Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Going through customs rarely involves any hassles, but rules on illegal drugs are strictly
enforced; you may be searched on arrival, especially if you're travelling from Denmark. Live
plants and animal products (meat, dairy etc) from outside the EU, and all animals, syringes
and weapons must be declared to customs on arrival. For the latest regulations, contact
Swedish Customs
(
0771-23 23 23;
www.tullverket.se
)
.
Discount Cards
City Summer Cards
Göteborg, Malmö, Stockholm and Uppsala have worthwhile tourist cards that get you into
their major attractions and offer parking, travel on public transport and discounts at particip-
ating hotels, restaurants and shops.
Hostel & Student Cards
A Hostelling International (HI) card means cheaper beds in STF hostels, mountain stations
and cabins. You can join the STF at hostels and tourist offices in Sweden (membership
adult/16 to 25 years/six to 15 years/family Skr295/150/30/450); membership is good for one
year.
The most useful student card is the
International Student Identity Card
(ISIC;
www.isic.org
; fee $25)
, which offers discounts on many forms of transport (including some air-
lines, international ferries and local public transport) and on admission to museums, sights,
theatres and cinemas.
Seniors
Seniors normally get discounts on entry to museums and other sights, cinema and theatre
tickets, air tickets and other transport fares. No special card is required to receive this dis-
count, but show your passport if you are asked for proof of age (the minimum qualifying
age is generally 60 or 65 years).
