Tips and Facts
Tax is included in Sweden
For all folks not from Sweden…when you see prices, all tax is already included! This can be helpful to know when booking things like rental car etc.
More info about money in Sweden https://visitsweden.com/currency-prices/
What to Pack
The weather in the wedding’s location will be similar to California’s winter weather. Expect cooler temperatures and rain. We could also be surprised with sunny weather and warmer temperatures, especially in Stockholm, so do pack some summer clothes as well. But in general pants, a shirt and a warmer jacket will work great! Don’t forget an eye mask for the trip and for the sunny late evenings. Most places have blackout curtains, but it is always good to be prepared. Below I outline how I like to pack for this trip.
Flight Essentials: eye mask, ear plugs, neck pillow, Advil/asprin, face wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, warm jacket, t-shirt, warm socks, headphones, downloaded movies/podcasts.
Trip Essentials: Melatonin, running shoes, 2 pants, 4 shirts, 2 nicer outfits, hiking/running clothes, warm but light weight down jacket, sandals, bathing suit, and wedding clothes.
Booking Flights!
Hi everyone!
Johan and I just bought our flight from SFO to OSLO to Trondheim on May 29th with Norwegian. Let us know if you are interested in flying with us, we would love to fly with you! The flight information is here.
For more information on booking flight please see the planning your trip page.
We will buy our return flight shortly and will post here when we do.
Cannot wait to celebrate with everyone!!
The History of Sweden’s Geography
Netflix episode shows wedding location area
Great episode about the only two star Michelin Restaurant in Sweden. The restaurant is located very close to where we will have our wedding, so it is a great way to see the area and get a feel for Jämtland.
Recently the restaurant was closed. See this news article.
Fun Site
Cash/Money/Moola/Dough
In general in Sweden, people use way less cash than we do here in the US. Some places even do not accept cash! So if you are considering converting to get cash, don’t take out heaps of money. A credit/debit card will suffice the entire time while being in Sweden. I recommend using a credit card that does not charge international processing fees. Many credit cards offer this and are great for traveling for that reason!
Translation Tips!
You will have a very easy time speaking English anywhere in Sweden. The Swedes, particularity younger folk, are very fluent and will most likely be able to speak with you and help you out if you have any questions. Any transportation, central station, employees usually can speak English very well. All information on trains is said once in Swedish and then a shorter version again in English. Ask questions if you are unsure of how many stops are left, where you should get off, where you are going, the Swedes will help you!
Swedish is very similar to English once you get the hang of it but for now, here is a quick translation guide that will come in handy when navigating booking train tickets etc. Pronouncing Swedish words is hard, you will most likely be better off saying them as you would in English…someone would understand you better hopefully.
English:
Gothenburg
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Swedish:
Göteborg (Yoté-burrie)
København (Danish) Köbenhavn (Swedish) (Shoopen-haven)
Stockholm (this one is easy because it is the same pronunciation)
Johan and Kathleen 