Stats & Facts
Where
In northern Europe bordered to the east and south by the Baltic Sea; to the west by Norway, and to the north by Norway and Finland.
Area
450.000 km2
Population
8 million
Capital
Stockholm (1.5 million population)
Currency
SEK = Swedish Krone. 1 AUD is approx. 5.4 SEK
Language
Swedish. English widely spoken
Timezone
+ 1 (GMT)
Climate
Sweden has four distinct seasons which differ depending on where you are in the country. Generally temperate climate thanks to the Gulf Stream.
Winters can be snowy and cold. In spring there are varying weather conditions. In summer often long periods with very warm, sunny weather and in autumn often crisp, sunny days but also risk for rain.
The midnight sun can be seen in the far north of Sweden for two months during the summer.
Average Temperature
Stockholm Jan -3C July 21C
Getting There
Scandinavian Airlines is the natural choice for travel to Sweden, greater Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
Frequent connections are available from Australian capital cities via Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing and North America. SAS can fly you to Stockholm in just over 24 hours, via Copenhagen - gateway to Scandinavia.
For destinations beyond Stockholm, SAS and regional airline partners provide the strongest network of any airline.
For more information regarding SAS services, please visit www.flysas.com or call 1300 727 707.
Visas & Entry Requirements
Australians do not need visas for stays under 3 months.
Holidays & Festivals
Public Holidays & Festivals 2009
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Jan 01
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New Year's Day
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Jan 06
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Epiphany
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Apr 10
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Good Friday
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Apr 12
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Easter Sunday
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Apr 13
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Easter Monday
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May 01
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May Day
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May 21
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Ascension
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Jun 06
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Sweden National Day
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Jun 20
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Midsummer's Day
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Nov 01
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All Saint's Day
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Dec 25
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Christmas Day
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Dec 26
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Boxing Day
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Additionally, New Year's Eve, Midsummer's Eve and Christmas Eve are considered workfree days.
Travel Facts
Medical Care
In case of emergency dial 112 for ambulance, rescue service, fire department, police, air/sea and mountain rescue services, the poison hot-line and on-call doctors. Emergency calls from payphones are free of charge.
Useful Contacts
More information including correct contact addresses to the Embassy and all Consulates can be found on our website: www.swedenabroad.com/canberra
Tourist Information
Scandinavian Tourist Board - Australia http://www.visitscandinavia.com.au
Embassy of Sweden
5 Turrana St.
Yarralumla ACT 2600
Tel: (02) 6270 2700
Tel: (02) 6270 2755
Consulate General of Sweden
350 Kent St
Sydney
NSW 2000
Tel: (02) 9262 6433
Tel: (02) 9262 6836
For more information on Sweden click Visit Sweden.