Major city · Sweden
Sala
Half a day for the silver mine tour, then move on: Sala is a stop, not a base.
Sala is a small town in Västmanland known for its silver mine, now a museum with guided underground tours. The town itself has a local art museum and a recovering wildfire area nearby. Most visitors come for the mine and leave the same day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (mine tours may be limited)
- Airports
- ARN · VST
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sala112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sala, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetySala is a quiet, safe town.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportARN Stockholm Arlanda (About 1.5 h by train via Stockholm or Uppsala).
- Getting aroundWalk: the mine is 2 km (1.2 mi) south of the station.Walk: the mine is 1.2 mi (2 km) south of the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeecheckSEK 25–40 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or salad)checkSEK 80–130 (≈ US$9–14)
- BeerBeer (pub)checkSEK 50–80 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedDouble room at Hotell Tinget, a night, per roomSEK 900 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room at Hotell Tinget, a night, per roomSEK 1,200 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room at Hotell Tinget, a night, per roomSEK 1,800 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 500 (≈ US$55) · Mid SEK 1,000 (≈ US$110) · High SEK 2,000 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ARN Stockholm Arlanda (About 1.5 h by train via Stockholm or Uppsala) · VST Stockholm Västerås (About 40 min by car or taxi; limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sala: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
8 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: the mine is 2 km south of the station. A local bus runs between the station and the mine (check schedule). Taxis available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Sala station, about 30 min
Lakeside city with a cathedral and castle.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car via 68/244, about 45 min
Wooden town with a heritage railway.
Door to door: About 40 min
Train from Sala station, about 20 min
Medieval town with a well-preserved centre.
Door to door: About 50 min
Train from Sala station, about 25 min
Industrial heritage; limited sights.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre near the station
Hotell Tinget and a few B&Bs; walkable to the mine (2 km (1.2 mi)).Hotell Tinget and a few B&Bs; walkable to the mine (1.2 mi (2 km)).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SEK 500–800 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- SEK 800–1,500 (≈ US$85–160) excl. bed
- High
- SEK 1,500 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room at Hotell Tinget1 × 1 night × SEK 1,200 | SEK 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SEK 1,000 | SEK 2,000 |
| Mine tour (adult)2 × SEK 250 · check | SEK 500 |
| Train from Stockholm (SJ, one way)2 × SEK 200 · check; varies by advance booking | SEK 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 410 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 2,255 per person per day, bed included | SEK 4,510≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in SEK; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | SEK 25–40 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad)check | SEK 80–130 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Beer (pub)check | SEK 50–80 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Mine tour (adult)check | SEK 250 (≈ US$30) |
| Train Sala–Stockholm (SJ)check; advance booking | SEK 150–300 (≈ US$16–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mine tours are guided only and run at set times: check the official site and book ahead in summer.
- The mine is cold underground (about 2–6 °C (36–43 °F)): bring a jacket even in summer.The mine is cold underground (about 36–43 °F (2–6 °C)): bring a jacket even in summer.
- Hälleskogsbrännan is a 15–20 min drive west of town; no public transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-emergency
- 114 14
- Health advice
- 1177
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-emergency114 14
- Health advice1177
Embassy
Most embassies are in Stockholm. Nearest consulate: check.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Sala–Stockholm: about SEK 150–300 (≈ US$16–35), 1–1.5 h (check)
- Taxi station to mine: SEK 100–150 (≈ US$11–16) (check)
Say or show
- Hej — Hello (hey)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket? — How much? (hoor mykket)
- Var är gruvan? — Where is the mine? (var air groovan)
- Två biljetter, tack — Two tickets, please (tvo biljetter tack)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sala. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (mine tours may be limited) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Sala Silvergruva with verified tour times and prices.
- Eat page with last orders and seasonal closures.
- Hälleskogsbrännan page with access details.
Sources
- officialSala official website
- officialSala Silvergruva official site
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sala, revision 5108734 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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