1. While walking around the city, remember, that it’s rejected to throw garbage on the streets. Cleanliness and order in the city are very important for the local people, so any violation will result to a large fine.
2. Fans of fishing are allowed to enjoy their favorite activity not in all ponds. In order to gain access to the most popular fishing areas, you will need to get a special …
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Looking for a non-standard ways to discover Stockholm? Just imagine, getting acquainted with the city, standing on the top of the roof. This is the complete official tour, organized by the Upplev mer company. A spectacular walk in the heart of the Swedish capital has no analogs in whole Europe. Overcoming roof by roof, you will learn a lot of interesting stories about the city and its inhabitants. The excursion is …
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Some hotels in Stockholm have become iconic landmarks ever since the opening, so there’s no wonder why they are famous far beyond the borders of the city. The modest Langholmen, which is open on the same named island, is one of such hotels. In the 19th century, the city prison was open in the building of the hotel. Guest rooms that travelers can stay in nowadays were prison cells in the past. Some of them still …
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While walking in the city park, find an old pet cemetery in one of the distant corners. The cemetery was founded by famous writer and dramatist August Blanche in the 19th century. When his beloved dog died, he decided to bury it among lush bushes of the park. Later, many local people followed Blanche’s example. There is even a circus horse buried there. The horse participated in Det Sjunde Inseglet movie. …
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Winter Stockholm seemed to come off the Christmas card: snowy, beautiful and with pastry and mulled wine aroma. As in all Catholic Europe, the main holiday here is Christmas, but the New Year in Sweden is also popular. Until mid-December, the Christmas Fair continues to operate in Stockholm. But this is not the main thing. The main event in early December is the annual awarding of the Nobel Prize. The awarding is …
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One of the most romantic hotels in Stockholm, Lilla Rådmannen is an amazing place with the elegant and inimitable design. All guest rooms are made in a unique style and are decorated with premium wallpapers with butterflies, floral patterns, and giant colorful paintings with flowers. The décor of some guest rooms is made in vintage style and features old posters and newspaper clippings. Beds with premium bed …
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Moving around in Sweden - transportation
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Sweden is the most visited country in Scandinavia, which is why the country’s transport infrastructure is very good. The country has many roads and highways with high-quality coverage. The problem of traffic jams during the rush hours in many major cities is dealt with by local authorities constantly expanding interchanges. At the moment, the length of the motorways is 600,000 kilometers. There is a good network of public transportation in cities. Other than buses, there are also trams and trolleybuses in large cities. Tickets can be purchased at newspaper kiosks, or directly from drivers upon boarding. The fare is quite affordable, and children under the age of three can ride for free. The bus network has more than 450 routes, so you can easily reach anywhere in the Kingdom. It is also worth mentioning, that buses run strictly according to a schedule. In Stockholm operates a metro too, which has four branches.
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Economy roadmap of Sweden
Despite this, Sweden independently provides all the food needs of 85% of the population. The main focus is on the production of meat and dairy products. The largest pig-breeders which produce not only meat, but also bacon, are situated in Skåne. Crop production includes the cultivation of barley, wheat, sugar beet, potatoes, among other products. However, the vast majority of cultivated arable land is intended for the cultivation of various forage crops in order to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the livestock sector. Sweden, thanks to its location in the heart of the Baltic region, is one of the most strategically important sites for transporting goods between Russia and the Baltic countries, and the entire European market. At the same time, there are no currency controls in the country, export profit is not limited, and there are no license fees.
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