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Winter: behaviour and safety

Dark afternoons, ice and cold: how to stay safe, warm and well through your first Swedish winter.

Last checked 14 Oct 2026

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Dress in layers: warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf and waterproof bootsHow to do this
Shoes with good grip or shoe spikes for icy pavements
Wear a reflector (reflex) when walking in the dark
Winter tyres and lights on your bikeHow to do this
Never walk on lake or sea ice unless you know it is safe
Get daylight around lunchtime; talk to a doctor if you feel very lowHow to do this

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