Here you will find important tips and useful information for Sweden.
in Swiss francs (CHF)
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online.
Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
We recommend carrying only small amounts of cash. Cash payments are often not possible in Sweden. In this country, card payments are usual even for smallest amounts.
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Stockholm
Official language
Swedish
Language capabilities
English and German
220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug
Banks
9.30 - 15.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
9.30 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.30 - 14.00/16.00 h (Sat)
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).
Headlights must be on even during the day.
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.2 ‰.
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Regional consular center for the Nordic Countries
Stockholm, Valhallavägen 64
Tel.: +46 8 676 79 00
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