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GetLocalGuideThe Guide to living,working and studyingin the Gothenburg Region.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

03 WELCOME TO THE GOTHENBURG REGION

03 THE CITY OF GOTHENBURG03 Emergency information03 BUSINESS REGION GTEBORG04 DISCLAIMER04 Notes04 Interpreters05 REGIONAL CONTACTS

06 CHECK LIST, PERMITS AND VISA06 CHECK LIST06 Prior to moving06 Once you have moved

07 RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT07 Registering right of residence07 Documents required to register right of residence07 Registering your residency in Sweden07 Residence and work permits for non EU/EEA citizens07 Required documents08 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND IDENTITY CARD08 Registration and obtaining a personal identification number08 Identity Card08 CUSTOMS CLEARANCE08 Import of personal goods into Sweden08 Vehicles08 Tobacco and alcohol

08 Pets

09 SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICAL CARE09 SOCIAL SECURITY09 MEDICAL CARE09 Health Centres for mothers and children MVC and BVC09 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE09 Sjukvrdsupplysningen09 Medical assistance for children telephone10 HOSPITALS10 WALK-IN CLINICS10 MEDICAL CENTRES

10 OTHER ALTERNATIVES10 PHARMACY11 DENTAL CARE

12 HOUSING12 RENTING AN APARTMENT IN SWEDEN12 First hand contract12 Second hand conctract12 Companies offering furnished rental apartments12 PURCHASING AN APARTMENT OR HOUSE12 RELOCATION COMPANIES

13 PRACTICAL ISSUES13 ELECTRICITY13 TELEVISION13 TELEPHONY AND INTERNET13 TELEPHONE14 CELL/MOBILE PHONES14 INTERNET

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14 NEWSPAPERS14 BANKS AND POST OFFICES15 PUBLIC TRANSPORT15 AIRPORTS15 PORT15 OWNING A CAR15 Registering a new car15 Annual roadworthy inspection15 Speed limits15 Drinking and driving15 Winter tires16 Safety: Dimmed headlights and seat belts16 Pedestrian crossings16 Parking16 Idling

17 TAXES AND BUSINESS17 TAXES17 Salaries and trade unions17 The structure of Swedish taxation17 Tax on employment income18 Tax on capital income18 Tax relief for foreign key personnel18 Corporate taxation18 VAT (Value Added Tax)18 BUSINESS18 Establishing your own business, Patents and registration18 Associations for entrepreneurs

18 Advisors19 EDUCATION19 THE INTERNATIONAL DAY CARE CENTRES20 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND BILINGUAL SCHOOLS20 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM IN ENGLISH20 BOARDING SCHOOLS IN SWEDEN21 UNIVERSITIES21 GRADES AND LANGUAGE COURSES21 Translation of degrees and grades21 Swedish language courses

22 SPOUCES LOOKING FOR A JOB IN THE GOTHENBURG REGION

22 BEFORE MOVING TO THE GOTHENBURG REGION22 Contact the EURES-office in Gothenburg (EU/EES)22 Recognition of qualifications from abroad22 Right to unemployment benefits?22 WHEN YOU HAVE ARRIVED TO THE GOTHENBURG REGION22 Establish contact with your local Arbetsfrmedlingen22 Register at a wide range of recruitment companies

23 CULTURE AND LEISURE23 CONSERT HALLS AND MUSEUMS23 ART GALLERIES23 AMUSEMENT PARKS

23 GARDENS23 SPORT AND EVENT STADIUMS24 CHURCHES24 CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS FOR EXPATS25 TOURISM, SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTS25 READING

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112

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 112

This is a general number for all of Sweden.The operator will help you at all timeswith anything concerning,Ambulance,Rescue and Fire Brigade, Police,Medical Assistance, Poisons,Acute Dental Careor a Priest.

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WELCOME TO THEGOTHENBURG REGION!

Gothenburg is both a historical and an international city. Theclimate in Gothenburg has been an international one since thecity was founded in 1621. The citys first council consisted of fiveDutchmen, two Germans, two Scots and three Swedes and thecity had three official languages at this time.

Today the international feel of the city can be largely attributed

to the influence of people from abroad. English is widely spokenand television programmes can be viewed in Swedish (of course),English, German, French and many other languages.

You will find yourself feeling very much at home in Gothenburgafter only a short time. It is a city that embraces a top quality oflife, a rich cultural scene, a clean environment, good connectionsto the rest of Europe, a beautiful coastline and lots of accessiblegreen areas.

Gothenburg is a great place to work, live and enjoy. You have

made a good choice. Welcome!

Gothenburg is Swedens second largest city, with approximately 520 000 inhabitants living within the city centre and 930 000 living inthe Gothenburg region.THE CITY OF GOTHENBURG

BUSINESS REGION GTEBORGBusiness Region Gteborg is a non-profit organization that works to promote and augment growth and employment in theGothenburg region. Business Region Gteborg works with business development and investment and also assists with theestablishment of new businesses. Business Region Gteborg aims to foster and sustain a diversified business climate in theGothenburg region, which includes 13 municipalities; Ale, Alingss, Gothenburg, Hrryda, Kungsbacka, Kunglv, Lerum, Lilla Edet,Mlndal, Partille, Stenungsund, Tjrn and cker.

Business Region Gteborg takes pleasure in inviting all newcomers to the Gothenburg region. Please feel free to contact us if youhave any questions:

Petra Sedelius Helen Teame Head of Investment Service Establishment and Investment Advisor Phone +46 31 367 61 30 Phone +46 31 367 61 39 Mobile +46 705 26 08 28 Mobile +46 730 77 66 57 [email protected] [email protected]

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DISCLAIMERPlease contact the appropriate authorities, as listed in this guide if you have further queries or concerns. Thecompanies and contact names used are examples only and their inclusion should not be seen as partiality. Weadvise you to look for other companies using the internet. All facts quoted are subject to change due to changingmarket conditions.

NotesThe internet provides a wealth of information. In the Get Local Guide we are giving you several useful web sitesthat will make moving and living in the Gothenburg region easier. The information presented in this guide shouldprove useful to expatriates, entrepreneurs, students or anyone relocating or moving to Sweden. The focus is onthe Gothenburg region.

