Stockholm Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Stockholm
Where is it located?: Stockholm is located on Sweden’s east coast.
Why do people go there?: As the capital of the country with the highest standard of living, it should come as no surprise that Stockholm is exceedingly safe, educated, equal, modern and progressive, with prices to pay for it all. However, Stockholm is a must-visit for anyone heading to Scandinavia.
How do travelers get there?: Bundle up and hop on a ferry from Denmark or Norway, or grab a flight for a quicker option.
Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
City Code: 8
Other phone tips:
Population: 1.25 million
Languages: Swedish, but most people speak English as well
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Kulturhuset, Skansenm, Gröna Lund
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/swe/stock/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/swe/sto/
Tourist Office: Swedish Travel & Tourism Council, P O Box 3030, Kungsgatan 36, SE-103 61 Stockholm, Email: info@swetourism.se, Web site: http://www.swetourism.se/
Off-the-beaten-path:
Health Issues:
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Like the rest of the Nordic countries, summer is the most popular time to visit. Everything is open and the roads are clear.
Common Phrases: Yes = Ja, No = Nej, Please = Behaga, Thank you = Tack själv, Do you speak English? = Vill du tala Engelsk?
City Specific Events:
How to get around?: They got it all: trains, trams, subways, buses and ferries.
Good to know:
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