Sweden

Last Updated: Apr. 03, 2008

Tags: countries, europe, scandinavia, sweden

stockholm, sweden

Capital: Stockholm

Currency: Swedish Krone

Language: Swedish, English and German widely spoken

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Sweden is home to roughly 9 million Swedes as well as more than it’s fair share of Moose. A surprisingly large country, (the fourth largest country in Europe by land area) the capital and largest city is the canal-filled Stockholm while a vast majority of the country is covered in beautiful forests and lakes.

Manners and Customs

  • A 13% service charge is automatically added to bills so there is no need to tip

Food and Drink

The most famous form of eating to come out of Sweden is the ‘Smorgasboard’ – a huge selection of meats and food in most countries – in Sweden it also typically includes smoked salmon, herring, reindeer and honey.

Places Contiki visits in Sweden

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