Airport coaches leave Arlanda airport (Stockholm's international airport) every 5-10 minutes for the City Terminal in central Stockholm. The bus ride takes approximately 35 minutes and costs SEK 110 (one-way ticket), a return ticket is SEK 1999 (January 2009). Please visit www.flygbussarna.se for further information.
From Arlanda Airport there is a direct train connection to the Stockholm Central Station, the Arlanda Express Train. The journey takes about 20 minutes and costs SEK 240 one-way ticket, a return ticket costs SEK 460. Senior Citizens and Students can travel on a discount fee of SEK 120 (January 2009). The train leaves every 15 minutes from Arlanda Airport, and is specially designed with extra space for luggage. Please visit www.arlandaexpress.com for further information.
The Organisers for the Symposium recommend the following taxi companies: Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir or Taxi 020.
Badges
All participants are requested to wear their badge during all the Symposium activities and social events.
Banks, Credit Cards and Currency Exchange
Banks are open between 9.30 am/10 am and 3 pm on weekdays. Some banks
in central Stockholm are open from 9 am to 5 pm. Major credit cards are
accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. It is advisable to carry an
identity card or any form of photo identification. The official
currency is Swedish Krona (SEK). USD 1 = SEK 8.18, EUR 1 = SEK 10.62
(January 2009).
For money exchange, the companies Forex and X-change have offices at
the airports and in the city. Opening hours and other information about
exchange can be found att www.forex.se and www.x-change.se.
Buses in Stockholm
Please note that you are not able to buy a bus ticket directly from the
bus driver. Tickets can be purchased in advance at kiosks.
Climate and Dress
The weather in Stockholm at this time of year is usually warm and sunny
with temperatures of approximately 15-20 degrees Celcius; showers may
occur. For weather forecast see http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather.
Informal dress is recommended.
Disclaimer/Liability
The Organising Committee accepts no liability for any injuries/losses
incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor loss of, or
damage to, any luggage and/or personal belongings.
Electrical current in Sweden is 220 V/50 Hz. Round, European-style two-pin plugs are used. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 Volts need a voltage converter and a plug adapter.
Meals
Coffee and lunch is included in the registration fee and will be served
daily.
Non-smoking Policy
This symposium is a non-smoking symposium and smoking is not
allowed anywhere in the symposium venue. The general smoking policy in
Sweden is that smoking is prohibited in restaurants and bars.
Passport and Visa
Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to
entering Sweden.
Restaurants
Like all big cities, the Swedish capital offers a huge variety of food
and drink. Stockholmers' increased interest in the culinary delights
over the course of one generation is dramatically evident in the
current abundance of eating establishments. No matter what kind of
cuisine you prefer, be it Asian or North American, Mediterranean or
Swedish, you will never go hungry in Stockholm. Prices may vary from
SEK 60 up to SEK 300 for a meal.
Shopping
Shops are normally open from 10 am to 6.30 pm during weekdays. On
Saturdays the opening hours are 10 am to 5 pm and on Sundays most shops
have shorter opening hours and some are closed. Usually the opening
hours on Sundays are 12 pm to 4 pm.
Time Zone
The time zone in Stockholm is GMT + 1 hour. Daylight Saving Time is
used during the summer.
Tipping
A gratuity is included in the price of hotels. When visiting
restaurants, you can show your appreciation for good service by leaving
a little extra.
Tourist information
The Conference secretariat will be available to give you more
information about Stockholm. You can also contact the official tourist
guide of Stockholm at:
Web site: www.stockholmtown.se
Visiting Adress: Sverigehuset, Hamngatan 27
E-mail: info@svb.stockholm.se
Phone: +46 8 508 28 508