Good to know
Here you can find some information about good things to know regarding your visit to Sweden and Västerås.
SOS-alarm, in case of emergency
Tel: 112
Helathcare assistance
Tel: +46 771 1177 00
Pharmacy
Apoteket Hjorten
Stora Gatan 34
722 12 Västerås
Taxi
Tel: +46 21 18 50 00
Payments
Payment in stores or restaurants in Sweden are normally done with credit or debit card. Many stores do not accept cash.
Language
In Sweden, English is generally spoken by anyone.
Driving by car
In Sweden we drive on the right side of the road. If you are hiring a car we recommend that you are fully insured. The limit for driving under the influence of alcohol is 0,2 promille alcohol in your blood.
Smoking
By Swedish law you are not allowed to smoke anywhere inside any building, or closer than 8 meters to any building entrance. This also applies to electrical cigarettes. Since January 1, 2023, it is also illegal to throw a cigarette butt on the ground.