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LGBTQ+ travel in Sweden

Capital: StockholmSwedish, FinnishUpdated October 2026
Marriage equalityLegal status

Is Sweden LGBTQ+ friendly?

Among the world's most accepting countries; Stockholm Pride each summer is huge, and smaller towns are relaxed too.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageYes
Civil unions or partnershipsYes
Legal gender changeYes
Anti-discrimination lawYes

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Sweden

PlaceRating
Stockholm5/5 · Very welcoming
Gothenburg5/5 · Very welcoming
Malmö5/5 · Very welcoming
Kiruna4/5 · Welcoming
Uppsala5/5 · Very welcoming
Visby5/5 · Very welcoming

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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