Use www.hitta.se or www.eniro.seto find telephone numbers or addresses in Sweden. These sites are in Swedish.For www.hitta.sethe first question is Vad sker du? (What are you looking for?). Here you can write a per-sons name, name of a company or branch (e.g. Relocation Companies) and the second question asked is Var?(Where?). Here you can write Gteborg or a street name or area. Another useful site is www.tyda.se, a sitewhere you can translate words from Swedish to English and the other way around.

NB: All sites referred to in this guide include some information in English, unless otherwise stated as (Swedishonly). You can use Google (www.translate.google.se) to translate sites that are in Swedish into your language.

Please also note that there is a considerable difference between the regulations covering EU citizens moving toSweden and non-EU citizens. It is easier for EU citizens to move between any countries that are part of the Euro-pean Union. They do not need a residence permit or a work permit. Non-EU citizens must apply for a resident andwork permit before moving to Sweden. This distinction has been made clear in the text.

InterpretersYou are entitled to request the service of an interpreter when speaking with Swedish authorities such as police,lawyers or government municipal departments. You need to specify that you need an interpreter in advance. Thegovernment authority pays for the interpreters services.

Month of publication: July 2011

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Tjrn

StenungsundMs Anette OscarssonBusiness Development ManagerPhone: +46 303 68 301

[email protected]

TjrnMr Berndt GrnlundBusiness Development ManagerPhone: +46 304 60 14 [email protected]

ckerMs Katarina StensrydBusiness Development Manager

Phone: +46 31 97 63 [email protected]

REGIONAL CONTACTSPlease contact the responsible municipality to obtain information about housing, schools, services etc in a particular town withinthe Gothenburg region. Here we provide you with contact information for the thirteen municipalities.


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Prior to moving Inform the appropriate authorities in your home country

that you are moving abroad.

Collect official documentation relating to your civil status,work experience, school and medical records etc.

Renew your passport. Ensure that it is valid for at least6 months as it could be difficult to obtain residence andwork permits otherwise.

Non EU citizens: Apply for residence and/or work permits.

Non EU citizens: Apply for a visa to enter Sweden (ifapplicable). See web site of the government (regeringen)www.regeringen.se for a list of countries requiring visasfor Sweden.

Non EU citizens: Fill in a TV740.42 form for customs relief onpersonal belongings to be imported into Sweden. Thisform can be found at the web site of Swedish Customs

(Tullverket): www.tullverket.se. Make an inventory of all the household items you plan to

ship to Sweden.

Non EU citizens: If you plan to stay in Sweden for less than12 months, arrange a comprehensive health plan in yourhome country.

EU citizens: Bring the European Health Insurance Card(or E111) issued in your home country withyou. This formcovers health benefits until you are registered in theSwedish social security system.

EU citizens: Apply for an E101 form, in your home country,

if you plan to remain in its social security system. Arrange housing.

Research day care centers, schools or universities for yourchildren. (if applicable)

Ensure that your driving license is valid for the wholeperiod when you will reside in Sweden. (Non-EU citizenssee information below).

Once you have moved EU citizens: Report to your local tax office, (Skatteverket)

www.skatteverket.sein person, to apply for registrationand a personal identification number (personnummer),if you intend to remain in Sweden for at least 1 year.

Report to your local Social Insurance Office(Frskringskassan) www.forsakringskassan.se/sprak/engtoregister for social insurance benefits. (If you are inSweden for at least one year and do not intend to remainin the social security system of your home country).

Enrol children in day care, schools and universities. (ifapplicable)

Resolve housing and remaining utility supply issues.

Open a bank account (see lists of banks under headingPractical issues).

Install a telephone and internet (see list of providers

under heading Practical issues). Resolve issues regarding special taxation for expats,

pension funds, trade unions etc. (see information underheading Business and taxes).

Enrol in a Swedish language course (see informationunder heading Education).

Apply for a Swedish ID card. (see information below).

EU citizens:Register at the Migration Board (Migrationsverket)

for right of residence. This form can be found at:www.migrationsverket.se.

Non EU citizens:If you plan to stay in Sweden for at least185 days you can apply to the County Administrative Board(Lnsstyrelsen) for permission to drive on your home countrysdriving licence while living in Sweden. You may need to ask aSwedish speaking person with help for this. The address for theform is: http://www.korkortsportalen.se. You will need a personalidentification number to apply for this form on-line. (Swedishonly).EU/EEA citizens only: More detailed information can be found on

www.migrationsverket.se.

NB: EU citizens have to register their residency in Sweden, whereas non-EU citizens have to receive a residence and work permit from the Swedish Embassy/Consulate before they leave their home country. See below for more information.

CHECK LIST, PERMITS AND VISA

CHECK LISTHere is a check list with things to do to prepare for your move. Please note the differences for EU and non-EU citizens. You need toprepare well in advance for a move to a new country. The following is a suggested to-do list to prepare for a move to Sweden:


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RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT

You need to register right of residence. You will find information about how to do that here.

Registering right of residenceEU citizens and their families must register their right of residence within 3 months of entering Sweden. Nordic citizens do not need toregister.

When entering the country all family members need to have a valid passport or identity card proving their citizenship. Allmembers of the family are entitled to begin working immediately.

Documents required to register right of residence: A filled in 140011 form - see the web site of the Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) www.migrationsverket.se. A copy of your passport or identity card. A certificate of employment from your employer, stating the type and period of employment. This must be signed by the

employer. It is advisable to use the Certificate of employment for citizens from the EU/EEA form. See www.migrationsverket.se.

Registering your residency in SwedenIt does not cost anything to register and the registration certificate is permanent. You can do this in one of the following ways: on the Swedish Migration Boards (Migrationsverket) website www.migrationsverket.se.

by post to the Swedish Migration Board. at one of the Swedish Migration Boards Permit Units.

Information about mailing and visiting addresses can be found on www.migrationsverket.se. You will need to fill in theNo. 141011 form, irrespective of how you plan to apply.

The following family members can be included: Husband, wife, registered partner or cohabitant. Children under 21 years of age.

