Víspera de San Juan

📣 Notas para viajeros

Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries, known for its deep forests, numerous lakes, Viking Age heritage, and pop culture. Visitors can explore over 270,000 islands using the 'right to roam' principle.

• In most homes, removing shoes upon entry is customary.
• Allowing space and privacy is important; service staff are often less attentive to respect personal boundaries.
• Be prepared for a culture of consensus; direct disagreement may be avoided.
• Understand that public alcohol consumption can be part of traditional festivities (e.g., Midsommar).
• Entering public spaces requires utilizing established queueing systems (numbered slips).
• Show respect for the local culture and avoid making assumptions based on appearance.
• Always remove your shoes when entering homes. Punctuality is expected; arriving late is generally considered rude. Queuing is highly organized; always obtain a numbered queue slip when waiting in line. Swedes do not traditionally cheek-kiss upon greeting; a hug is common among good friends or relatives.