All Saints' Day

📣 Traveler notes

Sweden, the largest Nordic country by area and population, offers visitors experiences ranging from deep forests and lakes to Viking Age heritage and the Nobel Prize. With 270,000 islands, many are accessible through the right to roam.

• Dress appropriately and bring indoor shoes for homes.
• Be punctual for all appointments and meals.
• Use the designated queue slip system when waiting in line.
• Approach interactions with respectful queries to build consensus.
• Understand that male and female greetings may involve a hug rather than cheek-kissing.
• Be mindful of anti-discrimination laws and cultural sensitivities.
• Respectful of privacy, Swedes typically expect people to call for attention rather than being approached by service staff. Arriving precisely on time for appointments or meals is expected, as there is no concept of being 'fashionably late.' Upon entering homes, it is customary to remove your shoes. Queueing is highly organized; always use the provided numbered queue slip. While many Swedes are secular, religious freedom is respected, but discussing religion with non-close acquaintances is generally uncomfortable.