It depends on how hot you want it. In short, you can say that the average temperature is over 20 degrees from May to September. With July being the hottest month with a maximum temperature of 31 degrees.

The coldest months are December - February with an average temperature of around 5 degrees. You can check the weather and climate page for more precise temperatures.

There are two main airports in Milan, Linate (10 km) and Malpensa (50 km). Think of them as Bromma and Arlanda in Stockholm, one in the city and the other in the countryside. If you are flying with Ryan Air, you will end up in Bergamo about 60 km outside the city.

There are certainly many football teams in Milan, but most people think of Milan and Inter (AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano).

Milan is located in Lombardy and is the largest city region. In total, there are 20 regions in Italy.

Milan is known for a lot. Shopping in Milan is luxurious and world-famous, with local brands and fashion designers presented in elegant boutiques. Some call the city the fashion mecca of Europe and there is a lot of truth in that, considering how many famous fashion designers live and work in Milan.

Milan is also famous for opera and here you can go to the La Scala opera house to listen to the art form. Even if you're not crazy about opera music, it might be worth booking tickets for a performance at the opera house.

It was built in the 18th century and is located in a beautiful square where you will also find a monument erected in memory of Leonardo Da Vinci.

Speaking of Da Vinci, this city is also known for the Navigli, a canal system that the famous artist had a hand in during the 15th century. The canal system offers beautiful views as you enjoy Italian food in the cafes and restaurants that line the banks of the canal.

Zlatan has stayed in Milan in luxury hotels, but has since had time to visit both Los Angeles and Stockholm. If you feel that it would be fun to stay at a hotel in Milan just like Zlatan did in the winter of 2020, it is Hotel Meliá you should book a room at!

There are several great ski resorts near Milan where you can enjoy the Italian Alps' fantastic combination of lots of snow and gloriously sunny days. Some examples of great ski resorts near Milan are:
- Alagna
- Cervinia
- Champoluc
- Corvara
- Champoluc
- Madesimo
- Montecampione
- St. Moritz
- Pila

Shopping in Milan can be quite expensive as you'll find a lot of amazing design that hasn't yet reached Sweden. At the same time, of course, you can find bargains that make Italian fashion cheaper than if you bought it in Sweden, but if you need to borrow money for shopping, you might want to think twice.

What your trip to Milan will cost depends a lot on how you arrange it. For example, you may choose to rent an apartment instead of staying in a hotel. You might want to rent a car to get around more easily than by bus or train.

In terms of food and restaurants in Milan, it shouldn't be more expensive than Stockholm but it all depends on where you choose to eat and what.

You should be able to drink the water in Milan but be aware of any warnings. If you see a sign saying "acqua non potable", it means that the water is not drinkable. You will have to buy bottled water instead.

By fast train you can reach Rome in 4.5 hours. There are nearly 20 trains a day so this is easily arranged. You can also take a bus from Milan to Rome which takes a little longer. If you rent a car, you can drive the distance in about 5.5 hours.

Umbrella and a light jacket
Comfortable shoes that won't chafe
Daytime lenses, if you use them
A map / dictionary / phrasebook / travel guide
Some Euro notes just in case
A credit card is useful when traveling.