Located 1 mile from Solna is Järva. This is a terrific place to stop by while you’re in the area, so why not put it on your itinerary?

Shorelines are perfect places to launch a kite. If it’s a windy day, why not buckle the youngsters into the car and take a trip to Södersved havsbad? It’s 16 miles from Solna and is a wonderful place for some family fun and games.

Constantly on the move for business-related reasons? Convention centers are most likely familiar places to you. With easy access to hotels and restaurants, your trip is sure to go off without a hitch if you’re booked in at any of these places:

• Stockholm City Conference Centre (3 miles away).
• Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre (3 miles away).
• Kistamassan Exhibition and Events Centre (3 miles away).

The wide, open road is calling your name, and Solna is a superb base to kick-start your Stockholm adventure. Situated 3 miles from the heart of the city, the first thing you’ll need to pick up is the key to one our reliable rental cars. A full-size car will bring you around Stockholm in comfort and safety — or you might want to veer off the beaten path and explore hidden gems with a robust four-wheel drive. For effortless city driving, we’d recommend renting an economy car. They might not be as roomy, but they’ll be a dream when it comes to sliding into those tight parking spaces.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to head off on an unforgettable road trip around Solna, a spacious SUV could be the ideal solution. If you want the cheapest possible price and plan on sticking mostly to the city, a budget compact is a clever pick. All you have to do is choose what’s going to be the best fit, throw your bags in the trunk, and hit the wide, open road.

Whether you’ll be scooting around downtown or cruising the open road, you’ll need to know the local traffic laws before you reach Solna. Be ready to explore this neighborhood and other parts of the national capital with these practical tips:

You have to drive on the right-hand side of the road in Solna. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, we suggest driving more cautiously on roads you’re not familiar with.

Traffic delays are nothing unusual in Stockholm, a city with 1,515,000 inhabitants. The neighborhood of Solna experiences its heaviest traffic between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. Later in the day, it starts at 4:00 pm and winds down around 6:00 pm.

Most of the time, parking in Solna is a piece of cake. If you plan to drive to one of the busier attractions in town, it’s a smart idea to check out parking options before you leave.

If you plan on driving through Solna, a neighborhood in Stockholm, speed limits range from 30km/h to 120km/h. Bear in mind that most residential areas typically have a default speed limit of 50km/h.

Generally speaking, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges. Otherwise, they may provide your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

Seat belts should always be fastened in Stockholm. That being said, these rules may not apply for certain vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.

It is against the law to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in Solna, and you could even be fined for simply holding a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while operating a vehicle in Solna is 0.02%. If you’re planning on partying, leave your rental car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light isn’t permitted in Solna. Always be on the alert for traffic lights and signs so you don’t breach any traffic laws.