Want to shop from online stores in the EU and avoid Norwegian VAT and customs clearance fees within your duty-free allowance? With poste restante in Strömstad your parcel is delivered to Sweden and you collect it yourself, just a short drive from Svinesund. Here we explain how it works, what it costs and what to keep in mind.
What is poste restante?
Poste restante means «mail that remains». The parcel is not sent to your home but is held at a pickup point until you collect it with ID. Many people also write «post restante», but it is the same service. Strömstad is popular with Norwegians because many EU shops only ship within the EU, and because you bring the goods across the border yourself.
Two options in Strömstad: PostNord or Grensepakke
You can use PostNord's own poste restante service or a private parcel reception such as Grensepakke. Both are legal. The difference is how flexible it is.
| PostNord poste restante | Grensepakke | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | See current price at postnord.se | From 149 SEK per parcel |
| Carriers | Shipments sent with PostNord | All carriers, e.g. PostNord, Bring, DHL, DSV and DB Schenker |
| Notification | According to PostNord's routines | Email from us |
| Address | PostNord's poste restante address | Your customer ID + Prästängsvägen 1, 452 33 Strömstad |
If you only collect the occasional small PostNord parcel, PostNord may be enough. If you order from shops that use other carriers, larger parcels or several parcels at once, your own parcel reception is often easier: we accept parcels from all carriers, you have one fixed address, and the parcel is stored free of charge for 14 days.
How it works at Grensepakke – 4 steps
- Register for free and get your own customer ID.
- Order from the online shop and use your customer ID and our address as the delivery address.
- Pre-announce the parcel under «My parcels», so we know it is coming.
- Collect the parcel in Strömstad with your passport or driving licence when you are notified.
Address, opening hours and directions
Grensepakke, Prästängsvägen 1, 452 33 Strömstad, Sweden.
Opening hours
- Monday - Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
- Saturday and Sunday: By appointment
What does poste restante cost with us?
The price depends on weight and starts from 149 SEK for parcels up to 1 kg. The parcel is stored free of charge for 14 days, then 50 SEK per started week. If you collect often, you get a discount through the Border Club, up to 20 %. See the full price list.
Customs and allowances on the way home
You pay VAT in the country you buy from. When you bring the goods across the border yourself, the Norwegian duty-free allowances apply. Always check the current rules at toll.no before you shop. If you are over the allowance, you must declare the goods in the red zone.
Customer experiences
Want to know what other customers think? Search for «Grensepakke Strömstad» on Google to read the reviews, or write your own after collecting a parcel.
Frequently asked questions about poste restante in Strömstad
How does poste restante in Strömstad work at Grensepakke?
You register for free and get your own customer ID. When ordering, you use your customer ID and our address Prästängsvägen 1, 452 33 Strömstad. We receive the parcel, notify you by email, and you collect it with valid ID.
What does it cost?
The price depends on weight and starts from 149 SEK per parcel. The parcel is stored free of charge for 14 days, then 50 SEK per started week. See the full price list at grensepakke.no.
Is this the same as PostNord poste restante?
No. PostNord offers its own poste restante service. Grensepakke is a private parcel reception in Strömstad that accepts parcels from all carriers, for example PostNord, Bring, DHL, DSV and DB Schenker, and notifies you when your parcel has arrived.
Are «post restante» and «poste restante» the same?
Yes. The correct spelling is «poste restante» (French for «mail that remains»), but many people write «post restante». It is the same service.
What do I need to bring when I collect the parcel?
Valid photo ID, for example a passport or driving licence. The name must match the name on your account.
What do other customers say?
You can read what our customers write in our Google reviews. Search for «Grensepakke Strömstad» on Google.
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