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How to get here We have tried ALL routes, and we have decided that the best one, for us, is to go over by plane to Gothenburg, take the transfer coach from the airport to the train station and then take the train from Gothenburg to Kil. You can go to Gothenburg from either London Heathrow or London Stanstead and travel into either Landvetter or Gothenburg City airport respectively. They are both pretty much the same distance from the town centre where the main railway station is. Then all you have to do, is jump on the train to Kil, take a seat and relax. 2.5 hours later you will be in Kil. No changes required. When you get to Kil you will require a car, you'd be lost without one. There is one car rental place in Kil www.shellkil.se but you can obviously use other car rental places as well, but then you may need to pick up the car either at Karlstad Airport or Karlstad town centre. It will take you about 10-15 mins by car to get to the cottage. There is another route which you may want to try and that is to fly to the local airport in Karlstad which is only 15 mins from the cottage. You will need to fly to either Copenhagen or Stockholm and then transfer to a local flight. The local airline is called Skyways and can be found on www.skyways.se. Their prices are quite reasonable if you book early enough.
There are other options; see below for more information. If you are considering travelling by air, there are intercontinental flights as well as flights within Europe. Most of the major air carriers offers services to Sweden. If you are travelling from the mainland Europe or Britain you may choose going by train or ferry. The 16 km/10 mile (24 min) bridge and tunnel links Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, with Sweden’s third largest city, Malmö, and takes both car and rail traffic.
Air routes
An increasing number of direct flights from the UK and Ireland to Sweden are now available. There are flights from Dublin Edinburgh, all the main London airports, as well as Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Increasing competition between the airlines means that special cut-price fares to Sweden are often available.
Scheduled air routes
Airport transfers in the Gothenburg area
Gothenburg (Landvetter) Airport
Buses operate from Landvetter Airport to the Central Station, (Nils Ericson Terminal), in Gothenburg every 15min at peak times and twice per hour for the rest of the day. Departures from Landvetter from 5.00am till 00.15pm and from the Nils Ericson Terminal from 4.20am till 23.35pm, (Saturdays 22.05pm) Journey time: 30min.
Single fare: £5.50 (70 SEK).
Gothenburg (City) Airport
A coach service from the airport to Gothenburg city centre leaves 30min after the arrival of Ryanair flights. The bus back to the airport leaves the Nils Ericson Terminal 2 hours 20 min before flight departure time. Journey time: 30min.
Single fare: £3.50, (50 SEK).
By taxi
A number of different taxi companies operate in Gothenburg, and their rates can vary. Please note that there are fixed rates for transfers from £25 from the Airport to the center of Gothenburg. Make sure to confirm the rate before you leave the airport. Airport Transfers in the Stockholm Area Stockholm (Arlanda) Airport
The Arlanda Express rail service operates from Arlanda Airport to/from Stockholm Central Station every 15min throughout the day. The travel time is only 20 min. One-way fare is SEK 200 or approx. £14.50 (children to age 7 free; aged 8 – 17, £7.30), students/senior citizens £7.30. A family ticket for two adults and maximum 4 children costs £16.00, valid only during weekends.
A surcharge is applicable when purchasing your ticket on board the train. The airport station is also served by long-distance mainline rail services, including night trains to the north of the country.
Buses operate to/from Arlanda Airport to the City Terminal near the Central Station in Stockholm about every 10 min throughout the day. The journey takes 45 min and costs SEK 95 or approx. £6.90, children 8 – 17 free if accompanied by adult, if travelling single £4.75. Supplemental fee if travelling night hours,
By taxi Stockholm: a number of taxi companies operate in Stockholm, and their rates can vary. Note that there are fixed rates for transfers to and from Stockholm Arlanda Airport in the price range from £30 to £38. Make sure to confirm the rate before you leave the airport.
The taxis from the larger companies always display the name of the driver and the car identification in the front window. Below is a selection of taxi companies in Stockholm.
Airport taxis can be booked at the same time as the air ticket. It can also be purchased at the ”Flygtaxi” (airport taxi) counters in terminals 2, 4 and 5. Most major domestic airports in Sweden have an airport taxi service. Airport taxis have fixed rates to most addresses in Sweden and can be shared with other travellers to reduce cost. Transport can be booked for all of Sweden Tel: +46-8-7975025, or toll free within Sweden 020-97 97 97.
See Flygtaxi 's(Airport taxi) website. Link to the right.
Bromma Airport Stockholm (Skavsta) Airport Stockholm (Västerås) Airport
Driving in Sweden
Motorways and roads are relatively free of traffic by international standards, and well maintained. Sometimes the only traffic you will have to look out for is the occasional deer or elk crossing the road! Traffic jams are rare. The roads are usually in excellent condition, with easy-to-read traffic signs.
Here are some tips about driving in Sweden.
Documents required:
Speed limits (always posted on road signs):
Compulsory motoring equipment:
Rules and regulations:
Petrol:
Rail services
The Swedish Rail Network and booking information
Though you may need to cover large distances (especially in northern Sweden), the country's rail network is efficient and extensive. Comfortable, modern trains are designed to deal with all kinds of weather. The Swedish rail network is operated by a few major train operators; SJ, Tågkompaniet, BK Tåg, Connex and Inlandsbanan. General information, timetables, prices etc. is readily available at ResPlus. Booking from outside Sweden is easily made through : Sweden Booking Ph. +46 498 20 33 80 Fax +46 498 20 33 90 info@swedenbooking.com Sweden has a highly efficient rail network covering the whole country. You travel smoothly and comfortably on some of Europe’s most modern trains. First- and second-class cars are available. On longer trips, couchettes and sleeping cars facilities are provided. Couchettes in second class are available on many routes, for instance Stockholm-Kiruna-Narvik (Norway). Long distance trains generally have a buffet car. As an extension to the railway network, buses operate on a frequent basis as a link to smaller cities and villages. These buses can be booked in connection with your railway ticket.
The Swedish high-speed train X 2000, travels at up to 200 km/hour (125 mph) on all major routes and offers the highest standards of comfort, with radio and music channels outlets at all seats. In full-fare business class you will be served a meal at your seat, and in second class you have access to a Bistro car, where hot or cold meals are available.
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