Avoid These SCAMS When Traveling to Stockholm, Sweden
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Published 2022-11-27
You're not going to find a huge list of scams to watch out for, but that also means that you might be lulled into thinking that everything is safe in Stockholm. You always have to use common sense, keep an eye out for things that look out of place, and keep an eye on your belongings.
In this video I cover the following topics, among others:
- Taxi scams that unfortunately are completely legal in Sweden
- ATM credit card sniffing
- Pickpocketing and what to look out for in bars in general
- Illegal games on the street corners of Old Town (Gamla stan)
- Overpriced shops and restaurants
- The "picture taking" scam
- Scams within the housing market in Stockholm
I also discuss a bit of a sensitive topic, when it comes to the beggars that have become quite prevalent in Sweden lately.
But I also take some time to go through things that are sometimes listed as scams online, that absolutely should not be classified as scams. These include, for example, the Vasa musem, the Arlanda Express train and Gröna lund, a boardwalk amusement park.
Stay safe so you can make sure you enjoy the lovely city of Stockholm!
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All Comments (21)
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Another thing you might encounter is at The Central Station (Centralstationen), a man will be very eager to get someone to pay for food for their child, saying they are very poor. They might even grab you if you don't comply and be VERY demanding the second you stop and talk to them. Just walk away if they ever try to talk to you
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Tip - from the airport you can take Flybussarna for 99 kr to the central station.
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Best Sweden traveling tip: dont go to Stockholm. Go further up north or why not Gotland? An island that is still part stuck in the medieval ages with lots of history. This becomes most prominent during the annual festival called Medeltidsveckan or Medieval week.
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Thank you for your video’s. My wife and I will be traveling to Stockholm this summer and I have found the information you have presented so valuable. You are one of the best narrator I’ve heard, quite and calm and so informative.
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A well elaborated and very informative video. Touching all the sensitive keypoints with modest phrasings. Loved it ...from the very beginning till the end!
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thank you so much , you helped many people to reconsider their trip to Stockholm
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That is perfect🎉. You nailed all the points perfectly. I have been living in Stockholm for quite a long time now and all points does make sense. Specially the points where you have mentioned things which are expensive and people call them scam. True and honest perspective i would say.
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This is an underrated channel. So much info which is really helpful to all tourists like me. Thank you !
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This was fun! I´d love to see you do more videos about Swedish food and restaurants!
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Been watching a good chunk of your videos lately and you've given some great information. I'm visiting Sweden for the first time this upcoming June for two weeks for Midsummer. Going to be staying in Stockholm. Unfortunately I will be traveling by myself so these types of videos are helpful.
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Most of the scams are found in all big cities but I am grateful for the taxi scam information. This will help me a lot when I come in Sept 23
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Absolutely amazing ! VIews of the buildings, people on the street, and stores are really attractive .
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This channel is so seriously underrated, youre very entertaining and gives good info about sweden and stockholm :)
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I’ve been personally to Stockholm many times throughout the past 20 years and never come across with scams, but like most cities in Europe, you should use your common sense. One thing I like to make a shout out, is to watch out for pickpockets at Central Station at all times. In general, it is a safe place to visit compared to Rome.
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Good information. Accurate in every aspect you have described. Thumbs up 👍🏽
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Another great tip if you want a nice boat ride for cheap during the summer is to take the commuter boats. Look for boats with the SL logo. You can use normal SL tickets to ride those. I sometimes take them if I'm going to the city center and Djurgården when I'm not in a hurry.
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Wow! Thanks for the education, our beloved brother!
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I love Gamla Stan, so scenic, a time capsule of old Sweden.
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I had an opportunity to live shortly in Stockholm in 2012 - one of the best experiences I had. Thankfully company I worked for managed the housing but the rent was nearly equal to wage, lol. And I remember those guys plaing this game "find a ball" on a corners, I was wondering why police wouldn't arrest them for fooling people.
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Two of the best 'real' bars in Stockholm are in Gamla Stan and of course both are Irish pubs. Wirstroms and the Liffey - both on the same street.
