1. Arlanda Express This is the fastest way to get to Stockholm from the airport. Tickets cost 340 SEK (~$34)/person one way. Tickets can be bought at a kiosk in the airport. This will take you directly to Stockholm City Station, and the hotel is a 5-minute walk from there. 2. Flygbussarna This is the cheapest way to get to Stockholm from the airport. Tickets cost 129 SEK (~$13)/person one way. Tickets can be bought at a kiosk in the airport. This will take you directly to Stockholm City Station, but the opposite side of where the hotel is. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from there. 3. Taxi/Uber/Bolt This is the easiest way to get to Stockholm from the airport. Price varies. You can order an Uber once you’re ready to leave the airport. You’ll have to take a short walk at the airport to meet your driver, but will then be dropped off directly outside the hotel. General Travel: 1. Tickets Single ticket cost is 43kr (~$5) Day ticket cost is 180sek (~$20) 3 day ticket cost is 360sek (~$38) Week ticket is 470sek (~$50) Recommendation: Three day or Week ticket, depending on how long you will stay in Stockholm. The tickets will cover bus, trains, and short ferry trips (sadly not the Vaxholm ferry). 2. Getting Around You can use the SL app or Google Maps. This will give you the best method to get around. Use the signs in the subway stations. We believe in you!
Below are eSim Options, if you do not have an eSim you can buy a sim card to pop in your phone at the airport or any grocery store. 1. Airalo Best for: Budget travelers, flexible short trips Plans: UK: From $4.50 for 1 GB (7 days) Europe-wide (39 countries): From $5 for 1 GB, or $20 for 10 GB (30 days) Pros: Easy setup via app Supports many countries with one eSIM Widely used, good reputation Cons: Speeds can be throttled on cheaper plans Website: airalo.com 2. Maya Mobile Best for: Unlimited data and long-term use Plans: UK & Europe: Unlimited data from $26/month Flexible day-based and monthly options Pros: Reliable unlimited plans Fast LTE/5G in most of Europe Cons: May require manual APN settings for best performance Website: maya.net 3. Nomad Best for: Balanced pricing, multi-country trips Plans: UK: $6 for 1 GB (7 days) Europe: $15 for 5 GB, $25 for 10 GB (30 days) Pros: Strong European coverage Easy to install and top up Cons: Slightly fewer plan options than Airalo Website: getnomad.app
You can use your phone for apple pay or any credit cards. Only grocery stores, the liquor store (systembolaget) take cash. Sweden uses "swish" like venmo in America but you will not have access. Ask Katie or Sam if this is necessary for you to get something.
1. You must use your passport or passport card when buying alcohol at the liquor store (Systembolaget). Most bars will be fine with regular real IDs but keep a picture on your phone of your passport incase. 2. Systembolaget is the only way to buy take away liquor/beer/wine. They close daily at 7PM and on Saturday they are only open until 3 and closed on Sunday.
Sightseeing: Here is a list of our most recommended places to check out in Stockholm! 1. Gamla stan Visit Stockholm’s old town! Get a view of the palace, visit gift shops, and grab a fika. Cafe Nova was one of the first cafes we visited together. They have a selection of nice pastries, cakes, and coffees. Kaffekoppen / Chokladkoppen are sister cafes right in bloodbath square of Gamla Stan. They’re in two of the most iconic buildings in Stockholm. 2. Djurgården An island in Stockholm with several museums and an amusement park. You can get to Djurgarden by ferry from Slussen. It’s a short boat ride. Visit their website for more information 3. Vasamuseet Get a look at Sweden’s oldest, intact Viking Ship! This museum is on Djurgarden, Stockholm’s own little “museum island.” Visit their website for more information 4. Skansen Stockholm’s open air museum. Get a view of life in olden day Sweden, check out some nordic animals, see Stockholm from a completely new angle. This museum is in Djurgården. Visit their website for more information 5. Stadshuset Stockholm’s town hall, with beautiful rooms and an interesting tour. Visit their website for more information
Restaurant Recommendations: After the ceremony we suggest going to Akkurat a bar right across from the church. Meatballs for the People Ulla Winbladh (Swedish food) Wasahof - Sam's friend is the chef here it is delish Soldaten Svejk (GREAT beer!) Moldau (Austrian restaurant) Farang (Thai) Meat on a Stick (kebab) Sandhäxan (sandwiches) Günters (famous hotdog stand) Max (Sweden’s McDonald’s) Cafe Recommendations: Socker Sucker Cafe Schweizer Cafe Kladdkakan Cafe Nova Mr. Cake Cafe Pascal Princess Konditoriet Kaffekoppen Bar Recommendations: Bishops Arms (bar chain that we go to often) Pharmarium (cocktail bar) Shotluckan (shots bar with a show!) Röda Huset (expensive cocktails inspired by Swedish flavors) Crazy Horse (cheap) RoQ (arcade, billiards, ping pong) Biljardpalatset (billiards, darts, shuffleboard)
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