Residence and work permits for non EU/EEA citizens (this includes Swiss citizens)Non- EU/EEA citizens must have a work permit in order to work in Sweden. This must be entered in to your passport before your arrival inSweden. You cannot travel to Sweden and wait for a decision here. If you plan to work in Sweden for more than 3 months, you also requirea residence permit.

An expert/specialist employed by an international concern, travelling to and from Sweden in this capacity, in order to carry out employmentfor temporary periods, does not require a work permit. This only applies if the duration of employment is less than 12 months.

Required documentsYou require the following documents when applying for a residence and work permit in Sweden: (you do this at a Swedish embassy or con-sulate in your home country or country of residence. For a list of addresses, see www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/ ):

A written offer of employment in Sweden. Your employer must fill this in and send it to you. (Form 232011) A passport, valid for the whole of your working period in Sweden. A filled in application form for a work permit (can be obtained from the Swedish Embassy or consulate in your home country). Two recent, colour photos (passport size). You will be notified by the embassy/consulate where you submitted your application. The procedure normally takes 6-8 weeks. Your spouse and children can also apply for a residence permit for the same period as yourself.

Extension of permits: You can apply to the Migration Board (Migrationsverket) www.migrationsverket.se .

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IDENTFICATION NUMBER AND IDENTITY CARD

Registration and obtaining a personal identification number: Entering Sweden: (both EU and non-EU citizens)

If you plan to stay in Sweden for more than one year you need to visit the local tax office (Skattemyndigheten), in person, as soon as pos-sible, to apply for civil registration and to receive a personal identification number. You will fill in a form (Notification of Immigration intoSweden), which is needed to clear your personal goods through customs when they arrive.

Take with you:

Your passport Your residence permit/visa (if applicable) Documents relating to your civil status (eg. Marriage certificate) Birth certificates for children under 18 years of age

The tax offices in Gothenburg are located on: stra Hamngatan 16 (Nordstan), Angereds Torg 3 and Frlunda Torg.

All members of the family need to be present to register. Note that you need to have an address before you can register. Within a week, thetax office will send you a personal number for all members of your family. It is important to learn these numbers off by heart as you will beasked for them quite often.

Identity Card

It is recommended that you have such an ID card. You can order an ID card from the tax office (Skatteverket) www.skatteverket.se. Ap-plicants must have a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) and show a receipt that they have paid 400SEK to the Skatteverketaccount. You must personally visit the tax agency to prove your identity and to be photographed. You must have documentation to confirmyour identity with you. Non EU citizens: Bring your passport with the residence permit in it. The tax office will then check this informationwith that registered at the Migration Board.

EU citizens can use their EU passports as identification when obtaining a Swedish ID card.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCERules concerning import of personal goods, vehicles, tobacco, alcohol and pets.

Import of personal goods into SwedenEU/EEA citizens do not need to declare their goods with Swedish customs. Non EU-EEA citizens must fulfil certain conditions to be grantedsales tax (VAT) relief. For more information see Swedish Customs (Tullverket) www.tullverket.se.

VehiclesFor information about importing vehicles, registration and inspection requirements, see the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen)www.transportstyrelsen.se.

Tobacco and alcoholTax is payable on the import of alcohol and tobacco. For information see Swedish Customs (Tullverket) www.tullverket.se.

PetsThere are a number of things to consider before bringing pets to Sweden. See the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket)www.jordbruksverket.sefor detailed information.

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SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICAL CARE

SOCIAL SECURITY

As soon as you have been registered (civil registration) in Sweden, Swedish social security will apply, covering benefits like pension, medicalcare and health insurance. Social insurance is an important part of the Swedish social security system. The Swedish social insurance coverseveryone that lives or works in Sweden. It provides financial protection for families and children, for persons with a disability and in connectionwith illness, work injury and old age. Through the Swedish membership of the EU, you may also be eligible for social insurance benefits in otherEU member states. For more information about this, visit the web siteof Frskringskassan www.forsakringskassan.se .

MEDICAL CARE (Sjukvrd)

The company you work for may organize medical treatment for you. If they do not then you can contact your local Medical Centre (Vrdcentral)if you need to see a doctor. You can also contact one of the walk-in-clinics as listed below. Note that you may not always be able to see thesame doctor. You can find your local Medical Centre at http://primarvardengoteborg.vgregion.se. (Swedish only)

You can register with a doctor at any medical centre. For more information see: http://www1.vgregion.se/dinlakare/pdf/eng.pdf.

Health Centres for mothers and children MVC and BVCYou should contact your local Mdravrdcentralen (MVC) if you are pregnant or require information regarding birth control. If you have achild under school age (6) contact your local Barnavrdscentralen (BVC) to join the vaccination programme and to have your child examinedregularly. You can find your local Mdravrdcentral or Barnavrdcentral at http://primarvardengoteborg.vgregion.se. (Swedish only)

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - TELEPHONE

SjukvrdsupplysningenIf you call 703 15 00 from the Gothenburg area you can speak to a nurse who can give you medical advice and advise you whether or not toseek further medical assistance. Most of these nurses speak English. You can also dial the number 1177 from anywhere in the country. Alsosee www.1177.sefor on-line medical assistance. (Swedish only). If it is an emergency, however, always dial 112.

Medical assistance for children telephoneCall 343 40 00 after 4pm and before 8am if your child is sick and you need advice as to what to do.

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MEDICAL CENTRES

Backa LkarhusVisiting Address: Herkulesgatan 1KWeb Site: www.backalakarhus.se

(Swedish only)Phone: 031-744 23 30Opening Hours: Mon-Friday 8am-10pm.

Sat 10am-4pm.

Capio Vrdcentral AxessVisiting Address: Sdra Allgatan 6 (Situated

close to Jrntorget)

Web Site: www.capiovardcentral.se/axess(Swedish only)

Phone: 031-725 00 75Opening Hours: 7am-10pm every day.

Cityakuten NordstanVisiting Address: Nordstadstorget 6, 6th floor

(Femmanhuset)Web Site: www.cityakuten.sePhone: 031-10 10 10Opening Hours: Mon 9am-8pm.

Tue Fri 9am-5pm.

Closed weekends.

