Sweden
PRACTICALITIESCurrency
Swedish krona (SEK)Official languagesSwedishTimeGMT + 1Calling code+46Area codesGothenburg: 031, Malmö: 040, Stockholm: 08, Uppsala: 018Internet TLD.seShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Friday from 9:30am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4pm. Some shops are also open on Sundays.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| Epiphany |
January 6 |
| Easter |
movable feast |
| Labour Day |
May 1 |
| Ascension |
movable feast |
| Whit Sunday |
movable feast |
| National Day |
June 6 |
| Midsummer’s Day |
June 20 |
| All Saint’s Day |
November 1 |
| Christmas |
December 25 & 26 |
| New Year’s Eve |
December 31 |
National dishKöttbullar – famous Swedish meatballsRose hip soupÄrtsoppa – pea soupGravad lax – smoked salmon or Lox with herbsJanssons frestelse – Jansson’s temptation, potato casserole with onions, anchovies and creamPepparkaka – ginger snapsElectricitySweden’s electricity runs on 230V/50Hz. Passport/VisaCitizens of the European Union, Andorra, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Sweden (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. EU nationals need only a national identity card.Useful numbersEmergency: 112