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tonym

tonym

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Hello evereyone, I am going to Koping, Sweden on business June 6th through June 10th. I am sure I might have a day possibly two to do my own thing.
So my question; if there is anyone familiar with area, is there any interesting outdoor opportunities around Koping? Any good Hiking trails, fishing, etc.?
Also what should I expect the weather to be like?

I really appreciate any help I can get, thanks.
 
While I don't know that area specifically, I can tell you that the weather is usually very good around that time of year in Scandinavia. Most likely not too hot, but usually sunny and bright - great weather for hiking, in other words. The forests of both Norway and Sweden tend to be full of excellent little fishing lakes/ponds.
 
Thank you Ambivians, I here it is sunny almost all day long, how true is that? The sun has to go down right?
 
tonym said:
Thank you Ambivians, I here it is sunny almost all day long, how true is that? The sun has to go down right?
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Fortunately, not - during parts of the summer, in northern parts of Scandinavia, the sun does not go down at all. It's sunlight all day and night around - polar day. Finns call it the yötön yö or nightless night. It's the other way round in the winter - the sun never comes up, and it's night all day long. Köping is too south for this, though - the days will be very long, but the sun will go down eventually, even on Midsummer's day.
 
Don't know exactly where Koping is. But if it's in the southern part of Sweden you can expect the sun to rise somewhere around 0500 and set around 2230 this time of year. If you're in the northern parts of Sweden you'll get to experience the midnight sun (the sun never sets, just drops low on the horizon and goes back up). You'll find it exotic. I was born with it, and lived with it for some 25 years. Personally I find it bloody annoying :) And the winter period when the sun never rises even more so!
 
tonym said:
Thank you Ambivians, I here it is sunny almost all day long, how true is that? The sun has to go down right?
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You've already had an answer to this, but I'd just like to add that this is something you really want to see. In Norway we call it "midnattssola" - the midnight sun, and it really is quite fantastic sitting outside at 3 am enjoying the sun (and getting eaten by the mosquitoes).

Sometimes you get confused, though - getting up to pee in the night and thinking it's morning already, while it's really just about 2 am :) And if you're sensitive to sleeping in the light, you'll need some heavy padding in front of your windows.
 
ambivalens said:
Sometimes you get confused, though - getting up to pee in the night and thinking it's morning already, while it's really just about 2 am :) And if you're sensitive to sleeping in the light, you'll need some heavy padding in front of your windows.
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The confusion can be fun, though. I once talked to some German tourists out backpacking that were complaining about how tired they are and how they're in bad shape for not being able to walk for one afternoon without getting exhausted. Crazy buggers had been walking all through day, night, and the better part of the morning, without having the smallest clue about it themselves. :D Perhaps they should've brought a watch. :D
 
Thanks all, it sound like alot of fun, daytime all day. When I was in the Airforce, I worked from 2300hrs to 0700. so sleeping in daylight isn't a problem for me. Koping is located in central, eastern part of Sweden, so maybe the sun might go down at some point. I am really looking forward to the trip. I think it is my first of many to come.

Tak,

Tony
 
Hello again, one last question as I depart on Friday.
Are their any carry laws that you guys or gals know of over in Sweden. I wasn't planning on bringing any big blades, but I don't want to bring anythin that I can not carry legally. Thank you once again?
 
I would do well with daylight 24 hours a day. After working third shift for 31 years, sleeping in the daytime was the norm for me. Have a safe trip Tony.
Scott
 
I ASSUME carry laws in Sweden are similar to those we have in Norway. No restrictions on blade lenght, but carrying a knife in a public place is illegal unless you have reasonable cause to do so. So for hiking or if your work requires a knife, you're ok. If you're going out for a few beers it'll get you a big fine and one knife less to bring home.
 
Thanks for the info, Flanker. Kind of a crappy rule, but I will conform none the less. I hope they don't have a problem with a SAK!
 
Köping is located between Karlstad and Stockholm (N59,30 E16,0) so the sun goes up at about 0400 and down 2200.

Since it has been extremely dry in Sweden for the last weeks most cities has banned outdoor fires (except in normal BBQs).