HagaklinikenVisiting address: Frsta Lnggatan 16Web Site: www.hagakliniken.se

(Swedish only)Phone: 031-380 20 20Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-8pm

Fri 8am-6pmSat 10am-5pm

HOSPITALMlndalssjukhus(adults)Visiting Address: Gteborgsvgen 31, Mlndal

Web Site: www.sahlgrenska.sePhone: 031-343 10 00

Sahlgrenska Sjukhuset(adults)Visiting Address: Gullhedsgatan 19

(Situated west of the city).

Web site: www.sahlgrenska.sePhone: 031-342 10 00

stra sjukhuset (adults and children)Visiting Address: Smrslottsgatan 1

(Situated east of the city. Drive alongthe E20 towards Stockholm).

Web Site: www.sahlgrenska.sePhone: 031-343 40 00

HOSPITALS (Sjukhus)There are three main hospitals in the Gothenburg area.These are:

WALK-IN CLINICS (Jourcentral)These are local medical centers with extended opening hours.The fee varies between 120 and 480SEK.You usually need to book an appointment in advance.

MEDICAL CENTRES (Vrdcentral)Here we present some of the medical centres you will find inthe Gothenburg area.

PHARMECIESWITH EXTENDED OPENING HOURSApoteket HjrtatVisiting Address: Gtgatan 12 (stra Nordstan shopping mall)Phone: 0771 405 405Opening hours: 8am-10pm every day.

Apoteket SmrblommanVisiting Address: Smrslottsgatan 1, stra SjukhusetPhone: 0771 450 450Opening hours: 9am-10pm weekdays. 11am-10pm weekends.

PHARMACY (Apotek)There is no longer a government monopoly on phar-macies. Many of the pharmacies will have the wordapotek somewhere in its name - like MedstopApotek and Apoteksgruppen. However there arepharmacies without the word apotek such as

Kronans Droghandel. You can also purchase painkillers and other non-prescription medicines at super-markets and even petrol stations.

There are two pharmacies in Gothenburg withextended opening hours. These are:

OTHER ALTERNATIVES

Private Health Care (Privatlkare)There are also private doctors. You can search www.hitta.seor www.eniro.sefor this information using privatlkare.

The Mobile Doctor (Doktorn kan komma)This is a private doctor who makes home visits, see www.doktornkankomma.se

Children up to theage of 19 has free

healthcare.

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EMERGENCY DENTAL CLINICS (Akut Tandvrd)AkuttandvrdenVisiting Address: Odinsgatan 10Web Site: www.vgregionen.sePhone: 031-80 78 00Opening hours: 8am-8pm weekdays. 8am-4pm weekends.

Call in advance to make an appointment.

TandakutenVisiting Address: Engelbrektsgatan 34C (City centre, near the Avenue)Phone: 031-16 54 49Opening hours: 8am-5pm (closed for lunch 1pm-2pm)

weekdays. 8am-4pm weekends.Call in advance to make an appointment.

DENTAL CARE (Tandvrd)

Children under 19 years of age have free dental care at the National Dental Service (Folktandvrden) www.folktandvarden.se.The nationalinsurance also covers a small part of the treatment costs for adults. You can search for dentists on the internet (www.hitta.seor

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First hand contract (frstahandskontrakt)You rent directly from the owner of the building. It is currently dif-ficult to obtain such a contract in the Gothenburg area, unless youare willing to pay a very high rent. First hand contract apartmentsare always unfurnished. You can also contact the Gothenburg Hous-ing Association (Boplats Gteborg) www.boplats.se. Boplats Gte-borg offers apartments to rent from all public real estate companiesand man y of the private owned real estate concerns.

Second hand contract (andrahandskontrakt)This is when you sublet from the individual who rents directly fromthe owner. Normally these contracts are for a limited period oftime. The apartments can be rented furnished or unfurnished.

HOUSING

Sweden generally has a high standard of housing and most homes are well furnished and equipped with modern appliances. Many apart-ments that are let/sold will include a dishwasher (if already installed), washing machine, dryer and wardrobes. If there is no washing machineor dryer in the apartment, you will most likely find it in the basement of the building.

RENTING AN APARTMENT IN SWEDENIn Sweden there are two types of rental contracts available. Both usually include the cost of heating and water in the rent.

Companies offering furnished rental apartmentsYou can also contact the following companies (these generally offer apartments for short term rentals):Apartment AB www.apartmentab.se (Swedish only)Design Apartments www.designapartments.seFretagsbostder www.foretagsbostader.seSGS Veckobostder www.sgsveckobostader.se

PURCHASING AN APARTMENT OR HOUSEWhen you purchase an apartment in Sweden you pay the purchase price and then a monthly charge which covers repairs, maintenance andsometimes electricity and heating.

Almost all apartments and houses for sale in the Gothenburg area can be seen on www.hemnet.se. (Swedish only).

RELOCATION COMPANIESHere is an incomplete list of the relocation companies in the Gothenburg area. These companies can help you with everything relating toyour move to Gothenburg.

Cito Moveo AB www.citomoveo.comHuman Entrance AB www.humanentrance.comKey Relocation Center AB www.keyrelocation.seNordic Relocation Group www.nrgab.comProbis AB www.probis.se(primarily IT and India)Vstsvenska Industri- & Handelskammaren www.handelskammaren.net

For a complete list of relocation companies, please visit the web site of European Relocation Association, www.eura-relocation.com . Note

that relocation companies dont work directly with individuals, but with companies.

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PRACTICAL ISSUES

TELEPHONY AND INTERNET

Note: Several of these providers offer Swedish website only

Telephone Cell/mobile Internetinstallation phones subscription

Teliawww.telia.se

Tele2www.tele2.se

ComHemwww.comhem.se

Bredbandsbolagetwww.bredbandsbolaget.se

Glocalnetwww.glocalnet.se

Telenorwww.telenor.se

All Telewww.alltele.se

3www.tre.se

Comviqwww.comviq.se

ELECTRICITY

Sweden has over 100 electricity providers. You are not free to choose your net provider but you may chooseyour electricity provider. The major providers in the Gothenburg area are:

Fortum www.fortum.se (Swedish only)Gteborg Energi www.goteborgenergi.seMlndal Energi www.molndalenergi.se

More information about electricity can be found at the web site of the Swedish Consumer Electricity AdviceBureau,www.elradgivningsbyran.seand at www.elskling.se(Swedish only). The electricity voltage inSweden is 230 volts/50Hz.

