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Weather-Related Stockholm
19 Reviews If you are planning to use the public transport from airport to the city you have to have convenient rollon luggage, I originally through of taking the train but found it maybe cheaper to get a cab....
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Windproofs & sweater Malmö
3 Reviews I wasnt wrapped up warm enough.As Copenhagen had been pretty mild that morning, I figured I'd be ok, but there is one hell of an icy chill from the sea! So put on your woollies :) Picture of Malmo...
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Climate Jönköping
1 Review don't miss your umbrella!!! Rainy season: There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 3 – 16°C ( 38 - 60°F ); min: -2 - 5°C ( 28 - 41°F ) Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 19 – 21°C (...
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Winter Stockholm
10 Reviews Sturdy shoes with a lot of grip - while the pavements are gritted and cleared, sometimes they can be very icy. Hat, scarf and gloves are essential - try Stadium for cheap sports gloves, hats, scarves...
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Photography Stockholm
2 Reviews Better buy your films before coming to Sweden -prices e.g. in germany are a lot less expensive : Sometimes you may get a roll of slide-film 36 exp. including procession between 2 and 4 Euros. My...
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If you like a drink bring it with you. The prices in Stockholm are truly frightening particularly in restaurants where a small beer will set you back £5 and a basic bottle of wine £33 - I'm not joking and I don't mean expensive restaurants either (well expensive by UK standards but not by Swedish).
Mosquito Repellent if you want to go fishing or camping by a lake I would raccomend a rain jacket (anyway also in the sunniest month of July) and a dark mask to put on to avoid lights coming into the windows during the nights in summer. If you are not used to such clear nights it could be a nightmare trying to sleep in Scandinavia. Windows have only glasses not also dark doors like by us!
tag everything with colored tape, ribbon or such be prepared for warm, cool, rain If coming from USA, make sure you bring with your cold medicines, asprin, etc. You cannot purchase these items over the counter. I have found its nice to have with your laptop that will burn CD's. When my memory card is full, i just download onto the laptop. Have with you Swedish coins. Most of the public restroom require you to pay to use them, even at the airport. Also its now easier to use your debit card in the ATM's instead of American Express TC. Each time you cash in your Travelers checks your charged a fee. So cash in a large amount each time.
Windproof clothes and good walking shoes - both for the outdoors as well as for cities!! The cobble stone in Stockholm is hard on your feet, so you will really appreciate good footwear! lots of film or memory cards! moquito repellent!!! This is the most important thing when going camping in summer!
Any piece of photo equipment you might fancy is easily available in almost any town - well, except really expensive/professional digital cameras & accessories costing 10000 & upwards:)))However, they are much more expensive here than in practically any other country, so I suggest you bring at least the minimum you think you'll need + at least 10% more (if you see a really gorgeous scene) with you.
During the cold months (roughly speaking november through march) you should definitely bring the following items:A warm jacketLong legged underwearProtection for your headMuffler/scarfWarm shoes, maybe even with extra inside solesWarm socksGlovesThis list is valid for visiting any part of Sweden during this time. In the southernmost parts it might not be necessary, but you never know. At least if you are coming dec-feb bring warm clothes and shoes!!A good material is Gore-Tex which protests against both cold and humidity while letting the body breathe.*If you are planning on outdoor activities and/or visiting the northern parts of the country, you must be even more careful with your dressing. The key to keeping warm in cold weather is layering. If you come without the appropriat gear, there are several stores in Sweden that carry these items.
Katterjakk (north): Summers average maximum is about 13°C (55°F) minimum around 6°C (43°F). Winters average maximum is about -5°C (23°F) minimum around -15°C (5°F). It can rain/shower all over the year, mainly in April.Ostersund (center): Summers average maximum is about 18°C (64°F) minimum around 10°C (50°F). Winters average maximum is about -3°C (26°F) minimum around -8°C (18°F). It can rain/shower all over the year, mainly winters.Stockholm (east): Summers average maximum is about 22°C (73°F) minimum around 14°C (57°F). Winters average maximum is about 0°C (32°F) minimum around -4°C (25°F). It can rain/shower all over the year, mainly in May.Göteborg (southwest): Summers average maximum is about 19°C (66°F) minimum around 12°C (52°F). Winters average maximum is about 3°C (38°F) minimum around -1°C (30°F). It can rain/shower all over the year - there is no specific rainy season.
No matter for how long you are going to stay in Sweden and no matter at what period of the year, the weather can change several times per day. So, even if you travel there just for a few days or a week it's necessary to have few T-shirts, one warm sweater and another light sweater, also a jacket from the rain as in the whole Scandinavia. Good shoes are also required as you will walk a lot for sure in 'discovering' cities or nature.
In winter: Bring warm cloths and good shoes.In Summer: Light cloths but also something to get warm at cold days or in the mountains.Rainy weather cloths will be very helpful.If you are planning going out, restaurants, nightclubs, its recommended also some elegant cloths. Swedes like to dress well while going out. Bring with you as much duty free as you aloud, everything will cost you more in local stores & pharmacies.Don't forget! Bring lots of money.
It depends on where and when in Sweden you go: if you go to northern Sweden at winter, be sure to dress in warm clothes as warm jacket, winter shoes, gloves, hat and a knitted scarf. And don't forget warm underwear. When you go out in the snow and cold, you will really looks like the michelin guy!If you travel to Sweden in summer, you can dress lightly. T-shirt and shorts/skirt is enough during sunny and warm days, but bring a thin sweater to wear at evenings just in case. You can find everything you need here in the pharmacist.
Sheraton Stockholm
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