Train information

The national railway company is SJ: www.sj.se
Train types: SJ High speed trains, InterCity (IC), dubbeldackaren (regional trains), nattag (night trains), Oresundstag (trains to Denmark), Regionaltag (regional trains), Pendeltag (commuter trains) and lokaltag (local trains). Intercity and regional trains require reservations only for the routes to/from Copenhagen and Oslo. X2000 trains require reservations. All SJ night trains, Berlin Night Express and Lapplandstaget (the train connecting Narvik to the rest of Sweden) require reservations.
Bikes are allowed on local trains in the Skane region and on Oresund trains serving the routes between Copenhagen and Gothenburg, Karlskrona and Alvesta. Bikes are not allowed on other trains. Check the website of the SJ for details.

Ferries, ships, buses… everything but train

There are ferry connections with Germany and Finland. Long distance bus services are provided by several companies. Refer to the largest companies for detailed information:
www.gobybus.se, www.svenskabuss.se (in Scandinavian languages only),
www.swebusexpress.se, www.ybuss.se

Food and drink

Eat Lutfisk (stockfish); Kottbulle (small meatballs); Smor, Ost och Sill (also called S.O.S.: a platter with butter, cheese and herring); Kanelbulle (delicious cinnamon rolls, often served with coffee and widely available). Be sure to sample a Smorgasbord (a celebratory buffet-style meal with a wide range of dishes).
Drink Akvavit (the local spirit) at the end of your meal.

Accommodation

Camping and hostels (which offer high quality accommodation) are great solutions
to explore the country.
Local Hostel Association: www.svenskaturistforeningen.se (also for huts, lodges and mountaineering)
More hostels can be found at: www.svif.se
Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts are everywhere.
Holiday cottages are also an option to consider (www.stuga.nu).
Camping: www.camping.se Note: to stay in local campsites you must apply for a
Svenskt Campingkort card. The Allemansratten (right of common access) allows you
to pick berries in the woods, ski, walk and camp anywhere outside of fenced areas or
cultivated land. However, you must be at least 70m away from occupied houses.

Travel information

• Local Tourism Board: www.visitsweden.com
• National Parks: www.naturvardsverket.se
• Stockholm events and top attractions: www.stockholmtown.com
• Tips for the great outdoors: www.swedishlapland.com and www.upplevmittsverige.nu