TELEVISION

The Swedish Broadcasting Corporation (Sveriges Television) www.svt.se(Swedish only) is state-owned and

financed from compulsory license fees. For more information about the compulsory radio and TV fee, seewww.radiotjanst.se.

You can search the internet for information about cable and satellite television providers. Some of these areComHem www.comhem.se(Swedish only), Boxer www.boxer.se(Swedish only) and Canal Digitalwww.canaldigital.se(Swedish only).

TELEPHONE

There are about 40 different companies that can install a telephone for you. These are listed atwww.telepriskollen.se. The most common providers are listed above. All information about names, addresses,telephone numbers etc. (for both companies and private persons) can be found on www.hitta.seorwww.eniro.se. These are both in Swedish but relatively simple to understand anyway. You can dial 118 118 fordirectory assistance.


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BanksThere are four major banks in Sweden;

Handelsbanken www.handelsbanken.se

Nordea www.nordea.se (Swedish only)

SEB www.seb.se

Swedbank www.swedbank.se

Other banks are represented in the Gothenburg region, such as DnB Nor (www.dnbnor.se) and Danske Bank(www.danskebank.se). You will find many more by searching on the internet.

Post offices

You can send letters and parcels and collect parcels at supermarkets and petrol stations. Contact the Post Office(Posten) www.posten.seto find out where the nearest postal centre to you is.

CELL/MOBILE PHONES

Europe has a GSM 900/1800 system. Gothenburg adapted the 4G network as one of the first cities in the world.The city centre is well-equiped with WiFi hotspots. Cell phones must be able to use the GSM or 3G network.There are plenty of shops selling mobile phones. The personnel will be able to assist you and answer your ques-tions.

You can buy a phone and then buy a prepaid phone card or you can pay less for the phone and then signa contract for 12-48 months and receive a monthly bill. See the list for some of the major providers.

INTERNET

There are several internet providers. See www.telepriskollen.se. See the list for some of the major providers.

NEWSPAPERS

Daily Swedish newspapers in English on the webGteborg Daily, www.goteborgdaily.se , offers Swedish news in English on the web from a Gothenburgpoint of view.

The Local, www.thelocal.se, offers Swedish news on the web for all of Sweden. Rather Stockholm oriented but

presents general information as well.

The Gothenburg Region - daily newspapers in SwedishGteborgs-Posten (GP) - www.gp.se

Other Swedish daily newspapers (Swedish only) are Svenska Dagbladet www.svd.se, Dagens Nyheterwww.dn.se, Sydsvenskan www.sydsvenskan.seand Dagens Industri www.di.se.

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All motor vehicles, including mopeds, must be covered by third party liability insurance. You can obtain a list of insurancecompanies onwww.hitta.seor www.eniro.seby searching for bilfrskring Gteborg, such as:

Folksam www.folksam.seIF www.if.se (Swedish only)Lnsfrskring www.lansforsakringar.seTrygg-Hansa www.trygghansa.se (Swedish only)

OWNING A CARIf you have a company car then the practicalities will be looked after by your company. If you purchasea car, yourself, you will have to register the car etc;

Registering a new carOnce you have purchased a car you need to report this to the Traffic Registry Department at the Swed-ish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) www.transportstyrelsen.se. The dealer will usually assist withthis. You will receive a registration certificate verifying that you own the vehicle. You will need to pay anannual registration fee. This information will be sent to you.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTThe public transport in the Gothenburg Region is provided by Vsttrafik. The system is well developed and the commuting area is expandingevery year. On www.vasttrafik.se you find general information about commuting in the region as well as information about journey planning andwhere you can buy your transport tickets.

AIRPORTSGteborg Landvetter AirportGteborg Landvetter Airport, the international airport of Western Sweden, is situated about 25 kilometers from the city centre and is easilyaccessible by bus or taxi. For more information see Swedavia, www.swedavia.se(all Swedish airports).

Gteborg City airportGteborg City Airport is situated 15 kilometers from the city centre and is primarily for low-cost airlines. For more information seewww.goteborgcityairport.se.

PORTPort of GothenburgThis is the largest port in the Nordic area. Almost three million passengers pass through the port annually, mostly via ferries to Fredrikshamn(Denmark) or Kiel (Germany). See www.stenaline.comfor more information.

Annual roadworthy inspection (bilbesiktningen)All motor vehicles older than 3 years old must be inspected annually to ensure safety and environmental standards. See the web site of theSwedish Motor Vehicle Inspection Company (Svensk Bilprovning)- www.bilprovningen.se.

Speed limitsThere are speed limits on all roads and these vary considerably from 20km/h in some tightly built up areas to 110km/h, on some highways.Common speed-limits are 50 km/h, 70km/h and 90km/h. It is essential that you observe these limits. Look for the speed limit signs.

Drinking and drivingSweden has very strict laws regarding drinking and driving. The legal limit is 0.02%. A police officer can stop you and ask you to take a breatha-lyzer test at any time.

Winter tyres (vinterdck)In Sweden you need a summer and a winter set of tyres. There are two different types of winter tyres that are approved in Sweden. One is withsteel studs (dubbdck) and the other is without. Your car must be fitted with winter tyres from December 1 until March 31, if winter conditions arein force (if there is snow or ice on the roads). You are not allowed to have winter tyres (with studs) on your car before October 1 or after April 15.

Some European countries have banned these tyres (with studs) on their roads. The Traffic Registry Department at Swedish Transport Agency(Transportstyrelsen) www.transportstyrelsen.sewill give you more information about this. There are certain streets in Gothenburg (Odinsgatanand Friggagatan) where you are not allowed to drive with studded tyres. More streets will be included in the winter of 2011.See: www.goteborg.sefor more information.


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Safety:Dimmed headlights and seat beltsAll cars must have their lights on, even during the day. The law also requires that everyone in the car wear a seat belt. Children under the heightof 135cm must be secured in a childs seat.

Pedestrian crossingsPedestrians have right of way at pedestrian crossings.

