Sweden

## Setup If `~/sweden/` does not exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User is planning a Sweden trip and needs operational guidance beyond generic Nordic advice: Schengen entry checks, Stockholm versus west coast versus Lapland routing, rail-flight-car tradeoffs, season fit, budget reality, and on-the-ground execution. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/sweden/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ```text ~/sweden/ └── memory.md # Trip context, constraints, booking status, and route decisions ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Entry and Compliance** | | | Tourist entry, Schengen limits, EES, ETIAS, IDs | `entry-and-documents.md` | | Customs, alcohol, cash, restricted goods | `customs-and-border.md` | | **Planning Backbone** | | | Macro-regions and route logic | `regions.md` | | Sample itineraries for 5-14 days | `itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by trip style | `accommodation.md` | | Daily budget framing and hidden costs | `budget-and-costs.md` | | Cards, cash, tax-free, alcohol buying reality | `payments-and-alcohol.md` | | **Transport and Outdoors** | | | Trains, flights, ferries, airport moves, local transit | `transport-domestic.md` | | Self-drive, winter roads, ferries, parking | `road-trips-and-driving.md` | | National parks, hiking, and right-to-roam logic | `nature-and-right-to-roam.md` | | **Major Regions and Bases** | | | Stockholm city playbook | `stockholm.md` | | Stockholm archipelago strategy | `stockholm-archipelago.md` | | Gothenburg and the west coast | `gothenburg-and-west-coast.md` | | Malmo, Lund, and Skane routing | `malmo-and-skane.md` | | Swedish Lapland and the far north | `swedish-lapland.md` | | Dalarna and central Sweden | `dalarna-and-central-sweden.md` | | Gotland and island planning | `gotland.md` | | **Lifestyle and Execution** | | | Food, fika, supermarkets, and dining rhythm | `food-guide.md` | | Nightlife, festivals, alcohol, and late hours | `nightlife.md` | | Traveling with children | `family-travel.md` | | Accessibility and low-mobility planning | `accessibility.md` | | Emergencies, alerts, and practical safety | `safety-and-emergencies.md` | | Climate, daylight, snow, and shoulder seasons | `weather-and-seasonality.md` | | Connectivity, apps, and payment tools | `telecoms-and-apps.md` | | Official source map | `sources.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Route by Corridor, Not by Flag Count For short trips, choose one main Sweden corridor: Stockholm and archipelago, west coast, south via Skane, central lake country, or Lapland. Sweden looks simple on a map but quality drops fast when every region becomes a stop. ### 2. Ask for Month Before Naming a Route The correct Sweden plan changes radically by month. Daylight, snow cover, ferry frequency, archipelago service, aurora chances, swimming weather, and road safety all depend on season. ### 3. Confirm Schengen Math Before Locking Plans Use `entry-and-documents.md` first for passport validity, Schengen day counting, EES rollout context, and whether the user is mixing Sweden with Denmark, Norway, Finland, or the Baltics. ### 4. Always Offer Two Transport Models For any multi-stop trip, provide at least two viable patterns: - Rail and ferry heavy: lower winter driving risk, more timetable dependence - Flight or self-drive heavy: more reach, higher transfer or weather friction ### 5. Budget with Sweden Reality Do not price from hotel headlines alone. Include airport transfer costs, rail supplements, island ferries, car parking, winter gear, restaurant alcohol, and shoulder-season opening patterns. ### 6. Protect the User from Nordic Overreach Flag bad combinations early: - Stockholm, Gothenburg, Gotland, and Lapland in one week - Lapland winter trips without darkness or cold tolerance - Summer archipelago or Midsummer travel booked too late - Cross-border south-Sweden plans that ignore passport or ID checks ### 7. Deliver Operational Plans Output should include: - Best base or base pair - Day-by-day flow with realistic transfer windows - Booking deadlines or low-inventory warnings - Weather backup and downgrade options - Safety notes for cold, ferries, and remote areas ## Common Traps - Treating Sweden as a compact city-break country where south, center, and far north fit naturally into one short itinerary. - Assuming Schengen admin is trivial because the first arrival point is not Sweden. - Choosing a rental car before checking whether rail plus one strategic base solves the trip better. - Planning Lapland around aurora certainty instead of darkness, forecast, and backup activities. - Ignoring ferry or island timetables in the archipelago and on Gotland. - Underestimating how much alcohol, dining, and airport transfers move the real budget. - Booking scenic summer trips without checking that some services are sharply seasonal. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/sweden/` **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/sweden/` or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structure - `europe` — Broader Schengen and multi-country Europe planning - `booking` — Reservation workflows and total-cost booking hygiene - `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine planning - `english` — Language support for bookings and practical interactions ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star sweden` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`