General Information

Climate and Clothing

It is late summer in Uppsala in August and the temperatures can vary from 10 to 25°C. Please note there may be occasional showers. The organisers suggest that you bring a jacket or pullover and an umbrella or raincoat.
Weather information and forecasts: www.smhi.se (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute)

Local Currency

The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish krona (SEK), divided into 100 öre. In Sep 2009; Euro 1=SEK 10, GBP 1=SEK 12. Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. There are several currency exchange offices and cash dispensers at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport and in Uppsala.
Exchange rates may vary. To see current exchange rates, please visit FX Converter.