Facts & Figures

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Language

Swedish
English is widely spoken

Currency

Swedish krona

1 krona = 100 øre

There are no restrictions on the import and export of local or foreign currency. Some stores accept payment in euros.

www.forex.se

Opening hours shopping/ banking

Shops:
Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Banks:
Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Closed at weekends.

ATMs can be found outside most banks and in larger shopping malls. Foreign visitors with a Visa or MasterCard and a PIN code can use all cash machines/ ATMs.

Climate

Sweden has four distinct seasons, which differ depending on where you are in the country. The following average temperatures apply to Umeå:

Jan.-Feb.: -9 °C
Mar.: -4 °C
Apr.: 2 °C
May: 8 °C
Jun.-Aug.: 15 °C
Sep:: 9 °C
Oct:: 4 °C
Nov:: -2 °C
Dec:: -7 °C

www.smhi.se

Tipping/Tax Service charges are always included in prices, but please feel free to round up when taking a taxi or at a restaurant etc. To show your appreciation for good service, leave a small tip (approximately 10%). With some exemptions, consumer goods are taxed at 25% sales tax (VAT).
Website

www.visitumea.se

Transportation to/from the airport Airport buses operate a shuttle service between the airport and downtown Umeå. The 35-minute journey costs SEK 35. By taxi, the journey takes about 7 minutes and costs approximately SEK 150.
     

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