How much alcohol can you bring into Sweden from Germany or other EU countries?
Guideline amounts, age limit and conditions for alcohol brought in from another EU country.
Short answer
From Germany or another EU country Swedish Customs uses guideline amounts of 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer. You must be at least 20, carry the alcohol yourself and keep it for your own or your family's use. The amounts are guidelines, not fixed limits. This topic is for adults aged 18 and over.
Why
- According to Swedish Customs, alcohol bought in another EU country carries no fees if you transport or carry it yourself.
- Swedish Customs takes guideline amounts into account among other things: 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine, 90 litres of wine (60 litres of it sparkling) and 110 litres of beer.
- Swedish Customs says three conditions always apply: you must be at least 20 years old, carry the alcohol yourself and keep it for personal or family use.
Details
The figures are guidelines, not hard limits. Swedish Customs looks at the whole situation, so with larger amounts you may be asked to show that the alcohol is for personal use.
Tip
Keep your receipts and be ready to explain who the alcohol is for if you carry a large amount.
What may differ
Åland and the Canary Islands count as outside the EU tax area, so the amounts for travellers from non-EU countries apply instead: 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of fortified wine, 4 litres of wine and 16 litres of beer.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Swedish Customs (Tullverket) before you travel.
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