Parkingwww.europark.sepresents a list of parking areas. Chose Gteborg where it says Vlj Stad. Some of them are:

Heden (Outdoor parking area)P-Hus Aveny and Kungsgaraget www.europark.seP-Hus City www.kompassen.se (Swedish only, shows a map)P-Hus Nordstan www.nordstan.se

If you live in the city you are eligible for a residential parking permit (Boendeparkering). You need to have a personnummer (personal identi-fication number) and a registration plate number to obtain one of these. Go to www.goteborg.seand see under Travel and Transport/Parkingpermits for more information.

Idling (tomgngskrning)Drivers are not permitted to leave their engines idling for more than one minute.


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TAXES

Salaries and Trade UnionsSwedish salaries are greatly influenced by the trade unions (fackfreningar). There are different unions but they are all part of a centralorganization. See www.sweden.se/eng for more information about the unions and working in Sweden, in general. Look under the headingWork and then Labor market.

The structure of Swedish taxationThe Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket),www.skatteverket.sewill provide you a lot of information regarding the Swedish tax system. You may

need to consult a tax specialist if you have income or property in both Sweden and in your home country. You will find more information onwww.sweden.se/engunder the heading Work and then under The Swedish System.

Tax on employment incomeFor employment income the main taxes are municipal income tax and state income tax. The municipal income tax rates vary slightly accordingto in which municipal the person lives in. In Gothenburg the municipal income tax for year 2011 is approximately 32%. Based on progressivetax rates the highest tax margin rate in Gothenburg is approximately 57%.

Tax rates applicable to resident individuals in 2011 (in SEK):

Taxable income over Not over State income tax Municipal income tax

0 395 600 0% Approx. 32%

395 600 560 900 20% Approx. 32%

560 900 and above 25% Approx. 32%

An individual who is resident in Sweden is liable to pay Swedish taxes on his/her worldwide income. A person will be considered as resident inSweden if he/she is domiciled in Sweden (i.e. has a permanent home in Sweden), stays continuously in Sweden for more than six months or hasan essential connection to Sweden. Taxable income includes all remuneration received from employers, whether in cash or in kind, such as freefood, free accommodation, company cars etc. Pensions, unemployment benefits etc. are also included in the taxable income. It is permissibleto deduct certain costs from the income, e.g. travelling costs between work and home.An individual who is nonresident (for example is working in Sweden for less than six months) is subject to Swedish income tax only onincome arising from sources in Sweden.

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Tax on capital incomeCapital income is taxed separately from employment income at a flat rate of 30%. Capital income is for example interest, gains from thesale of capital assets and dividends.

Interest expenses and capital losses can be set off against capital income. 30% of a net capital loss (or 21% when the total net capital lossexceeds SEK 100,000) can be set off against tax on income from employment.

Tax relief for foreign key personnel

Special rules on taxation apply to foreign experts and key personnel. This legislation entitles a 25% reduction on taxable income during the firstthree years of employment in Sweden i.e., only 75% of the individuals income, including benefits, will be taxed. Some benefits, e.g. school feesfor children are tax exempt. In addition, employers will receive a 25% reduction on the base on which social security contribution is calculated.

In order to qualify for tax relief you must be able to prove that:a) You are a specialist, scientist or expert with competencies that are not available or difficult to find in Sweden. You can

also be a senior executive or belong to the senior management group of a company.b) You are employed by a Swedish company or a foreign company which has a permanent establishment in Sweden.c) You are not a Swedish citizen and have not been a resident in Sweden during a 5 year period prior to the assignment in Sweden.d) Your stay in Sweden is not expected to exceed more than 5 years.

Application forms and more information can be found on the web site of the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) www.skatteverket.seandForskarskattenmnden www.forskarskattenamnden.se. This special tax relief for experts must be applied for within 3 months from the start

of the employment in Sweden.

Corporate taxationSweden has a corporate tax of 26.3%.

VAT - Value Added Tax (moms)VAT is generally charged with 25% on the sale of goods and services (for example for clothes and household appliances). The amount oftaxation varies according to the type of goods and services. A lower tax rate, 12%, applies on e g food products. Books, newspapers andentrance to sporting and cultural events are taxed at 6%.

For expertise regarding international tax issues you may wish to contact a company that offers financial and taxation support. You are wel-

come to contact Business Region Gteborg www.businessregiongoteborg.comor search the internet (www.hitta.seor www.eniro.se) usingskatt/finanskonsulter and Gteborg.

BUSINESS

Establishing your own business, Patents and RegistrationThe Swedish Patent and Registration office (Patent- och Registreringsverket, PRV) www.prv.se can assist you with the following: Starting up a business Registering a new business Applying for a patent Registering a trademark Providing competitor information

The Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket) www.bolagsverket.secan help with information regarding different types of legalbusiness entities.

Associations for entrepreneurs (Fretagarfreningar)The Swedish Association of Ethnic Entrepreneurs (Internationella fretagarfreningen i Sverige)www.ifs.a.se can assist with starting up orexpanding a business in Sweden. The information on their site is available in a number of languages.

The Centre for New Entrepreneurs, (Nyfretagarcentrum)www.gbgnfc.se(Swedish only) can assist those considering starting up their ownbusinesses.

Advisors

Business Region Gteborg, www.businessregiongoteborg.com can assist anyone interested in developing business in the Gothenburgregion. You will get the right contacts, finding professional advisors, and developing networks that suit your particular business needs.

Invest Sweden,www.investsweden.secan provide you with a wealth of information regarding the costs of establishing a business and theadvantages of establishing in Sweden.


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EDUCATION

In Sweden schooling is compulsory for all children between the ages of 7 and 16. Pre-school is offered from the age of 6. The school yearbegins in August and ends in early June. The majority of schools in Sweden are publicly financed and all children have the right to a freeeducation.

ABC All About Children Preschoolwww.abcallaboutchildren.comCentrally located in the city.

The English School Gothenburg, ESGwww.theenglishschool.seDay Care and Nursery school.Located in Vstra Frlunda.

The French Schoolwww.franskaskolangoteborg.seSwedish school with a French profile.Located in the city.

Happy Kids Educationwww.happykids.seBilingual pre-school.Two locations Kllered and Kungsbacka.

