How much does a public toilet cost in Sweden?
Fees for city toilets in Stockholm and Gothenburg and how to pay.
Short answer
Public toilets in Sweden are not always free: Stockholm's new city toilets cost SEK 10 and are paid by card, and Gothenburg's toilet buildings cost SEK 5. Some restaurants and cafés in Gothenburg ask for a few kronor too. The City of Stockholm's WC Stockholm map shows all public toilets.
Why
- According to the City of Stockholm, the new public toilets cost SEK 10 to use, and you pay by card.
- According to the City of Gothenburg, there is a fee of SEK 5 to use its toilet buildings, for example at Avenyn, Järntorget and Vasaplatsen.
- According to the City of Gothenburg, some restaurants and cafés want you to pay a few kronor to use their toilet.
Details
The City of Stockholm is setting out new toilets in the inner and outer city, starting in March 2026, and adds one to two more each week during 2026 and 2027. Several have a bike pump on the outside. The Stockholm page mentions card payment only, and the Gothenburg page names no payment method, so Swish is not confirmed in either case. Toilets in the capital are listed in public restrooms in Stockholm, and ways to pay in card, Swish and cash in Sweden.
Tip
Carry a bank card, since Stockholm's new toilets are paid by card, and a few coins or a card for toilets in cafés and restaurants. Before you travel with cash, see how much cash you can take into Sweden without declaring it.
What may differ
Fees differ between cities and operators. This answer covers the City of Stockholm and the City of Gothenburg only.
Common misconception
Public toilets in Sweden are always free.
What actually happens
According to the City of Stockholm, its new public toilets cost SEK 10 and are paid by card, and according to the City of Gothenburg its toilet buildings cost SEK 5.
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Sources
- City of Stockholm: Public toiletsChecked at:
- City of Gothenburg: Information about public toiletsChecked at:
Prices and fees change, so check the City of Stockholm or the City of Gothenburg before you go.
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