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General Information
Local transfers
Arrival at Arlanda Airport
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 199 (May, 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, cost SEK 240 one-way ticket, a return ticket costs SEK 460. Senior Citizens and Students can
travel on a discount fee of SEK 120 (May, 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.
Arrival at Bromma Airport
Airport coaches leave Bromma airport for the City Terminal in central Stockholm. The bus ride takes approximately 20 minutes and costs SEK 79
one-way ticket, a return ticket costs SEK 150 (May, 2009). Please visit www.flygbussarna.se for further information.
Taxis are available outside the arrival hall at Arlanda and Bromma airport. Prices may vary considerably, so you are advised to ask
for the price before entering the taxi. Many taxi companies offer a fixed price of SEK 495 from Arlanda airport to Stockholm city centre
and the driver is obliged to give you a printed receipt on request (May, 2009).
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 Conference 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 8,60, EUR 1 = SEK 11,18 (May 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 at www.forex.se
and www.x-change.se
Busses 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 climate in Stockholm at this time of the year is autumn. For weather forecast www.bbc.co.uk/weather or www.smhi.se . Informal dress is recommended.
Disclaimer/Liability
The Organising Committee and Congrex Sweden AB accept 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.
Electricity
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/Tea is included in the registration fee and will be served daily.
Non-Smoking Policy
This conference is a non-smoking conference and smoking is not allowed anywhere in the conference venue. The general smoking policy in Sweden is that smoking is prohibited in restaurants and bars.
Official Congress Organizer
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISER
Congrex Sweden AB has been appointed official Congress organiser for this event. The Congrex Group works internationally with offices in Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Latin America, offering integrated solutions for the
association services industry and corporate and governmental meetings. For more information, please visit www.congrex.com.
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 - 6.30 pm during weekdays. On Saturdays the opening hours are 10 am - 5 pm and on Sundays most shops have shorter opening hours and some are closed. Usually the opening hours on Sundays are 12 pm - 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 address: Sverigehuset, Hamngatan 27
E-mail: info@svb.stockholm.se
Phone: +46 8 508 28 508
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