Useful facts

Speed limits: The speed limit generally applying inside built-up areas is 50 km/h, outside built-up areas 90 km/h. On motorways, the speed limit is 110 km/h. Drivers are otherwise expected to stay within the speed limits indicated on road signs.

Permitted level of alcohol: 0,2 promille. The penalty is severe for a higher level of alcohol in the blood.

Petrol and diesel: Petrol and diesel prices vary between 13 and 14 SEK (July 2011). In addition to manned filling stations providing services, there are numerous unmanned stations that stay open round the clock, accepting Swedish kronor notes (100 kronor notes, some stations also accept 20 and 50 kronor notes) and international credit cards. At manned stations you can pay automatically, or at a cashier (pumps marked "Kassa").

Seat belts: You must always use your seatbelt, even in the back-seat and on buses.

Lights: Dimmed headlights shall be on 24 hours a day.

 

Climate

Average temperatures in the region of Skåne:

April + 5° C ( 42 F )

June + 14° C ( 58 F )

Aug + 16° C ( 61 F )

Dec + 1° C ( 34 F )

all year + 7° C ( 46 F )

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Average rainfall:

April 36 mm (1.4 in.)

June 58 mm (2.3 in.)

Aug 74 mm (2.9 in.)

Dec 74 mm (2.9 in.)

all year 701 mm (27.6 in.)

Credit cards

Major credit cards are accepted at most places and ATMs are availible in city centers.

Healthcare (for emergencies dial 112)

Dentist

Folktandvården, Gasverksgatan 22, 0431-58 30 00

Dentist-on-duty, tel 1177 (Patient information line)

Hospital

Ängelholms Sjukhus, Södra vägen, 0431-810 00

Information 24 hrs, tel 1177

Police (for emergencies dial 112)

Polishuset, Polisgatan 2, 0431-44 72 00, 0431-114 14

Mail service

Post office, Storgatan 45, 020-23 22 21

Posten info line 020-23 22 21

Business postcenter, Industrigatan 6, 0431-41 80 30

ICA-stores also provide mail-services

Shopping

On weekdays, shops usually stay open 10am - 6pm, on Saturdays 10am - 3pm. Department stores and grocer´s stay open longer, and all days of the week. On days before public holidays, all shops shut early.