up to at least some tourism, but local restrictions apply. These differ from country to country and may change fast as the coronavirus situation develops. There are a few countries which as a rule do not allow tourism from Sweden, while others have requirements of quarantine or testing on arrival.

If you're travelling for other reasons, such as family reasons, a business trip, or transit to another country, check with the embassy what applies to your specific situation.

See the rules for entry for tourism purposes from Sweden on the map below.

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Meanwhile, the Swedish Foreign Ministry has its own set of recommendations about travel overseas.

Earlier in the pandemic, the ministry issued a blanket warning against non-essential travel outside Sweden, but as the situation has developed, this advice has been lifted for certain countries within the EU. This advice is based not on the coronavirus situation in each country, but rather on entry requirements for travellers from Sweden, so there's significant correlation with the map above.

The map below shows the countries where Sweden advises against non-essential travel (in red) and those where no such recommendation applies (in green). These foreign ministry warnings are not a ban, so you can still travel to 'red' countries, but it may have implications for things like travel insurance or the ability to access consular assistance if you travel against this advice.

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What are the cheapest holiday destinations from Austria this summer?

If you are planning on a summer vacation, certain countries are cheaper than others, especially compared to Austria.

Published: 24 June 2024 15:11 CEST
What are the cheapest holiday destinations from Austria this summer?

Travellers from Austria will enjoy the most affordable holidays in Eastern Europe and classic Mediterranean holiday destinations, according to calculations by Statistik Austria on the price levels of tourism products and services.

The calculations considered the purchasing power of people in Austria abroad for May 2024. 

“Inflation has reduced the holiday budgets of many people, but the most popular foreign destinations in summer, Italy and Croatia, still have a slightly lower price level than Austria”, Statistik Austria director Tobias Thomas said in a press release.

READ ALSO: Will my Austrian health insurance pay for medical expenses abroad?

He added: “The cheapest holiday destinations are Turkey and Bulgaria, where holidaymakers from Austria get almost twice as much for their money as in their own country.

“In Iceland, on the other hand, they have to dig deepest into their pockets: Tourist products and services, including overnight stays and restaurant visits, cost on average 51 percent more there than in Austria”.

Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean are the cheapest destinations

According to Statistik Austria, the purchasing power of €100 earned in Austria is significantly higher in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. In Bulgaria, it’s €187, in Romania, it’s €161, and in Hungary, it’s €149. For Mediterranean destinations, Turkey offers the best value at €198, followed by Portugal (€132), Greece (€126), Croatia (€124), Spain (€124), Cyprus (€115), and Italy (€109). 

Switzerland (€68) and countries in the north of Europe, such as Iceland (€66), Denmark (€76), and Norway (€76), continue to be the most expensive destinations by far. 

Most of the changes compared to the previous year were very small, except for Turkey and Poland. The recent strength of the zloty against the euro led to a 5 percent decline in purchasing power to €130 euros in Poland. 

In Turkey, a significant devaluation of the Turkish lira contrasts with even higher inflation, resulting in a 4 percent decline in the purchasing power of tourists, although it remains at a high level. 

READ ALSO: What are your rights if your trip is delayed or cancelled in Austria?

Overseas destinations

Differing developments in the euro exchange rates are causing changes in both directions for overseas destinations. 

For travellers to the United States, the equivalent value of €96 (May 2023: €95) in goods and services remains constant. Holidaymakers in Mexico are experiencing a loss of purchasing power (−7  percent; euro equivalent now €120 compared to €129 in the previous year) due to a stronger Mexican peso.

In Japan, on the other hand, low inflation coupled with a weak Japanese yen resulted in an increase of 14 percent to €129 (May 2023: €113). 

Holidays in Australia are still expensive, with €100 in Austria buying goods and services worth €82 (previous year: €83). In the UK, prices are close to Austrian ones, with €100 in Austria buying goods and services worth €102 there.

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