15 Unspoken Rules About Sweden That All The Locals Know
Sweden is an impressive place, but if you are planning to visit the land of the band ABBA then it's better to read this list of Sweden tourist tips. You'll be aware of to be aware of what to do in Sweden, and what not to do in Sweden. Vote for the most useful Swedish rules!
- 112 VOTES
Take The Bus
From Redditor u/SwedishDude:
For getting around your best bets are probably by bus or rented car. Buses are cheap and go pretty much everywhere. Plenty also have Wifi and power included with the ticket price.
Driving shouldn't be a problem, swedes drive a bit faster than allowed but not generally recklessly. Many medium-sized roads have speed cameras but you're always warned beforehand with signs. Highways are broad, straight, fast and boring.
You might want to look into visiting a musical festival as there'll be a few to choose from and are probably the place where Swedes are the most friendly.
- 225 VOTES
Respect The Queue
From Redditor u/HerrAndersson:
Respect the queues. If something even resembles a queue it probably is one. It's okay to ask if it's a queue. But if you cut in line, even by mistake, people will hate you. They will probably not say anything to you, but they will hate you.
- 320 VOTES
Shoes Off Indoors, Please
From Redditor u/Stove-pipe:
Remove your shoes at the instant entering a person's home. Always wear a reflective "charm" or "reflexband" when going outside, cause it gets incredibly dark most of the day. You can buy a reflex and at stores like "clasohlson".
- 425 VOTES
Don't Tip And Don't Talk
From Redditor u/kill_kittens:
- Don't tip.
- Don't start a conversation with the cashier.
- Don't say 'we should hang out' if you don't actually want to make plans
- 524 VOTES
Escalator Etiquette Is Important
From Redditor u/EvilPete:
Don't stand still on the left side of the escalator.
- 620 VOTES
Quiet Down
Frm Redditor u/somesuredditsaresh*t:
Dont be a loud [jerk] and you will be fine.