See what the experts are saying about Oskarshamn. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Fast facts
Area Code -- The international country code for Sweden is 46. The local city (area) codes are given for all phone numbers in the Sweden chapters. Business Hours -- Generally, banks are open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 3pm. In some... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
In the United States, contact the Scandinavian Tourist Board, 655 Third Ave., 18th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 212/885-9700; www.goscandinavia.com or www.visitsweden.com), at least 3 months in advance for maps, sightseeing information, fe... Continue reading »
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When to go
The Climate Sweden's climate is hard to classify because temperatures, influenced by the Gulf Stream, vary considerably from the fields of SkÃ¥ne to the wilderness of Lapland (the upper tenth of Sweden lies north of the Arctic Circle). The... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
The dates given here may in some cases be only approximations. Be sure to check with the tourist office before you make plans to attend a specific event. For information on Walpurgis night and midsummer celebrations, call the local tourist of... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Flying in winter -- Scandinavia's off season -- is cheapest; summer is the most expensive season. Spring and fall are in between. In any season, midweek fares (Mon-Thurs) are the lowest. The Major Airlines -- Travelers from the... Continue reading »
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By train
From Copenhagen or Oslo -- Copenhagen is the main rail hub between the other Scandinavian countries and the rest of Europe. Seven daily trains run between Copenhagen and Stockholm, six between Copenhagen and Gothenburg. All connect with the D... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Insurance Because Sweden is far from home for most of us, and a number of things could go wrong -- lost luggage, trip cancellation, a medical emergency -- consider the following types of insurance. Check your existing insurance policies b... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements U.S., Canadian, U.K., Irish, Australian, and New Zealand citizens with a valid passport don't need a visa to enter Sweden if they don't expect to stay more than 90 days and don't expect to work there. If after entering S... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Plane Within Sweden -- For transatlantic flights coming from North America, Stockholm is Sweden's major gateway for Scandinavia's best-known airline, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System). For flights arriving from other parts of Europe, t... Continue reading »
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Money
The Swedish Krona Sweden's basic unit of currency is the krona (or SEK). Note that the Swedes spell the plural kronor with an o instead of an e as in the kroner of Denmark and Norway. One krona is divided into 100 oüre. Bank notes are issued... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Götaland -- The southern part of Sweden takes its name from the ancient Goths. Some historians believe they settled in this region, which is similar in climate and architecture to parts of northern Europe, especially Germany. This is the most... Continue reading »
