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City essentials: toilets, water, luggage and opening hours

The small things that make a city day easier: public toilets and how to pay for them, tap water, luggage storage, queue tickets and opening hours on weekends and holidays.

  • When is the queue shortest at Arlanda?

    Swedavia does not name a quietest time, but it says Arlanda generally has more traffic in the morning and that longer waits can also occur at other times.

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  • Does Sweden import garbage to burn for energy?

    Yes, Swedish energy recovery plants took in sorted waste from other European countries in 2024, and nearly half of it was municipal waste, according to Avfall Sverige.

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  • How does recycling work in Sweden?

    Swedish households sort food waste, packaging of paper, plastic, metal and glass, and residual waste, and municipalities must offer collection from the property by 1 January 2027.

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  • What is open on New Year's Day in Stockholm?

    Visit Stockholm's New Year guide says many of Stockholm's most popular museums and tourist attractions are open on New Year's Day, while Systembolaget stores are closed on 1 January 2027.

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  • Can you drink tap water in Gothenburg?

    Yes, you can drink the tap water in Gothenburg, which comes from the Göta älv river and is treated at the Alelyckan and Lackarebäck plants.

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  • When is garbage collected in Stockholm?

    Household waste in Stockholm is collected on a scheduled day, and house and rowhouse customers can look up their day by searching their address on Stockholm Vatten och Avfall's website.

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  • Where can you store luggage in Gothenburg?

    You can store luggage in lockers at Göteborg Central Station, where a small box costs SEK 39 and a large box SEK 69 per started hour.

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  • Are public toilets free in Sweden?

    No, public toilets in Sweden are not always free, for example SEK 10 for Stockholm's new city toilets and SEK 5 for Gothenburg's toilet buildings.

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  • Is there luggage storage at Arlanda Airport?

    Yes, Arlanda has left luggage lockers in Terminal 2, Terminal 5 and SkyCity, and prices start from SEK 199 per 24 hours, according to Smarte Carte.

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  • How much does it cost to use the toilet at Stockholm Central Station?

    A toilet visit at Stockholm Central Station costs SEK 10, and you can pay by card at the toilet in the Lower hall.

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  • How much is the deposit (pant) on a bottle or can in Sweden?

    The deposit on cans and small PET bottles is SEK 2 and on large PET bottles SEK 3, according to Pantamera.

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  • Is it safe to drink hot water from the tap in Sweden?

    No, hot water from the tap in Sweden is not for drinking or cooking, and Svenskt Vatten advises never to drink it straight from the tap.

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  • Can you drink tap water in Stockholm?

    Yes, you can drink the cold tap water in Stockholm, which comes from Lake Mälaren and is treated at the Norsborg and Lovö plants.

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  • Are there luggage lockers at Stockholm Central Station?

    Yes, Stockholm Central Station has luggage lockers in the Lower and Upper halls, and a small box costs SEK 49 and a large box SEK 79 per started hour.

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  • Where can you find food late at night in Stockholm?

    At Stockholm Central, 7-Eleven is open until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and Coop until 23:30 every day, according to station owner Jernhusen.

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  • Can you drink tap water in Sweden?

    Yes, you can drink cold tap water in Sweden, which Svenskt Vatten calls the country's most controlled foodstuff.

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