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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Railway transportation is also available for tourists. The first train track was built in the year 1855. There are six railway lines currently, and all of them are state-owned. Domestic trains in a certain period of the year offer discounts on tickets. And, if you buy a Scan Rail Pass card, it will allow you to travel around the country free of charge for five, ten, and thirty days, depending on the one you bought. In addition, this ticket gives you the possibility of getting a discount on hotel accommodation and even on a ferry ride. In Sweden, you can also travel by water; across the Baltic and the North Seas. The trips are run by large car ferries. They depart in the evening and arrive in the capital only the following morning. Car ferries offer good food, entertainment, and an interesting cultural program during the ride. When the tourist season is at its height, large cruise liners and small yachts run routes.
Main airports and avia transportation
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The Goteborg Landvetter Airport does not lag behind in terms of passenger traffic. The airport is located only twenty kilometers from the capital of the country and is also an international airport. Currently, there are two terminals within its territory. The airport’s infrastructure is quite well developed. There are several catering establishments of various price categories, shops, colorful stores with local souvenirs, a recreation room, and a small hotel, all within the airport’s territory. The next equally important airport is Skavsta’s airport, whose carrying capacity is also about one million passengers a year. At the height of the tourist season, the airport starts conducting seasonal charter flights. The Malmo Airport considered to be another one of the most famous international airports in Sweden. At the moment, this airport is equipped with only one terminal. However, this does not prevent it from serving about 800,000 clients annually. As a rule, flights from Eastern Europe land at this very airport.
Railway, bus, water and other transport
Sweden has one of the most developed transport infrastructures in the whole of modern Europe. An extensive network of roads and highways with high-quality road surface allows you to comfortably travel around the country by car, be it personal or rented. In order to rent a vehicle, you need to provide an international driver’s license, as well as a payment card. There are several moments you need to be aware of if you plan to drive in the country; the use of seat belts is mandatory, you must drive with the lights on, you are allowed a speed of 90 km/h outside the city, 50 km/h within residential areas, and 30 km/h in the districts of schools and other social institutions.
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It is worth noting that the buses are chosen not only for intraurban transportation, but also for intercity transportation. In Stockholm operates a modern metro which today has four branches. They all intersect in the center, so tourists can conveniently travel around the city with the help of the underground transport. Trains move often enough, beginning at 5:00am and ending at midnight. At each station, fairly clear and logically consistent indicators are in place, so tourists are safe from getting lost. Also for tourists it is best to purchase a special card called Stockholm card, which not only gives you the right to travel for a certain period of time on the metro, but also to visit more than eight dozen museums and attend various cultural events free of charge.
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