Fête Nationale

📣 Conseils aux voyageurs

Sweden is the largest Nordic country by area and population, featuring deep forests, numerous lakes, and historical sites from the Viking Age through the 17th-century Swedish Empire. The country is characterized by its high value placed on egalitarian, environmentalist, and liberal principles.

• Punctuality is expected for all scheduled events.
• Obey ordered queueing procedures.
• Remove outer shoes upon entering private residences.
• Respect personal space and wait for local invitation for physical greetings.
• The culture emphasizes an anti-discrimination and secular ethos.
• Consensus-building is a key component of social and professional interactions.
• It is customary to remove outdoor shoes when entering most homes. Punctuality is expected for meetings and meals. While sobriety is respected, public intoxication can occur during celebrations. Maintaining respect for personal space and following queue order are important social considerations.