Important to know
Bag ban at Stockholmsmässan and Hem & Villamässan?
The decision on a total bag ban at major events currently does not apply to fairs, with the exception of Gymnasiemässan.
Due to the current society situation, the Swedish Police has decided on a total bag ban at major events in Sweden. This decision does not encompass fairs However, Stockholmsmässan has made a decision regarding Gymnasiemässan where there will be a bag ban for visitors.
Exceptions are made for people who need to bring in a bag for medical reasons. The decision can change at short notice, so we encourage visitors, exhibitors and partners to stay tuned.
For more information on bag bans at major events | Police Authority (polisen.se)
Increased terrorist threat level?
The Swedish Security Service (SÄPO) has raised the terrorist threat level in Sweden from 3 to 4 on a five-point scale. The decision is not based on a single event and should be seen as a strategic and long-term assessment. The reason for the decision is a deteriorating security situation regarding the threat of attacks against Sweden and the assessment is that the threat will remain for a long time.
The Security Service urges us to live as usual and to be aware of the current security situation. City services are open as usual. We at Stockholmsmässan are monitoring developments and have an ongoing dialog with the police and the City of Stockholm.
Keep up to date with information from the responsible authorities.
Be critical of sources – do not spread unconfirmed information.
How does the decision affect Stockholmsmässan?
It is business as usual. We are in regular contact with the police and the City of Stockholm and follow their recommendations. We also have a dialog with other exhibition venues about security.
The Security Service urges us to live as usual and to be aware of the current security situation. The city’s businesses are open as usual and we at Stockholmsmässan have an ongoing dialog with the police and our owner the City of Stockholm. We do not comment on the security measures we have taken.
Other information on the security situation and useful links
The police
Questions and answers on the increased terrorist threat level
MSB (Swedish Civil Protection and Emergency Planning Agency)
General information from MSB
City of Stockholm
On the security situation
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