No cash needed

There's no need to exchange a lot of currency – Stockholm is in large parts a cash-free city. Although you'll find ATM machines (recognized by teal/blue-green-colored signs reading "Bankomat"), many restaurants, shops, and hotels don't accept bills or coins. With that said, don't forget to bring your debit or credit card!

Everyone speaks English

Swedes start studying English in school before the age of 10, and they never miss a chance to practice our learning. In fact, it's often said that they love speaking English so much, that people who move here find it hard to learn Swedish.

Systembolaget has a monopoly on alcohol

If you want to buy a bottle of wine or liquor outside a bar, you need to head to government-owned Systembolaget. And plan your weekend drinking ahead – the stores close early in the afternoon on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays and during public holidays. Convenience and grocery stores sell low-alcohol beer, though.

The subway is an art gallery

The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world's longest art exhibit. Over the last few years, the interest has grown so big that SL (Stockholm Public Transport) now offers free guided art tours in English all year round. All you need is a valid subway ticket.

Getting around the city

Stockholm is built upon islands and bridges. Instagram-worthy vistas are everywhere and the best way to catch them while discovering the city is on foot. So pack your best walking shoes and a portable charger! Here are our best Instagram spots.

Island hopping in the archipelago

In the wintertime, you can use the SL card to go island hopping in between some of the 30,000 islands in the Stockholm archipelago. Just make sure you have a valid travel card. On the Djurgården ferries and the commuter ferries, the travel card is valid all year round.

After work – the happy hour out of the office

"After work" is the Swedish version of happy hour. Locals head straight from the office to bars and pubs to enjoy a glass of wine or a beer, often at a slightly reduced price. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are the most popular days for an after work.

I Stockholm händer det spännande saker varje dag. Stora evenemang, fascinerande utställningar, spännande scenkonst, guidade turer och magiska konserter. För att inte tala om ett fantastiskt restaurang -och caféutbud, vacker skärgårdsnatur och unik shopping.

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