Information för våra utländska konsulter

For police, fire, or ambulance – always call 112 in urgent situations.

Call or visit 1177.se for medical advice and healthcare information in English.

• BankID is your secure digital ID used for almost everything – from banking to booking a doctor’s appointment.
• Swish is Sweden’s most popular mobile payment app, used for everything from splitting the bill to shopping online.

• Östgötatrafiken – Local buses and trains in the Linköping region.
• SJ – Book national train travel across Sweden.
• Tier / Voi / Bolt – Rent e-scooters for short city rides.
• Linpark – Pay for parking in Linköping.
• Swish – Mobile payments between individuals, shops, and services
• Blocket – Sweden’s biggest marketplace for second-hand goods, rentals, and vehicles.

Visit skatteverket.se to get your personal identity number (personnummer).
Read more about BankID at bankid.com.

To access healthcare, open a bank account, sign rental contracts, or use everyday digital services like Swish, you’ll need two things:

• Swedish Personal Number (Personnummer): Apply through the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) as soon as you arrive. It’s your key to most official systems, from healthcare to employment.
• BankID: Once you have your personal number and a Swedish bank account, you can get BankID – a secure digital ID used for banking, signing documents, and logging in to countless services.

In Sweden, apartments are either first-hand (direct from the landlord) or second-hand (subletting).

Useful resources:
• Landlords in Linköping
• Blocket Bostad
• BostadsPortal
• Qasa
• Facebook group: Bo i Linköping

We can help you and provide advice on the best areas to live in Linköping. Contact us if you want advice.

✅ Remove your shoes when entering someone’s home

✅ Always show up on time (Swedes take punctuality seriously!)

✅ Join your colleagues for fika – it’s not just coffee, it’s connection

✅ Do learn a few words in Swedish – we’ll love you for it!

❌ Don’t expect small talk in elevators

❌ Never jump queues – Swedes love orderly lines, so always wait your turn patiently!

Learn “the 3-layer principle” to stay warm and dry. Invest in good waterproof boots – they’ll be your best friend year-round.

• Join clubs and communities: Friluftsfrämjandet (outdoor activities), sport associations, and expat groups.
• Enjoy nature nearby: Explore bike trails, Walk in Valla nature area, Enjoy Gamla Linköping open-air museum, Play golf at Linköping GK, Landeryd GK or Vreta Kloster GK.
• Explore local gems: Göta Kanal, Tinnerö Eklandskap, Stångån River or the Air Force Museum in Malmslätt.
• Experience local sports: Go see Linköping HC play in Swedens top ice hockey league: The SHL. Or catch Linköping FC play in the top womens football league: Damallsvenskan.

Stockholm – ~1h 50 min by train

Gothenburg (Göteborg) – ~3h 15 min by train

Gotland – ~5–6h total (train + ferry via Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn)
A medieval town (Visby), stunning coastline, and a unique island atmosphere.

The Swedish Mountains (Fjällen) – 1–2h flight from Stockholm. Ideal for skiing, hiking or just enjoying fresh air and silence. Try Åre or Sälen.
Tip: Use SJ for train travel, and check Destination Gotland for ferry bookings.

We wish you a great time in Sweden

We’re truly glad to have you here. If you ever feel lost, have a question, or just want tips on where to get a great coffee, don’t hesitate to reach out. See you around Linköping!