Knife rules, according to law SFS1988:254 states that you can not bring knives to public places and schools, however it might be allowed if it considered jsutifiable. In short, you can carry your pocket knife of any kind as long as you behave :) There are no rules on concealed carry, clips, blade sizes etc. However if you go out for a beer in the evening it is wise not to bring your fancy knives to the pub/bar/restaurant, even if it was ok when you had lunch there earlier in the day.

Usually Average Svensson consider anything bigger than a Mora knife to be a Rambo-murder-death-kill-weapon so keep your fancy knives in your pack until you get into the forest :)

www.koping.se
 
It's Ok to carry a knife if you're camping. If you have a good reason for using the knife, it's never a problem.
 
tonym said:
Hello evereyone, I am going to Koping, Sweden on business June 6th through June 10th. I am sure I might have a day possibly two to do my own thing.
So my question; if there is anyone familiar with area, is there any interesting outdoor opportunities around Koping? Any good Hiking trails, fishing, etc.?
Also what should I expect the weather to be like?

I really appreciate any help I can get, thanks.
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tonym,

I live about 40Km from Köping. The weather is great this time of the year and the sun is up from around 3am to 10pm.

If you can rent a bike, do some sightseeing. There are cycle paths almost everywhere.

Here's the address of the local Tourism Office. They should be able to point you in the right direction.

Köpings Turistbyrå

Address: Barnhemsgatan 2 (karta)
Kultur & Fritid,
731 85 Köping
Tfn: 0221-256 55
Fax: 0221-250 50
E-post: tourist@koping.se

ps. Friday is a public holiday (Flag day), so most places of business might be closed.
 
Here is the text in Swedish: SFS 1988:254
1 § Knivar, andra stick- och skärvapen och andra föremål som är ägnade att användas som vapen vid brott mot liv eller hälsa får inte innehas på allmän plats, inom skolområde där grundskole- eller gymnasieundervisning bedrivs, eller i fordon på allmän plats.
Förbudet i första stycket gäller inte, om föremålet enligt särskilda föreskrifter ingår i utrustning för viss tjänst eller visst uppdrag eller om innehavet annars med hänsyn till föremålets art, innehavarens behov och övriga omständigheter är att anse som befogat.

If I understand it right it says that you are not allowed to carry knives or other items meant to be used as weapons in public places or schools. I guess it is a question of INTENT. A knife to open boxes, cut strings and other good things is ok even at a school. The same knife brought for the purpose of self defence is NO NO.
The second part of the text states just that.

However a knife meant for good can be used for evil if the circumstances are wrong, thats is why you should not bring it to the bar/pub etc. (A court ruling allows SAKs and similar).

It depends on when you arrive, but June 6 is the swedish national day and hence a holiday.

Here is some sketchy info on outdoor activities
http://www.koping.se/kopingtemplates/Page.aspx?id=1377

One easy way to avoid fuss with the customs, you know terrorists, Dunkin Donuts and all that, is to walk into any sports store or hardware store (Bauhaus, OBS, Clas Ohlson, JULA etc) and buy yourself a Mora 2000 or any Mora clone. That will be enough for your needs during your stay and not too hard to loose in the customs.
One other way is to email someone at the company you are visiting and ask them about ideas what to do. There are usually at least one outdoor cracy guy at every place. Because of the "Allemansrätten", the right of public access
http://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/In-English/Menu/Enjoying-nature/The-right-of-public-access/
you are allowed to walk almost anywhere in the outdoors.

Good luck on your trip.
 
Wow, thanks for all the great info. I knew it was the Swedish National day, and I am only there till Tuesday so I figured all the stores woud be closed. After checking my itinerary there will be no full days I will be able to get out. Hastens (the company I am visiting) has me bookd up until 7pm everyday I am there:(

I will get out for a a couple of hours to hit trails though. Thanks for the tip on the bikes.
 
ambivalens said:
You've already had an answer to this, but I'd just like to add that this is something you really want to see. In Norway we call it "midnattssola" - the midnight sun, and it really is quite fantastic sitting outside at 3 am enjoying the sun (and getting eaten by the mosquitoes).

Sometimes you get confused, though - getting up to pee in the night and thinking it's morning already, while it's really just about 2 am :) And if you're sensitive to sleeping in the light, you'll need some heavy padding in front of your windows.
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That midnight sun is great up here, I can do without the long dark winters myself.
After 5 years of shift work in combination with the zany sun I am ready for something somewhat normal.
 
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