Access to privately owned land
Allemansrätten is a unique Swedish law, it guarantees public access to private land and gives you the right to enjoy the Swedish landscape. You may wander freely almost anywhere. Gather wild berries, mushrooms or flowers. Or even pitch a tent for one night, without any special requirements. Naturally, you are expected to use this freedom with good judgement. You must have respect for the environment and other people's property. For example, some flowers are very rare, and must not be picked. You must be careful not to disturb the owners of the land you are on. You must not disturb birds, wild animals, or do anything to destroy the environment. Such as, break off branches or twigs from living trees or bushes. Allemansrätten is ONLY for the individual. It may not be used for commercial purposes or by organized tourist groups.
Alcohol
Wine and spirits containing more than 2.8%, and beer containing more than 3.5% alcohol by volume, is sold only in State-owned shops. These shops are called the Systembolaget. Minimum age for purchase of alcohol is 20 years. Systembolaget is open Monday-Friday 9AM to 6PM.
Banks
Banks are normally open on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
Currency 1 Swedish kronor = 100 öre. 7.89 Swedish kronor = 1 US$ (August 1997)
The most common denominations for banknotes are 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 SEK.
The most common denominations for Coins are .50 öre, 1, 10 kronor.
All major credit cards and travelers cheques are accepted throughout Sweden.
Electricity
220 Volts 50/60Hz
Medial Care
Medial Care is available at public and private clinics. Citizens of some countries are covered by special agreements, which entitle them to reduced costs for medical care. Tourists from other countries must pay the entire cost of treatment and medicine. It is advisable for tourists to arrange special insurance that covers sickness before you start your trip.
Pharmacies/Chemists
Pharmacies are normally open from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 12 AM on Saturdays. In the larger cites, there is usually a pharmacy that is open all night including Sunday.
Emergency Phone:
Police/Fire/Ambulance: 112
Post Offices
Post Offices are normally open from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays. Currency can be exchanged at most of the larger post offices. Postage stamps are also available for sale at newsstands, tobacconists, bookshops etc.
Public Holidays
January 1 - New Years Day
January 6 - Thirteenth Day
May 1 - Mayday
November 1 - All saints Day
December 25 - Christmas
December 26 - Second day of Christmas
Transportation:
Sweden has a large network of public transportation, in the form of buses, trains, and subways.
Clothing and Shoe Sizes
The table below shows the relative U.S., U.K. and European Continental sizes. Sizes normally used in Sweden are marked in Blue. Sizes are approximate and are not exact!
