Travel advice for Sweden.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Sweden.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online.

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Banknotes

 

  • Mainly cashless payment.

Local currency / ISO Code

Swedish krona SEK

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

Capital

Stockholm

National language

Official language

Swedish

Language capabilities

English and German

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Opening hours

Banks

9.30 - 15.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.30 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.30 - 14.00/16.00 h (Sat)

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • 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 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Regional consular center for the Nordic Countries
Stockholm, Valhallavägen 64
Tel.: +46 8 676 79 00

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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