Transcript Read our insiders` guide to Stockholm!

VÄLKOMNA TILL
STOCKHOLM!
Your insider’s guide to the city
Transport in Stockholm
•
SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik)
The city’s public transport network
Metro = Tunnelbana
Bus = Buss
Commuter Train = Pendeltåg
Tramways = Spårvagn
Ferry= Färja
•
SL cards
Can be purchased for various time
intervals at various locations
– At Pressbyrån and 7-11, SL Center, ticket
vending machines, SMS tickets
– 30- / 90-day passes: best option, and
the most convenient for long-term
– Your student union membership makes
you eligible for SL’s student discount
(1540 SEK v 2300 SEK for 90 days)
Transport in Stockholm
• The metro runs 24/7 on Fridays and
Saturdays; however, services come to a
halt around 01:00 on weekdays and
Sundays.
• There are night buses that run all night
(with reduced frequency at each stop)
– Always be sure to check SL.se to see which
night bus you should take and what route
transfers (if any) will have to be made
• Avoid potential penalty fees during
random pass checks by having your
student ID on you at all times!
Travelling outside Stockholm
• SJ is Sweden’s national rail service and a
good way of reaching other destinations in
the country (as well as our lovely
neighbours, Denmark and Norway). They
have special prices for students!
– You can find more information and book tickets at
www.sj.se
– Veolia: A slightly more afforadable alternative (for
selected destinations), also with student prices.
– Tradera: Cheap, last-minute auctions on SJ
tickets.
• Charter buses are also available, should
you want to travel with a larger group or
just prefer to avoid trains:
– www.bus4you.se
– www.svenskabuss.se
– www.swebus.se
Feel like working out?
• On campus you’ll find a great gym, Frescatihallen, with
excellent weight training facilities and fun group workout
classes in English.
• All students get to work out at discounted prices!
• Buy your card at Frescatihallen.
• Check out the various offers and membership plans at
www.ssif.su.se/en
10 musts while in Sweden
1. Have fika at least once a day
2. Try the Swedish most popular pastries like : kanelbullar,
lussekatter, semlor and prinsesstårta
3. Go to IKEA and eat their most famous menu: mashed
potatoes with meat balls
4. Eat lingonberry jam with almost every meal (!)
5. Try a glass (or several!) of glögg
6. Visit Lapland to see the Northern Lights
7. Catch a ferry to the Stockholm Archipelago
8. Iceskate on a frozen lake
9. Take off your shoes while entering private residences
10. …..whatever you do, do it outdoors!!
The famous fika
We know that Swedes have a certain reputation as
heavy drinkers. But we probably drink more coffee
than we drink vodka! To have a fika is one of the
most Swedish thing you can do. Here are some
classic Swedish cafés to try out:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Vetekatten, Kungsgatan 55
Sturekatten, Riddargatan 4
Tössebageriet, Karlavägen 77
Blå porten, Djurgårdsvägen 64
Café Ektorpet, Prins Eugens väg 3
Lundbergs konditori, Sjöbjörnsvägen 2
And don’t forget to try a SEMLA!
Swedes love to eat semlor. The traditional way
is to eat them is on Fettsidagen (4th of
March), but you will find them in cafés already
in January.
They are made of a wheat
bun filled with almond
paste and whipped cream,
and they are delicious!
Utekvällar
i Stockholm
UTEKVÄLLAR
I
STOCKHOLM
A quick guide to Stockholm nightlife
Skål!
•
•
•
There is certainly no shortage of alcohol here in Sweden; however,
it can be expensive and it is probably not as easily accessible as it
is in your home countries.
All beverages with an alcohol content over 3.5% are only sold at
Systembolaget
– You must be at least 20 years old to make a purchase at
Systemet (so bring photo ID!)
– Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday: open until 19.00 (average)
Saturdays: open until 15.00
Sundays: CLOSED
…so, if you need to buy drinks for a party or any other special
occasion, we advise that you plan your trip accordingly!
And, of course, drink responsibly!
General tips and advice
• Double-check a particular club’s or bar’s
age limit before you go. Some places
only admit 23+
• Most clubs are open 22.00 - 03.00
• Bars often close at 01.00
• Femställen: Meaning ”five places”
• Förfesta responsibly! Because the cost
of drinks at a club/bar can be
considerably pricy, many in Stockholm
arrange förfester (preparties) at home
to get a bit of a buzz going before hitting
the city. But don’t overdo it. (Bouncers
will deny admission to the visibly
intoxicated! Especially guys!)
