Going to Sweden, do not be afraid of a language barrier. Despite the fact that the Swedish language is very melodious and worth it to spill over to him a few words with the locals, you will not necessarily phrasebook he studied before leaving. The vast majority of Swedes speak English as their native language, and it's not just young people, but also people of solid age.
What to bring friends from Sweden? Standard symbols of the country are the Vikings and their attributes, elk, many different kinds of trolls, red and white houses with flagpole, Pippi Longstocking (in Sweden this girl is much more popular Carlson).
If you want to try the national Swedish dishes, order in a restaurant or cafe köttbullar - those same meatballs that Carlson had dragged Bok. They are usually served with potatoes and cranberries. Also try the Swedish fish dishes (traditional fish - herring and salmon), casserole with anchovies Janssons frestelse («Janson Temptation"), berry desserts with cloudberries, cinnamon rolls, ginger biscuits.
When visiting Stockholm, it may be out of place to buy a special card tourist Stockholmskortet, which entitles you to free admission to 80 museums, public transportation and tour the ferry. The cost of the Stockholm card is 425 CZK (as of September 2011).
If you are the first time in Stockholm, definitely worth a visit a few places that will create the impression of Sweden and its capital. Take a walking tour of the Old Town (Gamla stan), where the narrow alleys you'll get a life of medieval Europe with a variety of attractions as well as souvenir and handicraft shops and cozy cafes. Visiting the open-air museum Skansen (and there is also the city zoo), you will learn about the history and traditions of Sweden, will be able to take part in the celebration of major national holidays. Planning a trip with the kids, be sure to include in your program a visit interactive museum Junibacken tales that will be interesting for all ages, including adults.
Other place of interest Stockholm, among which you can choose the entertainment to your taste - a museum ship Vasa; Town Hall, which became a symbol of the city; Gröna Lund amusement park; Stockholm subway. You can also make fascinating excursions, for example, go through the channels of Stockholm or feel like a hero detective Stieg Larsson and visit the main address appearing in the famous bestseller "Millennium".
And finally, a bit of practical information that is useful to you in the trip. Although Sweden is part of the EU, the country adopted the euro and continued to use the Swedish krona. One crown is equal to about 4, 5 Russian rubles (at the time of 2011).
Public transport tickets can be purchased at the metro station, kiosks network Pressbyrå (Pressbyuro) or at ticket machines at bus stops. On the bus, buy a ticket or pay the fare to the driver is impossible. Bought a ticket valid for one trip, as in Russia, operates within an hour, regardless of the mode of transport. In addition, you can rent a bike for the Swedes is, perhaps, the most popular way to travel.