1. Travelers who are not citizens of the European Union need a visa to enter the country. The visa can be obtained at a Swedish embassy or in a travel agency. It is better to apply for a visa beforehand because it may take longer time than usual to register and process the application. Also, don’t forget about medical insurance that is valid in Schengen countries.
2. Summer is considered the best time to travel to Sweden. This is particularly true about coastal destinations, and Kalmar is one of them. However, don’t forget that water is cool even in summer – the average temperature of water is 17-20°C.
3. Swedish krona is the national currency in the country. If you need to exchange money, it is better to visit a bank or an exchange office for this purpose. The currency exchange service may be available in some public areas, but the rate will be less beneficial in this case.
4. Basic English is enough for a comfortable stay in Kalmar. However, there may be excursions in Swedish only, so it is better to specify the language in advance and find an English speaking guide.
6. Public transport is well-developed in the country, so there is no problem getting to any part of Kalmar. Intercity bus connection is amazing, and local roads are in excellent condition. So, if you want to continue your acquaintance with other regions of the country, there will be no problem with transport.
7. Keep in mind that it is allowed to smoke only in specially designated places in Sweden. As a rule, these places have a special sign. Smoking in other areas may result in a large fine.
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9. Alcohol is not available in ordinary shops and supermarkets. In Sweden, all alcohol is sold in special shops called Systembolaget. By the way, people aged 20 or less are not allowed to buy alcohol on Friday to Sunday included.
10. Swedish people like and respect rules. If you do not want to be frowned upon by locals, try to be calm and polite in public. Try not to be late as well – for Swedes, this looks almost like an offense.
11. Residents of Sweden do not like to be compared to other peoples of Northern Europe or mistaken for the Swiss. It is always a good idea to refrain from critical remarks about the country – this will definitely hurt the price of local people.
12. Swedes like taking care of the environment. It is important to follow all rules in parks, forests, and nature reserves. Do not pick flowers and leaves, do not make fires, and do not catch insects or animals.
13. Throw garbage only to corresponding trash bins. As a rule, all trash bins have special markings. There are separated trash bins for glass, plastic, and organic waste. Throwing garbage to the lawn or pavement is insulting behavior here.
14. Tap water is suitable for drinking. According to studies, it is absolutely safe. This is true not only about Kalmar but also other cities and towns in Sweden.
15. It is not common to free seats for elderly people or women in local public transport. By doing this, you will offend these people and show that they are weaker than you. Finally, it is better to forget about all rude and intolerant words while you are in the country because in Sweden everyone is equal.
Sweden: travelling advices
6. The optimal time to visit Sweden is summer. Winter starts early in the country; as early as October the sky becomes cloudy, strong winds blow and there is a lot of precipitation. 7. Water in the Baltic Sea even in the hottest days does not warm above 18 degrees. Swimming is more suitable in lakes where the water temperature reaches 20 degrees.
8. In Sweden there is a beautiful road infrastructure. The city is linked by a network of highways, through which tourist buses run. This way of transportation will be the most economical.
9. Tips are usually included in the size of the bill in the restaurant, and therefore you are free to refrain from leaving a tip. Taxi drivers put 10% of the cost of the trip. … Open