Plan your night out
• www.luger.se - For concerts and tours
• www.alltomstockholm.se – find out everything about
nightlife, restaurants and culture in Stockholm
• www.dn.se/pa-stan - Current happenings in the city
• www.gaylesbian.visitstockholm.com – city guide
directed towards LGBT people
• www.gratisistockholm.se - Free fun in Stockholm!
• www.yourlivingcity.com - English-language resource
• www.groupon.se - Special offers and discounts
• And, of course, read our newsletter regularly –
we’ll always keep it up-to-date with information
on what’s going on in Stockholm!
Campus Pubs
•
Faculty Associations have on-campus houses where they host
events and pubnights.
Law House
Private parties
and dinners.
Yellow Villa
Calm and cozy
pubnights on
Wednesdays.
Green Villa
Pubnights every
Thursday.
Game nights on
Tuesdays. Good
selection of
bottled beers.
Café Bojan
Business House
Tuesdays
Office only.
Pubs hosted by
the teacher
students
association –
open for all.
Thursdays
theme parties
and pubs
Find them on facebook or through
www.sus.su.se/en/clubs-councils.
Södermalm / Söder / SoFo
Södermalm / Söder / SoFo
Södermalm is the hub of Stockholm’s ”alternative” scene
and the home of the city’s indie/bohemian/hipster
subculture.
– SoFo = South Of Folkungagatan
• Where to go:
– Debaser – indie music (Hornstulls Strand and
Medborgarplatsen)
– Patricia – on a boat, gay-friendly Sundays (Södermälarstrand)
– Mosebacke/Södra teatern – terraces, world music, hip-hop
(Götgatan)
– Legendary dives: Söderkällaren, Kvarnen & Carmen
(Medborgarplatsen)
– Ugglan Boule&Bar – boule, sports, relaxed atmosphere
(Närkesgatan)
– Marie Laveau– restaurants, bars and nightclubs (Mariatorget)
– Trädgården – hipster place (Skanstull)
during winter season it is called Under Bron
Östermalm
Östermalm
Östermalm is the posh part of the town, here you find the
highest heels, champagne and the most extravagant
parties. It is somewhat more expensive than the rest of
Stockholm.
• Where to go:
– Strandvägen (numerous seaside boat restaurants, e.g.
Strandbryggan)
– Sturecompagniet – restaurant, bars and clubs (Stureplan)
– Sturehof – restaurant and bar (Stureplan)
– Riche – hipsters and celebrity spotting (T-Östermalmstorg)
– Spy Bar – for the young and the beautiful (Stureplan)
– Berns – still the place to go ever since Strindbergs’ days
(Berzelii park)
– Café Opera – Student Wednesdays (Kungsträdgården)
Kungsholmen och Vasastan
Kungsholmen och Vasastan
As these neighbourhoods are more residential, their
nightlife is a bit calmer, consisting primarily of bars and
more intimate, personal establishments. Especially
popular with a slightly more ’mature’ crowd.
• Where to go:
– Orangeriet – sofisticated with a nice view (Norr Mälarstrand)
– Mälarpaviljongen (Norr Mälarstrand)
– F12 – outdoor club where all the club kids hang out during
summer (Norr Mälarstrand)
– Tranan – classic bistro restaurant and bar (Odenplan)
– Anchor Bar – Classic rock bar (Sveavägen)
– Monk’s – Huge selection of beers (Sveavägen)
– Dovas – a classic dive with cheap bear (Fridhemsplan)
Norrmalm och Gamla stan
Norrmalm och Gamla stan
Relatively fewer places as this is an area mostly directed
towards business, tourism and shopping. Mainly consists of
small bars and pubs.
• Where to go:
– Victoria’s (Kungsträdgården)
– Wirströms Irish Pub (Gamla stan)
– Stampen – classic old jazz bar + Brazilian club ”Favela
Viking” (Gamla stan)
– KGB – commie-decor, subculture clubs (T-Hötorget)
– Sjätte tunnan – medieval restaurant serving mead
(Gamla Stan)
– Torget (Gamla stan)
Tack!
Thank you!
Merci!
¡Gracias!
Danke!
Grazie!
Obrigado!
Mulțumesc!
Kiitos!