Vistors Information
Below follows information that is important in the preparation of your visit and also useful during your stay in Stockholm, Sweden. As questions arise we will complement this page continually.
Entry Visa and travel subsidies
Visa requirements
Delegates from some countries need an Entry Visa to be able visit Sweden for the congress. At the website of the Swedish Migratory Board, you will find all information on how to apply for an entry visa.
Fact sheet about Entry Visa application to Sweden.
Questionnary for Entry Visa application for conferences.
In some cases you need to contact the Swedish Embassy in your region.
Travel subsidies
Please note that we can not provide late registrations, after May 18th, with the possibility of travel subsidies.
We are working very hard on two sources of support, the Swedish Institute and the Swedish Government, to enable you to participate in the congress. We are working very hard on two sources of support, the Swedish Institute and the Swedish Government, to enable you to participate in the congress. We will receive notification about our applications for subsidies in mid June. The subsidies we apply for is to cover your travel expenses, meaning flight ticket and accommodation, and the congress fee at a total maximum of 1700 USD. If our applications are approved we will contact you with further instructions as soon as possible.
More information here.
To be considered for travel subsidies please fill in this form and send it to grant@ifejstockholm2006.com, June 9th the latest.
To get here
By air
Stockholm International Airport, Arlanda, is situated 44 kilometers north of Stockholm. The airport transfer bus runs every 5-10 minutes from the arrival hall and takes you to the Central Station. The journey takes about 40 minutes and costs approx. 80 SEK. Arlanda Express, the new high-speed airport train, departs every 15 minutes from Arlanda to Stockholm Central station. The cost of a single ticket is approx. 180 SEK for a 20 minute ride. Arlanda Airport.
Stockholm Bromma Airport is a smaller airport with mostly domestic flights, but it also has international connections, with for instance Brussels. Bromma airport is situated only 10 km from the city center. Airport transfer buses run approx. every 30 minutes and the price is about 60 SEK. Bromma Airport.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport is a small airport specialising in low-price airlines such as Ryanair. It is located 100 km south of Stockholm. There are airport buses to and from Stockholm Central Station. The trip will take 90 minutes and the cost of a single ticket is approx. 130 SEK. Skavsta Airport.
By Train
The Central Station is connected to the underground transport network, taxis and buses. The Swedish Traincompany, SJ.
Accomodation
You need to arrange your own accommodation during the stay in Stockholm. There are plenty of different places to stay in range of prices. Here we provide some links that might be useful.
Stockholm Official Visitor's Guide
Stockholm hotels
Stockholm hostels
Tourist Information
Stockholm is a popular city for tourism, especially during the summer. The city has much to offer with plenty of museums, restaurants of different kinds and is suitable for just strolling along the shorelines.
You'll find most information at:
Stockholm Official Visitor's Guide
Destination Stockholm
Museums
Tickets to concerts, opera, musicals, theatre and sports. here.
Kulturhuset is the centre of Stockholm's cultural life, offering exhibitions, performances, theater, library and restaurants.
More about Stockholm.
Getting around
Public transportation: Stockholm has a well developed system for public transportation, including buses, subway, commuter trains and trams. Trip planning and timetables. A one-hour ticket costs 20 SEK.
Taxi: Taxis are easy to find. Prices may vary due to deregulation, but it rarely costs more than 200 SEK to reach destinations within the city limits.
Top Cab, tel +46 8 33 33 33
Taxi Kurir, tel +46 8 30 00 00
Taxi Stockholm tel +46 8 15 00 00
Taxi 020, tel +46 20 93 93 93
Timezone, Electricity, Currency and Weather
Timezone:
Sweden is located at Greenwich time +1h.
Electricity:
The power outlets are 220V/50Hz everywhere and 110V in bath rooms.
Currency:
The currency is Swedish kronor (SEK), and 1 USD is approximately 8 SEK. Currency converter.
Weather:
Right now we’re slowly approachering springtime with longer days. In August Sweden is usually warm, meaning approximately 15-20 degrees Celsius daytime. Current forecast