Most Swedish restaurants now add dietary information to their menus, making it easy to pick out the dishes you can eat. Meals that are gluten-free (glutenfri) are increasingly common; some places also do lactose-free (laktosfri) food.
Veggies are well catered for at most places in southern Sweden, as well as an increasing number of places up north (look for the usual ‘V’ symbol on the menu).
Specialist shops selling gluten-free food are popping up all over the place, and often these will also offer a whole host of other products, including lactose-free milk and organic Swedish vegetables. These places tend to be quite expensive, so if you can, call in at a regular supermarket – most big ones have a reasonable selection.
Need to avoid certain foods? Any decent restaurant will be able to provide you with allergy information and the best ones will be able to change dishes to suit your needs, or at least offer a suitable alternative.
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?