Sweden loves innovations. If Swedes like something, there is a good chance the product will be successful in other regions. Everyone has heard of Spotify, but there are many apps that will help you settle in Sweden for good. Check out our list and let us know in the comments if any of these made your life as a newcomer easier.
Swish و Bank-ID
You won’t survive a day in Sweden withoutSwish. And even if you do, why? Swish is a convenient tool to send money to your friends and family or to pay for goods you buy online. You will hear the word swisha mig like the wordthe wordtackand< a i=7>god morgon. Once you download Swish, you don’t need to remember difficult account numbers, IBAN, addresses and codes… just your mobile number. Don’t forget to download the application called Bank-ID, which increases the security of registration within the bank and makes everything easier.
Wish, Blocket, Tradera
Desperately need to buy or sell something? Both Wish and Blocket are online customer-to-customer marketplaces. It enables users to exchange or sell products. If you are missing the sitegumtreethese two options should be better for you. And if you’ve ever tried eBay, you’ll love eBay’s Swedish sibling, Tradera.
GoFriendly / SE
Did you know that Sweden has been named the worst place in the world for expats looking to make friends? That’s why GoFriendly is a real treasure. Only for friends and only for girls. If you would like to have a friend to have afikawith or to go shopping together. You can download GoFriendly from the AppStore or Google Play.
YEPSTR
Good app for families, parents and pet owners. The app provides reliable assistance from tutoring, babysitting, gardening and pet care.
Västtrafik, SL, EasyPark
Have you ever tried to park your car in the city center? EasyPark will help you with this and direct you to the best places to park, depending on where you are and the time. It will also enable you to pay parking fees and avoid tickets, which as we know can cost you a lot of money. We also know that driving in Sweden is sometimes crazy. Why not take a bus that you can check with SL (Stockholm), Västtrafik (Gothenburg) or another local app.
LIFE and Lexin Pro
Bored of completing your Duolingo tree? Try SEOL and Lexin Pro. These two will increase your vocabulary and make you speak Swedish fluently. Very useful tools when learning Swedish.
Weather byWeatherBug
Yes, we all complain about the weather in Sweden. But if you think Stockholm’s muddy streets are the worst, note that there was minus 39.3°C in Naimakka this year! If you don’t want to find out before it’s too late and scream that you forgotvarmabyxor(pants intended for winter or cold that help keep you warm), download Weather by WeatherBug and follow Weather warnings.
This text has been translated from English at thislink signed by Ada Juraś
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