Embassy of Poland in Stockholm, Sweden; address Karlavägen 35, 114 31; phone +46850575000. Head of mission: Mrs. Karolina Zyta Ostrzyniewska. Plus 2 other…
Head of mission: Mrs. Karolina Zyta Ostrzyniewska, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sweden, 8 Dec 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Bo Ulf Roland Chroniér, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Göran Hult, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sweden, 23 Oct 2024)
Poland is an appealing destination for Swedish visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. With millions of tourists drawn to its historic cities like Krakow and Warsaw, as well as the picturesque Tatra Mountains, it offers a variety of attractions. Given that 4.2 million Swedes travel abroad annually, a portion of them may find Poland an interesting choice for their travels.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Sweden. It ranks 20th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly safer than Sweden, which ranks 36th. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, again safer than Sweden, which is ranked 39th. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people compared to Sweden's 1.1. Additionally, female murder rates are also lower in Poland (0.4) than in Sweden (0.5). When examining organized crime, Poland scores better on several indices compared to Sweden. For example, Poland has a mafia group index of 2.0, while Sweden's is 5.5. Although both countries face challenges with crime networks, Poland generally shows lower risks in various categories of organized crime. Overall, while no destination is without risk, Poland is relatively safe for Swedish tourists based on the available data.