Getting to, From and Around Stockholm

The main airport for the country is the Stockholm Arlanda Airport (IATA: ARN, ICAO: ESSA), an international airport located 37km (23 miles) north of Stockholm City Centre and about 40km (25 miles) south-east from Uppsala. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the largest airport in Sweden and the third largest in the Nordic countries.

Airport

Delegates are responsible for organising their own travel to and from Stockholm. The main airport for the country is the Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Taxis and Uber can be costly, so we recommend you use the Arlanda Express airport train, which is offering World Summit delegates who book online a special 15 percent discount (with tickets 272 SEK compared to the usual 320 SEK).

Train – Arlanda Express

Non-stop trains run between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm Central station – which is 2 minutes’ walk from the Official hotel and 3–10-minutes’ walk to the alternative hotel options – with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes.

You can reach Arlanda Express from all terminals at Arlanda Airport – just follow the yellow Arlanda Express signs to reach the trains. At Terminal 5, you can find ticket counters in the baggage hall as well as at the Swedavia Arlanda Visitor Centre. However, for World Summit delegates who book online the Arlanda Express is offering a special 15 percent discount (with tickets 272 SEK compared to the usual 320 SEK). Book your ticket online with the code “IFACCA23” at www.arlandaexpress.com. The ticket is valid for 90 days.

Airport bus – Flygbussarna

The bus journey from Stockholm City Terminal to Stockholm Arlanda Airport takes approximately 45 minutes with Flygbussarna. All bus traffic to Stockholm Arlanda Airport stops and departs from Terminal 4, which is within walking distance from all terminals. Buy your ticket online for a lower price: www.flygbussarna.se.

Walking

In Stockholm, it is common practice to walk to reach your city destinations. If able, delegates are encouraged to walk shorter distances, for example during guided tours in the city. A pair of comfortable shoes is always recommended, as well as an umbrella.

Taxi

NOTE: Taxi fares may vary greatly as they remain unregulated in Sweden.

Travelers can check the cost on a yellow-and-white label, often located on the rear door window, before entering a vehicle. Please ensure you check fare costs before proceeding. Some of the major taxi companies are:

Taxi Stockholm, www.taxistockholm.se, phone number: +46 (0) 8 15 00 00

Sverige taxi, www.sverigetaxi.se, phone number: +46 (0)20 20 20 20

Public transport

Trains

SL Rail is a public transport provider in Stockholm which operates metro trains. The SL Rail has seven train lines in Stockholm with 45 train stations. There is a staffed barrier and automatic barriers at the stations. If you use the SL app or a contactless card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) you should touch in on the green ticket reader. You cannot pay the metro fare by cash.

The co-hosts recommend delegates download the transport app “SL Reseplanerare och Biljetter”. It is available in English for both Apple and Android devices and helps you find your way around town with public transport. It can be downloaded via www.sl.se/en/in-english

Catching the bus

To catch the bus, always board the bus through the front doors and touch on with your SL Access card/single use travelcard on the blue card reader. You cannot pay the bus fare by cash, however, you can pay with a credit card by pressing it against the green card reader.

Commuter ferries

At present there are four SL commuter ferry lines. On all lines you travel with a SL ticket. For example, you can take the ferry to both Djurgården and Skeppsholmen (where Moderna Museet is situated).