Location:

Gunnerud is the name of the village where you can find our apartment. Gunnerud is a small village with about 30 houses. It is located 12 km below Ekshärad and 14 km East of Hagfors in the Värmland province.

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Example: from Amsterdam it is about 1350 km to the apartment.

Traffic rules in Sweden:

Speed:

On the highways the maximum speed is 110 km. On ongoing roads the speed is mostly 90 km. On all other roads the maximum is 70 km. Specially the last bit along road 62 it's wise not to exceed this limit. Along this road there are no wild fences and animals can always cross the road when you don't expect it.

Alcohol:

The allowed alcohol level to drive is only 0,2‰. This is very low and you already reach it after one glass of wine. Sweden has a very strict alcohol policy. Especially when it concerns driving and drinking!

Tires:

People living in Sweden are bound by low to drive winter tires from November to April 1st. For people from outside of Sweden this low does not apply. However it is not wise to drive on summer tires during Swedish winter conditions.

Customs:

Alcohol:

10 litres of strong drink (rum, vodka etc.)
20 litres liquor
90 litres wine (max. 60 litres champagne wine)
110 litres of beer.

Meat:

Taking fresh meat across the border is not allowed. Canned meat can be taken into Sweden.

Dogs and cats:
A valid EU-passport is needed. Next to that you need a valid blood test and the animal should be de-wormed. The blood test can not have been done more than 120 days after the rabies inoculation and takes about 1 to 3 weeks. It is wise to check with you veterinary.

Tobacco:
800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillo's or 100 cigars or 1 kg tobacco