Tourism


Sweden is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Tens of thousands of tourists visit Sweden every year from different countries in the world.

Tourist attractions

In this link you will find more information about major Swedish cities and sights http://www.swedentips.se/activities/sights-attractions/#, http://www.visitsweden.com/sweden/

For visiting the capital of Scandinavia, click here: http://www.visitstockholm.com/en/

If you want to go sightseeing, you will find ample opportunities in Sweden’s major cities, like Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, and Örebro. http://www.swedentips.se/activitiesj/sights-attractions/#

 

Museums and theaters

The Association of Swedish Museums works to safeguard and further the communal interests of the museum sector. To achieve this, the association has two focus areas: Member benefits and Promotion).
RSM was founded in December 2004 on the initiative of the joint working council for the central museums, county museums and municipal museums. It is a non-profit Association and its activities are financed through membership fees and in some cases through specific projects which receive external finance. Today, around 220 museums have chosen to join the association. The following links link you to the Swedish museum website: http://www.sverigesmuseer.se/english/
This link is about the history of internet: http://www.internetmuseum.se

 

Theaters
A group of well-known in Swedish theaters offers theatrical activities that attracts tens of thousands of interested people every year. It also provides information on some of current theatrical activities available in those theaters. 

 

Visiting Sweden

Visa for visiting Sweden
Schengen visas are handled by Cox and Kings Global Services on behalf of the Embassy in Italy in Doha. More information can be given through: http://www.it.ckgs.qa/, or italyvisa.qatar@ckgs.com

Read more about residence and work permits on the following websites:
http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Doha/Visit-Sweden/Visit-Sweden---local-info-sys
Embassy of Sweden in Abu Dhabi

Shopping

If you want to discover all the amazing things that Sweden has to offer for those looking to visit Sweden. This site provides information on all markets and resorts and hotels in Sweden. The site also contains a number of maps showing shopping places.

Here are the most important hotels in the capital Stockholm, its addresses and telephone numbers: http://www.touristguidesweden.com/?types=living

 

Added tax

There's an added tax on most commercial products between 10% and 20%. This value can be refund at the airport when you leave Sweden. For more information click here:

http://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/at-the-airport/service/available-services/global-blue-vat-refund/#gref

  • Ask the retailer to provide you with a receipts for your purchases.
  • You have to agree with the retailer about the recovery method (cash or credit card).
  • Before leaving the country, you have to present the receipts for your purchases to tax recovery officer, with your passport. The officer will then certify the documents.

You may be asked to show the purchases before shipping so be aware of it.
Be at the custom Office in time, for  long queue at the tax recovery may happened and you may be late for your scheduled flight.