While a lot of traditional Swedish food is heavy on meat and fish, vegetarians and vegans are now well catered for – in most parts of the country, at least. There are restaurants specialising in veggie-friendly food in most big cities, and in the trendiest parts of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö vegan food is easy to come by.
Regardless of where you are in the country, most restaurants have at least one or two vegetarian dishes on their menus, marked with the usual ‘V’ symbol on menus. Vegans may have a trickier time finding full dishes they can eat, but it’s almost always possible to put together a few side dishes and eat them as a full meal.
Generally speaking, southern Sweden is a lot more welcoming to vegans and veggies. Northern cuisine tends to focus more on meat, fish and cheese, but there’s also a lot of berries and crispbread to go around. In most cities (particularly southern Swedish cities like Malmö and Lund), you can get your hands on an excellent falafel wrap for less than 50 SEK.
When it comes to shopping, Swedish supermarkets offer plenty of meat- and dairy-free food. Larger stores have sections devoted to vegan-friendly food, and you’ll find meat replacements like Quorn in almost every frozen food aisle. Tofu is usually available too. Specialist shops offering organic ingredients and gluten- and dairy-free products are increasingly common too, but tend to be on the pricey side.
Accommodation
- How do I find long-term rental accommodation in Sweden?
- Is Airbnb legal in Sweden?
- Are there many hostels in Sweden?
- Do I need a padlock for Swedish hostels?
- Do Swedish hostels provide bed linen?
- Are bedbugs a problem in Sweden?
Culture
Food and drink
- Can I drink the tap water in Sweden?
- Is the food safe to eat in Sweden?
- Will I find vegetarian/vegan food in Sweden?
- Will I find gluten- and lactose-free food in Sweden?
Health and safety
- Is Sweden safe?
- What's the number for the police/ambulance/fire brigade in Sweden?
- Can I trust the police in Sweden?
- Seeing a doctor in Sweden
- How do I see a dentist in Sweden?
- Is medical care in Sweden any good?
- Do I need travel insurance for a trip to Sweden?
Money
- Is Sweden expensive?
- What's a good daily budget for Sweden?
- What's the best way to send money to/from Sweden?
- Can I still pay with cash in Sweden?
- What currency do they use in Sweden?