My Little Tribewww.childactivitycentre.seBilingual pre-school.Located in the western part of Gothenburg.

The International Preschoolwww.theinternationalpreschool.comThree locations Gullheden, Biskopsgrden andMajorna.

Vittrawww.vittra.seA bilingual school and pre-school (Swedish andEnglish).Four locations in the Gothenburg region CityCentral, Mlnlycke, Alingss and Kungsbacka.

INTERNATIONAL DAY CARE CENTERSSweden has many well-equipped day care centers that are of a high standard. Both of the parents must work, study or be looking for a job,in order to keep their children at a day care center. The child must be between 1 and 5 years of age and have a personal identification num-ber. You can obtain more information at the web site of Skolverketwww.skolverket.se(Swedish only). There are a number of internationalday care centers in Gothenburg:

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Gothenburg region,ISGR (Grades 0-9)www.isgr.seTwo locations in the city.

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND BILINGUAL SCHOOLSThe Swedish school system: Pre-school for 6 year olds Primary and Junior High School education (compulsory) for children between 7 and 16 (Grades 1 to 9) Senior High School (Gymnasium) Grades 10 12. This is not compulsory but a prerequisite for anyone wanting to study at a

tertiary level.

There is one international school in the Gothenburg region and several bilingual schools:

The English School Gothenburg, ESGwww.theenglishschool.seLocated in Vstra Frlunda.

Internationella Engelska Skolan, IESwww.engelska.se/gothenburg/Located in Gothenburg, close to Mlndal.

The German School/Deutsche Schulewww.tyskaskolan.nuLocated in the city center.

The French schoolwww.franskaskolangoteborg.seSwedish school with French profile.Located in the city.

The Japanese schoolContact Sue Lindstedt-ShinoharaPhone: 0704-303866Note that this school is open 2 hours a week Fridays.Children attending this school also attend either aSwedish school or an international school.Located in the city.

The Swedish-Finnish school

www.sverigefinskaskolan.orgLocated on Hisingen, Gothenburg.

Vittrawww.vittra.se

Bi-lingual school, Swedish and English.see under heading for Day Care Centers.

Arans High Schoolwww.aranasgymnasiet.kungsbacka.seSearch for baccalaureate on theweb site. Located in Kungsbacka.

Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiethttp://www.gymnasium.se/International_Baccalaureate_IB_61231.htmLocated in Gothenburg.

The International High School of theGothenburg Region, IHGRwww.ihgr.seLocated in Gothenburg.

The Grenna schoolwww.grennaskolan.se

The Lundsberg schoolwww.lundsbergsskola.se

The Sigtuna Schoolwww.sshl.se

BOARDING SCHOOLS IN SWEDEN

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM IN ENGLISHThe following are Swedish schools that offer the International Baccalaureate Program in English:


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UNIVERSITIES

Sweden has approximately 61 universities and colleges. The Gotenburg region has 7 institutions of higher education with University ofGothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology being the largest and most well known. All university education in Sweden is free. Foreignstudents must pay a fee from July 1, 2011.

Chalmers University of Technology www.chalmers.seThis university is world-renowned for its high quality of technical education.

University of Gothenburg www.gu.seThis university is one of the most popular in Sweden and offers a huge variety of courses (in both English and Swedish). The university has 8faculties:

Creative Arts www.konst.gu.se/englishSocial Sciences www.samfak.gu.se/faculty_of_social_scienceNatural Sciences www.science.gu.se/englishHumanities http://www.hum.gu.se/englishEducation www.ufn.gu.se/englishInformation Technology www.itufak.gu.seBusiness, Economics and Law http://www.handels.gu.se/Health Sciences www.sahlgrenska.gu.se/english

GRADES AND LANGUAGE COURSES

Translation of degrees and grades

The International Department of the National Agency for Higher Education (Hgskoleverket) www.hsv.secan assist with translations ofdegrees and grades. See also www.studyinsweden.sefor more information.

Swedish language coursesIntroductory courses in Swedish (Swedish for Immigrants/SFI) are offered by the government, free of charge.

See: http://www.vux.goteborg.se/sfi_sprak/sfi_engelska.pdf. For more information about which schools in the Gothenburg Region that isoffering SFI-courses, see www.goteborg.se

The following also offer Swedish courses:

Berlitz Languages www.berlitz.seEF Corporate Language Training www.ef.se (Swedish only)

Folkuniversitetet www.folkuniversitet.se/goteborgLorensbergs www.lorensbergs.seMedborgarskolan www.medborgarskolan.seWllgren Information & PR www.wallgren.se

For schools offering freelanguage education forimmigrants (SFI-courses)see www.goteborg.se andchoose other languages fortranslation of the website.



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CULTURE AND LEISURECooperation, consensus and teamwork tend to characterize the Swedish workplace. The dress code is relatively informal. Working hours areusually flexible and Swedes tend to take at least 5 weeks holiday, usually in July. The family is very important and leave is granted for parentsto look after their sick children or to spend a day with them at school. Maternity and paternity leave is the norm in Sweden.

CONSERT HALLS AND MUSEUMSGothenburg has many theatres, cinemas, museums, an opera and a large concert hall (home of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra).Visiting English theatre groups come to Gothenburg and perform plays in English. Check www.goteborgdaily.seto see what is happening inGothenburg.

There is an English speaking theatre company called GEST (The Gothenburg English Speaking Theatre) See www.gest.sefor information

about their coming productions.

Some of the concert halls and museums that Gothenburg has to offer:

Gteborgsoperan www.en.opera.seGteborg Concert Hall www.gso.se

Aeroseum www.aeroseum.seGotenburg Marime Adventure Center(Maritiman) www.maritiman.seGothenburg Art Museum(Gteborgs Konstmuseum) www.konstmuseum.goteborg.seGothenburg City Museum(Gteborgs Stadsmuseum) www.stadsmuseum.goteborg.seThe Maritime Museum(Sjfartsmuseet) www.sjofartsmuseum.goteborg.seMuseum of World Culture(Vrldskulturmuseet) www.varldskulturmuseet.se

The Rhsska Museum(Rhsska museet) www.designmuseum.seUniverseum www.universeum.se

ART GALLERIESThere are a number of galleries in the Gothenburg area. You can use www.hitta.seand write konstgallerier (where it says vad skerdu?) and then Gteborg (where it says Var?).

