Stockholm Essentials
Stockholm Essentials & Tourist Information
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Currency
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Swedish Krona
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Flight Time
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UK 2 Hour 15 mins aprox |
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Time Zone
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GMT = +1 hour |
| Language | Swedish |
| Voltage | 220 V (European two-pin plugs) |
Stockholm Tourist Attractions
Many of Stockholm's museums are closed on Mondays and generally operate opening hours of 10am -5pm with some staying open until 8pm during summer months. One of the most popular attractions is a visit to the Vasa Museum with its impressive shipbuilding and naval history exhibitions and has an admission fee of kr.75. It is open from 10am until 5pm each day and closed on Mondays. The Stockholm Card is a convenient way to maximise your stay in the city. It offers free entry to over 75 museums and attractions, free public transport and boat cruises. These can be purchased for 1,2 or 3 days and costs from kr.335.
Stockholm Food & Drink
The typical cuisine of Sweden is hearty and practical with game dishes, soups and stews predominant. Popular meals with UK visitors include gravad lax salmon, herring and meatballs and a wide range of delicious pancakes are available in Stockholm restaurants and cafes. Ostkaka and Princess cake are two of the most tempting desserts which can be enjoyed and any visit should include a glass or two of Norrlands Guld draught beer.
Stockholm Opening Hours
Stockholm is a fabulous shopping destination and shops of all sizes are open at least from 9am until 4pm Monday to Saturday. Tourist orientated shops and boutiques and large city centre stores are usually open until late evening and limited hours on Sunday. Stockholm's renowned produce markets operate from very early morning until around 4pm. The standard hours of operation for city centre bars and clubs is from 9am until 2am with a small number of vibrant establishments still serving revellers until 5am.
Tipping & Etiquette In Stockholm
Sweden is a particularly friendly nation where language barriers, especially in cosmopolitan Stockholm should present few problems to the UK visitor. Locals of all ages will no doubt wish to engage you in friendly conversation and are very polite. Restaurant bills are subject to a tax of 12% and many establishments may add a 10% service charge on top. Where this is not the case, tipping to an equivalent amount is expected.
Swedish Phrases For Tourists
Swedish Phrases For Tourists
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Good morning
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god morgon
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Do you speak English? |
pratar du engelska?
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Good afternoon
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god eftermiddag | Please speak more slowly | var snäll och prata långsammare | |
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Good-bye
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hejdå
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Where is...?
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var är...?
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Yes
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ja
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Train Station
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tågstationen
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| No | nej |
Airport
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flygplatsen
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| Please | tack |
Currency exchange
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växla pengar | |
| Thank you very much | tack så mycket | Beer | öl | |
| I'm sorry | förlåt | The bill, please. | Notan, tack |
Useful Numbers In Stockholm
• Calling the UK from Stockholm – 0044 + area code minus zero + number
• Police – 112
• Ambulance – 112
• Fire – 112
Disabled Access In Stockholm
Stockholm is a compact and relatively flat city that makes travel with a wheelchair or the visually impaired reasonably hassle free. An increasing number of hotels now offer purpose built hotel rooms with wide access, lifts and disabled bathrooms. City bus services are not accessible for wheelchair users but there is a pre bookable transport service for the disabled. This is payable by the hour and can be arranged through most major hotels.
Swedish Embassies
• GB Embassy - Skarpögatan 6-8, Box 27819, 11593 Stockholm Telephone: (46) (8) 671 3000
• Sweden Embassy - 11 Montagu Place, London W1H 2AL Telephone: 020 7917 6400
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