Skiff 2
$ 6.65 /month
$19.95 total · Save 5%
- vCPU
- 1 × shared
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 40 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 3 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
🇸🇪 Europe
VPS hosting in Stockholm
Netnod peering, cold-climate efficiency and the Nordic gateway.
Core14 EyesGDPR appliesDMCA not applicable40 Gbit/s
Short answer
You can host a server in Stockholm, Sweden, without KYC, as OnionVPS operates a region there since 2021 with $4-per-month entry pricing. Sweden is a Fourteen Eyes intelligence-alliance member, so data is accessible to allied agencies. The DMCA does not apply here because it is US statute; local copyright law requires a court order for takedowns. GDPR applies to personal data processed in this region.
- City
- Stockholm
- Country
- 🇸🇪 Sweden (SE)
- Region
- Europe
- Tier
- Core
- Intelligence alliance
- Fourteen Eyes member
- GDPR applies
- Yes
- DMCA applies
- Not applicable — DMCA is US statute
- Online since
- 2021
- Uplink
- 40 Gbit/s
- Capabilities
- DDoS scrubbing · Native IPv6 /64 · NVMe storage · Custom ISO upload
- Coordinates
- 59.33, 18.07
Why hosting in Stockholm looks the way it does
Stockholm sits on Netnod peering, giving direct access to Nordic and Baltic exchanges. The facility's 40 Gbit/s uplink and cold-climate efficiency lower operational costs. With Havnode's proximity to Helsinki, Tallinn, Oslo, and Riga—each 7–8 ms away—this region acts as a low-latency hub. DDoS scrubbing and IPv6 /64 are standard. Legal posture: local copyright law, not US DMCA, governs content takedowns.
Common deployments include privacy-focused services, mail servers requiring clean IPs, and latency-sensitive applications for Scandinavian users. The jurisdiction's court-order requirement for takedowns suits censorship-resistant sites. The 7 ms links to Nordic peers make Stockholm ideal for real-time apps serving the Baltic Sea area. NVMe storage supports IOPS-heavy databases.
Plans available in Stockholm
Cutter 8
$ 32.3 /month
$96.90 total · Save 5%
- vCPU
- 4 × dedicated
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB NVMe SSD
- Transfer
- 10 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
Clipper 16
$ 87.4 /month
$262.20 total · Save 5%
- vCPU
- 8 × dedicated
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 400 GB NVMe Gen4 SSD
- Transfer
- 30 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
Hold 4
$ 20.9 /month
$62.70 total · Save 5%
- vCPU
- 2 × shared
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 2 TB Enterprise HDD
- Transfer
- 20 TB
- IPv4 / IPv6
- 1 / /64 routed
The hardened Bastion line is restricted to offshore and privacy-tier jurisdictions and is not available here.
Compare all plansEstimated round-trip latency from Stockholm
| Location | Country | Estimated RTT |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Netherlands | 17 ms |
| 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | Germany | 18 ms |
| 🇬🇧 London | United Kingdom | 21 ms |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 66 ms |
| 🇺🇸 New York | United States | 87 ms |
| 🇺🇸 Ashburn | United States | 92 ms |
| 🇺🇸 Miami | United States | 110 ms |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Japan | 112 ms |
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | South Africa | 131 ms |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Singapore | 132 ms |
| 🇧🇷 São Paulo | Brazil | 150 ms |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | Australia | 213 ms |
Estimates are computed from great-circle distance × 1.35 route factor, at 200 km/ms in fibre, plus 2 ms of equipment latency. They are a floor, not a measurement.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sweden a good place to host a server?
Netnod peering, cold-climate efficiency and the Nordic gateway.
Is Sweden in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes?
Yes — Sweden is a Fourteen Eyes member. That is a legitimate consideration if state surveillance is in your threat model; it says nothing about the quality of the connectivity, which is why we operate here.
Does the DMCA apply to a server in Sweden?
No. The DMCA is United States copyright statute and binds service providers situated in the US. A server in Sweden is governed by Sweden copyright law, which generally requires a court order rather than a private notice. Copyright still applies; only the enforcement mechanism differs.
How fast is Stockholm from Europe and North America?
Estimated round trips are approximately 18 ms to Frankfurt and 92 ms to Ashburn. These are computed from great-circle distance rather than measured, so treat them as a floor.
Do I need to identify myself to order in Stockholm?
No. Every OnionVPS location has the same signup: an email address you control and a cryptocurrency payment. No name, no address, no document, no card.
What is the legal process for copyright takedowns in Sweden?
Local copyright law applies, not the US DMCA. A rights holder must obtain a court order to force removal of content. OnionVPS does not respond to informal notices. This process provides a higher legal bar before your content is taken down, compared to notice-and-takedown regimes.
Is personal data processed in Stockholm subject to GDPR?
Yes, GDPR applies to any personal data processed in Sweden. You must comply when handling EU residents' data, including data protection agreements with any processors. This gives you a clear regulatory framework for privacy, and OnionVPS provides tools to help you meet obligations.
This page is general information, not legal advice.