Check out www.kulturnat.goteborg.se. This site has lots of good information about what is happening on the culture scene in Gothenburg.(Swedish only)

AMUSEMENT PARKSLiseberg www.liseberg.se

is the largest amusement park in Scandinavia and worth a visit. It has a great Christmas market.

GARDENSThere are many parks and gardens in Gothenburg. The largest and most frequented are:

The Botanical Gardens (Botaniska Trdgrden) www.gotbot.se

The Garden Society of Gothenburg(Trdgrdsfreningen) www.tradgardsforeningen.se

Slottsskogen www.goteborg.se/slottsskogen(Swedish only).(Where there are also animals, a childrens zoo and pony rides)

SPORT AND EVENT STADIUMSThe largest arena is Nya Ullevi(New Ullevi). A huge variety of different events are held here. www.gotevent.se

Gamla Ullevi(Old Ullevi) is mainly used for soccer. www.gamlaullevi.se

Scandinavium is an arena used for ice hockey and other sports as well as international concerts. www.gotevent.se

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The American Womens Club www.awcgothenburg.com

Anglo Swedish Society Gothenburg www.angloswedish.se

The British Club Gothenburg www.britishclub.se

The Canadian Club of West Sweden [email protected](Elizabeth Nostedt)

English speaking Play Group www.englishspeakingplaygroup.com

The Expat Thursday Club(For all expats) www.expatthursday.com

The French-speaking Club (Club Francophone) www.clubfrancophonegbg.org

International Friends of Gothenburg http://ifgothenburg.ning.com/

The International Womens Club www.iwcgothenburg.com

The Mirrabooka Club(Club for Australians) [email protected] (Lucy Lines)

Professional Womens Group (For all nationalities) www.pwggothenburg.org

Toastmasters(Communication skills in English) www.toastmasters.se

St Andrews English Church www.svenskakyrkan.se/goteborg/st.andrews

The Catholic Church www.kristuskonungen.se/

Holds service in English, Spanish etc.Christina Church German Church www.svenskakyrkan.se/tyska

Smyrna International Church www.smyrna.se/centrum/moetesplatser/smyrna-international

Fishers Creek International Church www.fisherscreek.net

The Tabernacle Baptist Church www.tabernaklet.seChurch services are interpreted into English.

Opalkyrkan www.opalkyrkan.seHolds service in Arabic.

Dansk Koloni og Smandskirke www.dkig.se(Danish Church)

Sjmannskirken www.sjomannskirken.no/goteborg(Norwegian Church)

CHURCHES

The following is an incomplete list of the churches in the Gothenburg area which offers service in other languages than Swedish.

For orthodox and other churches/temples please use www.hitta.seor www.eniro.seand search for information. Some of the Swedish citychurches are: Domkyrkan (Dome church), Vasakyrkan, Hagakyrkan, Masthuggskyrkan. For more information visit the web site of SwedishChurch (Svenska Kyrkan) - www.svenskakyrkan.se.

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS FOR EXPATSThe Gothenburg region has many clubs and associations aimed at bringing foreigners together. The following is an incomplete list of clubs

that may be of interest to expats:

There are a number of on-line discussion groups for expats moving to Sweden. Check out: www.expatexpert.com, www.escapeartist.com,http://www.expatinterviews.com/sweden.

If you would like a buddy (someone who has lived here for quite some time and who can meet up with you for a chat), please send an emailto: [email protected] and you will be contacted shortly after.

A useful site for mothers with small children is www.mumsinsweden.com.

Right Management offers a support programme for spouses looking for employment. See www.right.com.


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TOURISM, SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTSThere are many beautiful and interesting places to visit in and around Gothenburg. Some informative sites are;

www.goteborg.comwww.citygbg.sewww.virtualtourist.comwww.gothenburg.world-guides.comwww.visitsweden.comwww.wikitravel.org/en/gothenburgwww.ilovegoteborg.se

The Gothenburg Tourist bureau (Turistbyrn) www.goteborg.comis located at Kungsportsplatsen in the city. If youwould like to see Gothenburg from a boat - take a trip on Paddan between April and October. These boats leave fromjust opposite the Tourist bureau. See http://www.stromma.se/en/Sightseeing/Gothenburg/.

SHOPPINGThere are plenty of places to go shopping in the Gothenburg area see www.goteborg.comand the links below:

Arkaden www.arkaden.nuAvenyn www.avenyn.se

Gothenburg City Shopping (Fredsgatan, Kungsgatan, Nordstan, Avenyn) www.gbgcity.seNK www.nk.seNordstan www.nordstan.se

RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, BARS & NIGHT CLUBSFor restaurants, see www.restaurangguiden.com.

Vasagatan and nearby Haga are very popular caf areas. Severalrestaurants, pubs and coffee shops are also to be found on Linngatan,in the city center and on the Avenue.

The Language Coffee Shop (Sprkcafet) www.sprakcafeet.comattractspeople from different nationalities and of all ages.

For clubs, pubs, bars, casino see www.goteborg.com.

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READING

The Public Library in Gothenburg (Stadsbiblioteket) www.goteborg.se/wps/portal/stadsbiblioteket, near Gtaplatsen, has a huge number ofbooks in English. Ask for help to find Swedish books that have been translated into English.

There are many books you can read about moving to Sweden. Here are just a few suggestions:

Modern-Day Vikings - Christina Johansson Robinowitz and Lisa Werner Carr

Sweden The Secret Files - Colin Moon (humorous and probably best read once you have been in Sweden for a while).

Xenophobes Guide to the Swedes - Peter Berlin

Culture Shock Sweden (A survival guide to customs and etiquette) - Charlotte Rosen Svensson

On My Swedish Island: Discovering the Secrets of Scandinavian well-being - Julie Catterson LindahlOf Swedish Ways - Lily Lorenzen

The Emigrants series - Wilhelm Moberg will also give you some insight into the Swedish people and their history

Simon and the Oaks, and Hannas Daughters - Marianne Fredriksson Give you some background about Gothenrg in the 40s.

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