New Year's Eve

📣 Traveler notes

Sweden, the largest of the Nordic countries by area and population, offers visitors opportunities to explore deep forests, many lakes, historical Viking Age and 17th-century Swedish Empire heritage, the Nobel Prize history, and its popular music scene. Visitors can utilize the 'right to roam' across 270,000 islands.

• Arrive for meetings and meals punctually.
• Be prepared for an emphasis on personal space and privacy.
• Utilize numbered queue slips when lining up.
• Most Swedish homes require removing shoes upon entry.
• Respect local and cultural sensitivities, such as those concerning gender neutrality or local pride.
• Be mindful that Sweden is largely a secular country, despite the presence of the Church of Sweden.
• Guests are generally expected to remove shoes upon entering homes. While public nudity is restricted to designated areas, public breastfeeding is recognized as a right. Timeliness is important for appointments and meals; being on time is expected (showing up exactly on time is advised). When shopping or receiving service, it is customary to call for attention. Guests should be aware that public transportation often requires occupying only one seat per person if single seats are available. When greeting acquaintances, hugs are common between men and women, but cheek-kissing is not traditional.