Just another description of Swedish life for foreign beginners

Monday, October 25, 2010

Dag regn

Literally translated from Swedish it means "day rain" which obviously means what it says - it is so common in Sweden to have rain pouring for a day or so.

That's why you definitely have to keep some waterproof clothes and shoes in your closet. The ultimate choice for shoes are Tretorn gummy ankle boots which are very warm and absolute waterproof at the same moment.

Looking forward jumping over puddles :)

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Find some time for swimming

If you are visiting Stockholm and staying in Clarion Hotel at Slussen (Södermalm area) you should not miss fabulous swimming pools complex Eriksdalbadet placed just behind it. All you need is a good will, 90SEK for one time visiting fee, swimming shorts and towel (which you can take from hotel;) You will get 3 hours for swimming in 25 or 50m pools, taking bubble-bath or sauna.

Monday, October 18, 2010

5 kronor

It is very useful to have at least one 5 krona coin in you pocket when you are in Stockholm. This is universal key which will open many doors for you, mostly in toilets over the city. Like in malls - Gallerian or NK, McDonalds (you have to pay for toilets here and 5x1 krona is not always working) and so on. Also it will give you possibility to take a trolley in a ICA and other supermarkets.
Actually you will hardly find something to buy for 5 krona, could be a 0,33l can of Cola in supermarket, so treat it like a service coin. Of cause 10 coins of 5 krona will give you more space for shopping, but thats another story.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Go SEK, Go!


For me as for person who receives salary in Swedish Krona (SEK) it is so good to see that this currency has a stable growing tendency!
SEK-USD exchange rate today is 6.55 which is the lowest for last 2 years!
SEK-EUR is 9,22 with a very good trend!