Packing List - Tornstrom Family Sweden Adventure

Essentials for Everyone

• Passport (check expiration!) & photocopy in a separate bag
• Reusable water bottle (empty for TSA)
• Lightweight backpack or day bag
• Travel adapter (Type F plug for Sweden/Denmark)
• Phone charger & portable battery pack
• Small umbrella or packable rain jacket
• Comfortable walking shoes (cobblestone-ready)
• Light scarf or shawl (for breezy evenings or churches)
• Basic toiletries (travel-size: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
• Medications (in original bottles) & small first-aid kit
• Credit card & some Swedish Krona (SEK) cash

Carry-On Tip: Max size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches (including handles/wheels). Pack layers—Sweden’s weather can shift fast!

Clothing for Adults

• 3-4 tops (mix of short- and long-sleeve for layering)
• 2 pairs of pants (jeans or lightweight trousers)
• 1 versatile dress or skirt (for women, great for Midsummer)
• 1 pair of shorts (for warmer days)
• 1 fleece or light sweater
• 5-6 pairs of underwear & socks
• 1 festive Midsummer outfit (white or floral patterns are traditional)
• Sleepwear
• Swimsuit (for Gotland beaches)

Clothing for Teen Boys

• 3-4 t-shirts (fun designs for photos)
• 1 hoodie or light jacket
• 2 pairs of pants (jeans or joggers)
• 1 pair of shorts
• 5-6 pairs of underwear & socks
• 1 nice shirt for Midsummer (white or bright colors)
• Sneakers (water-resistant if possible)
• Swimsuit (for Fårö Island)
• Baseball cap or beanie (weather-dependent)

Clothing for Teen Girls

• 3-4 tops (mix of tees and blouses)
• 1 cardigan or light jacket
• 1 pair of jeans or leggings
• 1 skirt or dress (perfect for Midsummer—floral is a win)
• 1 pair of shorts
• 5-6 pairs of underwear & socks
• 1 flower crown or hair accessory (Midsummer vibes)
• Sneakers or flats
• Swimsuit (for Baltic Sea dips)

Extras for Midsummer & Activities

• Camera or phone with good camera (castles, cliffs, and Viking ships!)
• Sunglasses & sunscreen (20-hour daylight in June)
• Small notebook & pen (jot down ancestor finds)
• Reusable shopping bag (for souvenirs or snacks)
• Deck of cards or travel game (train/ferry downtime)

Midsummer Note: We’ll celebrate on Gotland June 20-21. Think light, festive clothing—white, florals, or Swedish blue/yellow. Flower crowns are a bonus!