Sweden Facts

 

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Getting to Sweden - by Air

Sweden is well served with several direct flights a day operated by SAS and City Airline between London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham. Newcastle and Aberdeen are served by SAS with flights via Copenhagen.

 

Getting to Sweden - by Sea

DFDS sail throughout the year from Newcastle to Gothenburg. Alternatively it is possible to sail from Harwich to Denmark and drive onwards to Sweden.

 

Population

8,9 million. 3,4 million of which live in or around the 3 largest cities, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo. Area - 174,000 sq miles, the third largest country in Europe.

 

Climate

Sweden has a temperate climate thanks to the Gulf Stream, and the water is pretty much the same as it is in Great Britain; the main difference is that there is usually less rain and more sunshine in the summer. Sea temperatures, particularly on the West Coast, are slightly higher than the English Channel in the summer. You can have the same type of clothes as you would have for a summer visit to the British Isles. Winter temperatures are slightly lower than they are in UK, but it is a ‘dry’ cold that is not at all unpleasant.

 

Currency

Sweden's currency is the Swedish krona and öre. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 09.30 – 15.00 although those located in airports, ports and railway stations may have longer opening hours.

 

Religion

82% of the population belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden.

 

Passports & Visas

British visitors to Sweden require a valid 10 year passport but do not require visas for a stay of up to 3 months.

 

Electrical Apppliances

The electric current is 220V (230V), 50Hz.

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