Capital city in Stockholm County, Sweden
Can you drink tap water in Stockholm?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Stockholm?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent, often from Lake Mälaren; refill freely and ask for free tap water in restaurants.
Key facts
- In Stockholm: Excellent, often from Lake Mälaren; refill freely and ask for free tap water in restaurants.
- Across Sweden: Excellent tap water nationwide; restaurants serve it free on request.
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people in Sweden (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Sweden
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | Yes, drinkable |
| Gothenburg | Yes, drinkable |
| Malmö | Yes, drinkable |
| Kiruna | Yes, drinkable |
| Uppsala | Yes, drinkable |
| Visby | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Stockholm?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent, often from Lake Mälaren; refill freely and ask for free tap water in restaurants.
Can you drink tap water in Sweden?
Excellent tap water nationwide; restaurants serve it free on request.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- SL (Stockholm public transport)
- Swedavia Stockholm Arlanda
- 1177 Vårdguiden
- Visit Stockholm
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