​Hello My Swedish Snowflakes! 

My first trip to Sweden was in the fall of 2019 and I had so much fun! I learned more than I had expected, the museums were fascinating, the food was delicious and I loved how welcoming the locals were. I highly suggest making a visit to Stockholm to introduce yourself to the Swedish culture. 

Have a fantastic trip! 

Erik 

SWEDEN - A LITTLE LIGHT READING

FAST FACTS
​Destination: Sweden
Capital: Stockholm
Regions: 3
Continent: Europe
Primary Language: Swedish, English
Timezone: UTC +1 
Currency: Swedish Krona

​Passport: Yes, Americans need a valid passport to enter Italy by air
Visa: American citizens do not need a visa if traveling for vacation

More information on passports & visas can be found here.

I love traveling abroad as much as I love traveling within my home country of the United States. However, I want you to be safe and be an excellent representative of your home country. Even in places that are very friendly to visitors, remember that you are in a foreign country and understanding local customs is critical. So, here are a few tips as you prepare for your adventure.
  1. Before you depart from your home country, call The US Embassy (or your home country embassy) and tell them you are leaving your home country. That way they are aware of your whereabouts in case of emergency.
  2. Carry only the credit cards you are using to charge expenses. Call those credit card companies before you leave. Do not travel with your debit cards. 
  3. Clean out your wallet or purse and carry only what you need. 
  4. Solve your mobile phone situation before you depart. Usually a phone call to your provider will get you started.
  5. Keep all medications with you in your carry on.
  6. Leave a photo copy of all your travel documents (passport, itinerary, copy of your credit cards) with a friend or at your home. 
  7. Do not travel with expensive jewelry.
  8. Make sure you travel with a valid passport or visa (if required). Also, bring another valid form of photo I.D., and photocopies of both I.D.s. in case of loss or theft.
  9. Read up on local laws and practices before you get here.
  10. Be a respective guest of the local customs and obey the local laws.
  11. If English is not the primary language, then familiarize yourself with key phrases and make attempts in the country's primary language. Locals usually appreciate the effort.  
  12. Keep luggage, handbags or backpacks in view at all times.
  13. Keep possessions close to your body.
  14. Don’t take around large amounts of cash.
  15. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry on road trips or excursions.

For US citizens, visit the US State Department's website (for American citizens) before you travel abroad. Her'e's a direct link to get started. 
PLACES OF NOTE
Stockholm
Goteburg
Gavle
​Uppsala
Uppland
TRANSPORTATION
By Air​:
Generally speaking it is pretty easy to get in and out of Sweden by air from major hubs in North America to Stockholm. Fly on SAS, Norwegian and others.

Car:
I would advise not renting a car in Sweden unless you speak and/or can read Swedish road signs and navigate the cities and towns. 
THE WEATHER
HELPFUL LINKS
Sweden has an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. 

Official tourism bureau of Sweden

Seeing the Northern Lights from Sweden
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