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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

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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

Wrasse

54 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
A
14
M
11
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1
J
2
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15
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11
O
0
N
0
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0

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

Total number of species approx.: 600

Crayfish

1k Sightings
J
4
F
0
M
12
A
32
M
76
J
115
J
236
A
216
S
142
O
120
N
46
D
11

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Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

837 Sightings
J
6
F
8
M
26
A
54
M
60
J
53
J
194
A
204
S
166
O
48
N
6
D
12

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Total number of species approx.: 3

Perch

754 Sightings
J
2
F
1
M
5
A
14
M
39
J
93
J
188
A
134
S
125
O
109
N
41
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 55

Lobster

458 Sightings
J
5
F
2
M
5
A
5
M
28
J
40
J
118
A
129
S
93
O
18
N
12
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 19

Bass

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

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Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

142 Sightings
J
6
F
3
M
8
A
18
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

Flounder

101 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
3
A
4
M
22
J
13
J
11
A
21
S
24
O
1
N
2
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 22

Cod

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

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Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

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

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Total number of species approx.: 3000

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

Spiny Lobster

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