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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Sweden is a country of huge distances – it is tourist information offices nationwide which
as far from Malmö in the south to Treriksröset can provide help. The towns all have modern
in the north as it is from Malmö to Rome. So, facilities for the traveller, including banking
it is worth planning any trip in advance. The services and emergency medical care, and
local tourist offices publish useful information a top-ranking telecommunications service.
on the Internet. All types of accommodation Customs and border controls now apply mainly
from luxury hotels to bed-and-breakfasts can to travellers from countries outside the EU.
be booked online. Once you have arrived in For EU citizens and Norwegians, the entry
Sweden, there are more than 300 authorized procedure is relatively straightforward.
Tourist Information agreement do not, in principle, countries. Norwegians and EU
Sweden has a number of tourist need a passport. However, all citizens may only take in a
offices abroad, run by Visit airlines require passports for maximum of 15 kg (33 lb) of
Sweden. An overview of what’s passengers flying from countries fish. Visitors from some other
on offer for tourists and links to outside the Nordic region, so countries are permitted to bring
all the local tourist offices can be it is always wise to carry your in 1 kg (2.2 lb) of fish, but
found at www.visitsweden.com. passport. Always check the sometimes a certificate from a
Another general website is latest entry requirements with recognized exporter is required.
Arrival Guides, where visitors the Swedish embassy in your Dogs and cats from EU
can find information on regional country before leaving. countries can be taken into
tourism organizations and obtain Different customs regulations Sweden, providing they have
detailed information about apply to travellers from the an identi fication marking, a
accommodation, eating out, European Union (EU) and those veterinary certificate from the
attractions and events. Brochures from other countries. Citizens of animal’s home country, as well
and travel tips can also be EU countries can take an unlim- as an import permit issued by the
requested by email or phone. ited amount of alcohol and Swedish Board of Agriculture
In addition to the 300 official tobacco products into Sweden (available at Swedish embassies).
tourist information offices, without having to pay tax, pro- Tax-free sales in Sweden are
information points open in vided they are for personal use. permitted only for travellers
summer, often attached to larger Citizens from non-EU countries with a final destination
attractions. Offices with the blue can take in 1 litre of spirits or 2 outside the EU.
and yellow “i” sign usually offer a litres of fortified wine, including Tullverket provides up-to-
broader service than those with sparkling wine, 4 litres of wine, date information in several
the green and white “i”. 16 litres of beer, 200 cigarettes, languages by telephone and
The hub of Stockholm’s or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars or on its website.
tourist information is the 250 g tobacco. But they can
Stockholm Visitor Center. only take in goods up to a value
of 3,000 Kr in addition to normal Travel Safety Advice
travel-related items. To import Visitors can get up-to-date travel
Visas and Customs
alcohol, you must be 20 years safety information from the
Citizens of virtually all countries old, and for tobacco, 18. Foreign and Commonwealth
can enter Sweden as tourists Items such as milk, cheese, Office in the UK, the State
without a visa. Norwegians and butter, eggs and potatoes may Department in the US and the
visitors from European countries not be taken into Sweden by Department of Foreign Affairs
which have signed the Schengen private individuals from non-EU and Trade in Australia.

Opening Hours and
Admission Prices
Most museums and major
sights are open between 10am
and 6pm all year, and they often
have longer opening hours in
the summer. Many museums
close on Mondays. Some have
extended opening hours one
evening in the week. Admission
to a number of state-run
museums is free of charge.
Tourist information office, Stockholm Admission charges for other
Spectacular Northern Lights display in Lapland

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