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GENERAL INFORMATION
Credit cards / Cash machines
Credit cards are widely accepted in Gothenburg by numerous hotels, restaurants, shops and petrol
stations. The accepted credit cards are indicated by their logos displayed on the exterior facade of the
respective business (usually on the entrance door). Cash machines are easily available in most areas.
Be prepared to present a picture ID when using a credit card.
CSR - Policy and Organisation
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre's activities regarding sustainability (CSR work) are based on
several commitments in the form of policies, memberships and programmes. The most important of
these are:
– The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers fulfil Svenska Equality's Accessibility
Programme and are certified accordingly.
– The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre uses the City of Gothenburg Environmental Management
System, and our complex is environmentally certified. The City of Gothenburg Environmental
Diploma was awarded in recognition of our environmental policy, goals and detailed action plans.
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre's buildings have been subject to an energy audit.
– The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre's HR (personnel-related) policies include policies on
equal opportunities, pay, leadership, safety, rehabilitation, alcohol, drugs, and discrimination.
– Our membership of the international organisation MCI (Mind, Communities, Ideas,)
www.mci-group.com/about.aspx, adds insight to the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre's CSR
work.
For more information, please visit: www.svenskamassan.se/en/about-us/corporate-socialresponsibility-at-the-swedish-exhibition-congress-centre
Currency
The local currency is the Krona (pl. kronor). 1 Krona = 100 Öre. Approximate exchange rate: 1 EUR =
9.35 SEK. Most banks, the manned ones, can exchange foreign currency. Credit cards are widely
accepted in Sweden and the exchange rate is usually better than for cash or travellers cheques. It is
advisable to find out what the commission is before proceeding with the transaction.
Customs
There are no limitations on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into the country. The
following items may be imported into Sweden without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 100
cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; 1l spirits over 22 per cent or 2l fortified or sparkling wine,
2l wine and 32l beer; a reasonable quantity of perfume; gifts up to a value of SKr 1 700. Travellers
must be over 18 years of age to import any cigarettes or tobacco products; and over 20 years of age
to import any alcoholic beverages. These regulations are strictly enforced.
230-volt AC, 50Hz
Emergency numbers
For all emergencies, please dial 112.
Electricity
Sweden has 230-volt AC, 50Hz current. Visitors will need an adaptor for
electric appliances, whereas North Americans need a transformer in
order to use their 110/125V appliances.
Language
Swedish is the official language in Sweden. English is common in hotels and tourist places and also
spoken by most of the inhabitants.