Emergency numbers, tourist police, hospitals, scams and safety tips for Stockholm, Sweden. Every Safety Centre page is pre-cached in the free CityNav app, so these numbers load instantly — even with no signal or roaming data.
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Hospital emergency departments (akuten) treat urgent cases. EU visitors use the EHIC/GHIC; others pay and claim via insurance. Dial 112 for emergencies. The health advice line 1177 helps direct non-urgent care, and pharmacies (Apotek) assist with minor issues.
Most embassies are in central Stockholm, particularly around Östermalm and Djurgården. Search your own country's embassy directory for the exact address.
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| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Help! | Hjälp! | yelp |
| Call the police | Ring polisen | ring po-LEE-sen |
| I need a doctor | Jag behöver en läkare | yah be-HUR-ver en LEH-kah-reh |
| Where is the hospital? | Var är sjukhuset? | vahr air SHOOK-hoo-set |
| I'm lost | Jag har gått vilse | yah har got VIL-seh |
Dial 112 for police, ambulance and fire. For non-urgent police matters call 114 14 and for health advice call 1177.
Stockholm is generally safe at night; just take normal precautions with valuables in nightlife areas and be mindful of icy conditions in winter.
Call 112 if in danger, otherwise report to police on 114 14 or online to get a report for insurance, and cancel stolen cards immediately.
Yes. Swedes generally speak excellent English, so dealing with police and services is straightforward.
Last verified: 2026-08-14
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