Stockholm - Essential Information
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Arlanda Express
The Arlanda Express is the fastest and most environmentally friendly way to travel between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm City. Trains leave every 15 minutes, and the journey takes only 20 minutes. Buy your ticket at one of our ticket-vending machines or from the manned ticket counters at Stockholm Central Station and Arlanda Airport. Save time – buy your ticket in advance on our site.
Exchange Office
FOREX Bank is since 1965 the Scandinavian market leader in foreign currencies. Since mid-2003 FOREX Bank also offers a growing range of other banking services deposits, loans, payment services, transaction services and credit and debit cards. FOREX Bank is centrally located throughout Scandinavia with more than 130 branches. At FOREX Bank you can buy foreign currency free of charge, at hours that suit you.
Stockholm Tourist Center
At Stockholm Tourist Center, located across from Stockholm Central Station, you will find personalized service and assistance with any aspect of your visit. Visit the different islands in the tourist office to find inspiration for the various things to see and experience in Stockholm.
We are happy to help you book lodging and sightseeing tours, provide directions and offer tips about ongoing events and activities. You can also book and pick up prepaid tickets and purchase a Stockholm Card at the Stockholm Tourist Center. We have free Wi-Fi. Come in for more information!
touristinfo@stockholm.se
www.facebook.com/visitstockholm
The Stockholm Card
The smart way to discover Stockholm
✔Free entry to more than 80 museums & attractions
✔ Free public transportation
✔ Free sightseeing
The Stockholm Card saves you time and money. You will not need to make cash or card payments at entrances or on public transportation. Discover museums, attractions, sightseeing tours and other gems that you had no idea existed. A card for all ages.
Smart, convenient and affordable!
www.visitstockholm.com/stockholmcard
Pharmacy
Apoteket C W Scheele
Open round the clock
Airports
Stockholm has four airports. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the biggest international airport, and Bromma is closest to the city. Skavsta and Västerås are located about 80 minutes south and west of Stockholm, respectively.
Arlanda Airport, www.swedavia.com/arlanda/
Bromma Airport, www.swedavia.com/bromma/
Skavsta Airport, www.skavsta.se
Västerås Airport, www.stockholmvasteras.se
The fastest way to travel between Stockholm and Arlanda is via the Arlanda Express. The train takes 20 minutes and costs about SEK 220 per person. Two bus companies, Swebus and Flygbussarna, serve all four airports. The bus from Arlanda costs about SEK 100 and takes 45 minutes.
From Bromma, the bus costs about SEK 80 and takes about 20 minutes; from Skavsta and Västerås, it costs about SEK 150 and takes about 80 minutes. You can also get to Stockholm Arlanda Airport via public transportation (SL) or using the Stockholm Card with the purchase of a supplementary ticket.
Arlanda Express, www.arlandaexpress.com
Flygbussarna, www.flygbussarna.se
Swebus, www.swebus.se
SL, www.sl.se
The Stockholm Card, www.visitstockholm.com/stockholmcard
Public transportation
Storstockholms Lokaltrafik, SL, is in charge of all public transportation services in Stockholm County. Stockholm is divided into three zones and tickets are valid for transfers within one hour. Tickets cannot be purchased with cash on the bus. Purchase tickets from ticket machines, in subway stations, at Pressbyrå convenience stores or the SL Center in Sergels Torg Square. You can purchase a 1, 3 or 7-day card.
Another alternative is the Stockholm Card. The card includes free public transportation and boat sightseeing, as well as free entry to 80 museums and attractions.
SL, www.sl.se
The Stockholm Card, www.visitstockholm.com/stockholmcard
Taxi
Licensed taxis always display yellow number signs. Several independent companies exist in addition to the major taxi companies. Be careful when prices are not regulated. It costs around SEK 550 to take a taxi from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Stockholm. We recommend the following:
Taxi Stockholm, www.taxistockholm.se
Taxi 020, www.taxi020.se
Taxi Kurir, www.taxikurir.se
Taxi Transfer, www.transfer.se
Post Office
Posten no longer has post offices. Stamps are available for purchase at most kiosks, newsstands and convenience stores. Ask at the cash register.
Dentist
CityAkuten Dentist
Phone
Country code: +46
Stockholm County area code: 08
Electricity
220V/50Hz
