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Local Customs

Like any other country, Sweden has its own customs too. It’s customary

not to drink until the host makes a toast first. Smoking is prohibited in

most public areas.

It’s also customary to say Tack för maten to the host after having a meal,

which means thanks for the food. Casual dress is acceptable for everyday

wear and formal wear for social gatherings. Also, tipping up to ten percent

is customary for service in restaurants and around the same percentage

for taxis also.

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Places to see

Stockholm – The biggest city and capital of Sweden and is one of the most

beautiful cities in the world. The old town is a treat for your eyes to see

and a walk around the city’s waterways and parks is an experience to

cherish. Most visitors prefer walking around on foot and visit the medieval

part of Gamla Stan. The city is basically constituted by archipelagos, which

are outstandingly scenic and can be explored in cruises.

Gothenburg – it is the second biggest city of Sweden. Not to be missed

attraction in this city is Liseberg, a world class amusement park. Its home

to popular museums like Ostindiska huset, Konstmuseet and

Sjöfartshistoriska museet.

Vadstena - The Renaissance castle Vadstena slot & klosterkyrkan.

Visby – Port of Visby, ruins of Drotten, St Nicolai, St Lars and St Carin,

Cathedral of St Maria and Gotlands Fornsal historic museum.

Oland – Fort of Graborg, Eketorp museum and ruins of Borgholm Castle.