Unlike many other European nations, Sweden offers an endless bounty of natural luxuries: clean air, free open spaces, fresh water and breathtaking scenery. Sweden is also a highly modern, well-organised, sophisticated, friendly, creative and safe society, where professional affairs are managed swiftly, amiably and efficiently. What makes Sweden such a unique venue for professional visitors is that you can effortlessly enjoy the best of both these worlds – refreshing nature and bustling energy – during the same short visit, knowing that your professional requirements will be most probably surpassed!

General information -SWEDEN

AREA 450,000 km²

POPULATION 9,000,000

CAPITAL CITY Stockholm

CURRENCY Swedish krona

LANGUAGES Swedish

TIME ZONES +01:00 (GMT/UTC)

COUNTRY PHONE CODE +46

ELECTRICITY 220 V (EU)

TIPPING Service charge is always included in the price. To show your appreciation for good service, leave a small tip.

BANKS OPENING HOURS Generally Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Cash machines/ ATM’s can be found outside most banks.

HEALTH No vaccinations are required for entry into Sweden.

NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS New Year's Day: 01.01.2012, Epiphany: 06.01.2012, Good Friday: 06.04.2012, Easter Monday: 09.04.2012, May Day: 01.05.2012, Ascension Day: 17.05.2012, National Day: 06.06.2012, Midsummer: 23.06.2012, All Saint's Day: 01.11.2012, Christmas Day: 25.-26.12.2012

CONTACT Kuoni Destination Management Scandinavia & The Nordic Countries, Ynglingatan 2, Box 45 439, SE-10431 Stockholm