> Can an English speaking tourist manage in these parts of Sweden? Absolutely. According to Wikipedia, 86% of people in Sweden know English. The percentage wi

> Can an English speaking tourist manage in these parts of Sweden? Absolutely. According to Wikipedia, 86% of people in Sweden know English. The percentage will of course be smaller in countryside and among older people, but I don't think you can find a small town where at least 50% of people wouldn't know English.