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Sweden

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Explore Sweden

Sweden, officially known as the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe. It is the third largest country in the European Union by area and has a population of over 10 million. Sweden is known for its beautiful landscapes, forests, lakes, and coastlines. It is also famous for its culture, with notable contributions to music, literature, and film. Sweden has a high standard of living, a strong welfare state, and is often ranked as one of the world’s most sustainable and prosperous countries.

Power Plug Type
C, F
Payment Method
VISA, MC, Cir, Plus, Barc
Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff / Tipping is appreciated for good service but not expected, as service charges are typically included.
Currency
SEK
Dial Code
+46
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
UTC+1, UTC+2

Upcoming Events

    • Dive Centers

    Stockholms Dykcenter

    Stockholms Dykcenter

    Barnhusgatan 4, 111 23 Stockholm, Sweden
    Dykhuset i Stocholm, Dykhuset i Stockholm

    Dykhuset i Stocholm, Dykhuset i Stockholm

    Kungsgatan 73, 112 27 Stockholm, Sweden
    Växjödyksport, vaxjodyksport

    Växjödyksport, vaxjodyksport

    Storgatan 48, 352 36 Vaxjo, Sweden
    Oxygene Diving

    Oxygene Diving

    Fotögatan 6, 414 74 Göteborg, Sweden

    Atlantis Dive College

    Nygatan 10, 553 16 Jonkoping, Sweden

    Aquatica Dykcenter, AQUATICA

    Sveagatan 67, 216 14 Limhamn, Sweden

    Octopus Dykcenter

    Smålandsgatan 21, 392 34 Kalmar, Sweden

    Octopus Dykcenter

    Styrmansgatan 38, 37136 Karlskrona, Sweden

    Scuba Divers - Göteborgs Dräktverkstad & Dykce

    Nya Tingstadsgatan 1, 422 44 Hisings Backa, Sweden

    Underwater Consulting

    Medvägen 6, Borlänge, Sweden

    W-Dyk

    Lokstallet, Magasinsvägen 1, 78633 Vansbro, Sweden

    Tec n Rec Diving

    Backa Bergogata 13, 422 46 Hisings Backa, Sweden

    Lycksele Sport & Dyktjanst

    Alfavagen 3, 92133 Lycksele, Sweden

    Dive Sites

    SSI Service Center Nordic, 90530 Wendelstein
    Bodekull <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

    Bodekull (★4.0)

    At a depth of 30 metres, this wreck has been lying since it went under in 1678 and on the wreck you can find a lot of bartman’s mugs and even cannons in lavett. One of the finest and most well-preserved wrecks from Sweden’s time of great power.
    SSI Service Center Nordic, 13136 Nacka
    Långban Gruva <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.9)</span>

    Långban Gruva (★4.9)

    Mine Diving at its best! Mining diving is conducted by Långbans Dyksällskap and the booking must be made through them. There is a lot to look at in this mine which was in operation until 1972.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Öninge Norra <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Öninge Norra (★4.1)

    Land-based diving with depths from 0-40 m. A large plateau is located outside the launch site where the depth varies between 5-14 m and the bottom consists of stone/rock formations.
    Mares
    Ormestad <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Ormestad (★4.2)

    Ormestad is located far into Gullmarsfjorden - No toilet - To access the site and parking area you need to pay a small fee to a local farmer by whom you also get a code to the road barrier - limited parking.
    Scubapro, Stephen Frink
    Trollskär <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Trollskär (★4.2)

    On of the TOP 3 dive sits at Väderörerna. Beautiful underwater landscapes with walls and slopes to deaper depths. Occationally you may spot a seal whilst diving.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Sweden

    Sweden’s seas host cod, flatfish, herring, and wrasse, often around kelp forests and wrecks. Seals are a common highlight, especially in the Baltic, while porpoises are occasionally spotted in summer. Sharks and rays are rare but possible offshore.

    In freshwater lakes, divers can expect pike, perch, and zander. Large catfish may appear in southern waters, while spawning activity in spring brings shoals of bream and roach. Visibility is best in colder months, though summer diving offers warmer but murkier conditions.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    iStock/ultramarinfoto
    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    54 Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    14
    M
    11
    J
    1
    J
    2
    A
    15
    S
    11
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    Shutterstock-dushkovladimir
    Crayfish

    Crayfish
    1k Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    0
    M
    12
    A
    32
    M
    83
    J
    115
    J
    236
    A
    216
    S
    142
    O
    120
    N
    46
    D
    11

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    iStock-Michael Zeigler
    Crab

    Crab
    843 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    8
    M
    26
    A
    60
    M
    60
    J
    53
    J
    194
    A
    204
    S
    166
    O
    48
    N
    6
    D
    12

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    iStock-jpa1999
    Perch

    Perch
    757 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    1
    M
    6
    A
    14
    M
    41
    J
    93
    J
    188
    A
    134
    S
    125
    O
    109
    N
    41
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 55

    Shutterstock-RLS Photo
    Lobster

    Lobster
    464 Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    2
    M
    5
    A
    7
    M
    32
    J
    40
    J
    118
    A
    129
    S
    93
    O
    18
    N
    12
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 19

    iStock-ANDY_BOWLIN
    Bass

    Bass
    232 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    5
    A
    10
    M
    10
    J
    60
    J
    53
    A
    40
    S
    21
    O
    11
    N
    11
    D
    9

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shutterstock-Shane Gross
    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    145 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    3
    M
    8
    A
    21
    M
    15
    J
    0
    J
    1
    A
    35
    S
    25
    O
    18
    N
    8
    D
    5

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    AdobeStock-Composer.
    Flounder

    Flounder
    102 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    3
    A
    5
    M
    22
    J
    13
    J
    11
    A
    21
    S
    24
    O
    1
    N
    2
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 22

    Shutterstock-andrzej_67
    Cod

    Cod
    87 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    0
    M
    0
    J
    1
    J
    7
    A
    31
    S
    31
    O
    11
    N
    0
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    iStock-Christian von Mach
    Pipefish

    Pipefish
    83 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    1
    M
    3
    A
    4
    M
    4
    J
    1
    J
    17
    A
    19
    S
    17
    O
    10
    N
    5
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    79 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    0
    M
    6
    A
    19
    M
    3
    J
    3
    J
    28
    A
    4
    S
    10
    O
    0
    N
    2
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster
    52 Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    2
    M
    3
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    26
    S
    4
    O
    9
    N
    3
    D
    2

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 5

    iStock-abadonian
    Pike

    Pike
    51 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    0
    M
    3
    J
    8
    J
    9
    A
    11
    S
    9
    O
    8
    N
    2
    D
    0