I’ve been in Sweden for over three years, and to be honest, this is the first ski season I’ve actually gone skiing—but I instantly fell in love with the sport. Here, at the request of fellow skiers, I’m sharing a short guide in hopes of offering some help to those interested in skiing in Sweden.
I won’t go into details about flights or visas (I don’t really understand them either), but just get a tourist visa for Sweden.

The official language of Sweden is Swedish, but Swedes are fluent in English, with one of the highest English proficiency levels in Europe. The currency is the Swedish krona, with an exchange rate roughly 1:1 with the RMB. The cost of living is relatively high (for example, a 500ml can of cola at a convenience store costs around 20 kronor). The climate is actually quite comfortable—dry and cold, with heating available everywhere.

Most people fly into Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport when coming to Sweden. This airport is actually located between Uppsala (my city, Sweden’s fourth-largest and a university town) and Stockholm, so after landing, you can usually choose to stay in either Uppsala or Stockholm. There are generally airport buses, trains, or taxis to get to your destination. For convenience, take a taxi, which usually costs just over 400 kronor.

If you’re flying with Air China, you’ll usually arrive around 5 PM Swedish time. By then, there are generally no more buses to the ski resorts, so it’s best to spend the night in a nearby city (even sleeping at the airport is an option...). Be sure to book your accommodation in advance！