Sweden Travel Tips

During your Sweden travel one can come across various situations, where this page on Sweden travel tips pages can be of great assistance. Whether one is traveling for vacation or work, it always pays off to plan ahead. Here on this page find calling codes, tipping etiquette, and additional tourism information specific to Sweden.

Language:

• The language spoken in Sweden is Swedish.
• English is widely spoken since it is taught in the schools and is especially common in the major cities.
• German is the third-most-spoken language in the country. Though German often sounds like Swedish, it's not likely that it will help you understand the native tongue.

Local Currency:

• The Swedish unit of money is the krona or kronor in the plural.
• One krona equals 100 äre. Coins come in 50-äre, SEK1 (1 krona), 5, and 10.
• Paper money can be found in SEK20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000. Sometimes krona is abbreviated as kr or SKr.

Communication (Calling Codes):

• The country code for Sweden is 46.
• Within Sweden, there are numerous area codes; a few important ones are Stockholm: 08, Gothenburg: 031, Malmö: 040, Gävle-Sandviken: 026
• If one needs to dial out of the country you must dial 009, then the country code, then the number.

Tipping:

• Gratuities are not usually included in rates. Follow the guidelines below for calculating tips.
• Restaurants traditionally include a tip in the bill; it varies from 12 to 15 percent. If you receive any special services over and above the norm, you may wish to increase the amount
• Hotels traditionally include a tip in the bill; it varies from 12 to 15 percent. If you receive any special services over and above the norm, you may wish to increase the amount
• For taxis it is 0 percent of the charge
• For Hair Dressers tipping is 10 percent of the charge.

Safety Precautions:

• Sweden is, overall, a very safe country for even the solo traveler.
• The obvious precautions are though advised especially if one will be out late, but the longer daylight hours should allow you to travel and be home before dark.
• Always keep your doors locked and do not open for strangers. Be aware of your surroundings and you should be just fine.