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Relocating to Stockholm
Moving to Stockholm from Canada offers a unique blend of cosmopolitan city life and natural beauty in one of Europe’s most stunning capitals. Stockholm, built across 14 islands, blends old-world charm with modern Scandinavian design. Planning ahead makes a big difference. Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.
The best time of year to move in is during the summer months of June and July. The weather is pleasant and the days are longest. Winter is challenging due to cold risks and costs complicating the logistics of your move. Further, lacquer finished furniture and oil paintings, for example, separate from their substrates in the cold. Weather delays can interrupt the unpacking and repacking at customs inspections. Always best to avoid unexpected delays and unexpected port storage costs.
On your move-in day in Stockholm, there are a few things to be aware of. The competitive housing market points to you securing your accommodation well in advance. Sweden is mostly a cashless situation, so be prepared to use a credit card or a local mobile payment app like Swish. Swedes value punctuality, so make sure you arrive on time for any appointments. Taking off your shoes indoors is a common practice, so be ready to do so when entering, just as others will. Lastly, Sweden has a strict recycling system… familiarize yourself with how it works on day one.
“Stockholmare” (pronounced stawk-holm-areh) are people from Stockholm. It is used by both Swedes and English speakers. Folks from the rest of Sweden sometimes playfully (or perhaps not so playfully) refer to Stockholmers as “08:or” … a reference to the city’s telephone area code and a dig at the “big city” Stockholm. Regardless, don’t worry if your pronunciation isn’t perfect as they are generally understanding and often speak excellent English.
Before long, you find yourself blending in with the Stockholmare, enjoying a fika by the water and calling this Scandinavian gem home.
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More Help With Moving to Stockholm
• Cost Of Living in Stockholm
• City of Stockholm
• Government of Sweden
• Vehicle Importation
• Sweden Consulate – Vancouver
• Sweden Consulate – Toronto
• Sweden Embassy – Ottawa
To make a call to Stockholm
• Dial 011 (outside North America)
• Dial 46 (code for Sweden)
• Dial 8 (Stockholm area code)
• Dial the local phone number
or the cell phone number
In Stockholm use 112 for emergencies.