May Day

📣 Traveler notes

Sweden is the Nordic region's largest country, featuring deep forests, numerous lakes, and sites relating to Viking-Age and 17th-century history. Visitors have the 'right to roam' across its 270,000 islands. The country is also noted for its pop music and Nobel Prize tradition.

• Deep forests and lakes are readily accessible.
• Historical sites range from Viking-Age to 17th-century.
• The 'right to roam' allows exploration across many islands.
• The country has a strong pop music and academic culture (Nobel Prize).
• Arrive on time for meetings and meals; tardiness is considered rude. Always remove shoes when entering a private home. Expect high privacy and personal space; service staff generally wait to be called. When queuing, use a numbered queue slip. Public displays of anti-discrimination (racism, sexism, homophobia) are not accepted.