What to eat Sweden? culinary specialties and gastronomy

The schedules of the Swedish meals are rather different from those of France. At noon, we eat from 11am to 1pm, and often a light meal. Dinner is served from 5pm, and most Swedes have finished eating before 6pm in winter! Most bars and restaurants are however open every day and will serve you food outside of these hours.

You should expect to pay at least 10 euros for a meal, even on the run. For something a little more elaborate, prices are around 20-30 euros.

Water and bread are served at the table, as in France, free of charge.

Tipping. In hotels, restaurants and cafés, service is included, so there is no need to tip. Of course, it's a good idea to round up the bill, but again, it's up to you to judge the service you receive.

Taxes. In Sweden, prices are quoted inclusive of tax. It is very rare to be charged an additional cost without being clearly informed in advance.

Children are welcome everywhere and often there is a menu for them.

It is not a good life for smokers in Sweden. Although tobacco is relatively cheap, smoking is not allowed in public spaces, either indoors or outdoors! So forget about smoking on the terrace of bars or cafes. If you want to smoke, you will have to leave your table and go to the smoking area (if there is one), or simply go to the sidewalk in front of you. No exception is made for electronic cigarettes.

Most cafes open around 9am and close between 4pm and 6pm. For bars, opening around noon and closing at midnight or 1am.

Count between 2,50 and 3 euros for a simple coffee, from 5 euros for pints. Happy hours are not common in Sweden, but there are a few bars where they exist. If they do, the hours are usually indicated outside the bar, on a small sign, or highlighted on their website or Facebook page.

You must be at least 18 years old to order alcohol in a bar.

Children are welcome everywhere in Sweden, and it is usually no problem to bring them with you to a place that serves alcohol (of course, no alcohol will be served). In restaurants, there are often special chairs for toddlers, and sometimes a special children's menu.

It is not a good life for smokers in Sweden. Although tobacco is relatively cheap, smoking is not allowed in public spaces, either indoors or outdoors! So forget about smoking on the terrace of bars or cafes. If you want to smoke, you will have to leave your table and go to the smoking area (if there is one), or simply go to the sidewalk in front of you. No exception is made for electronic cigarettes.