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Stockholm Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 11, 2008 |

A trip to Stockholm
Sweden’s capital city has an enticing, relaxed atmosphere due in part to its interesting setting on part of an archipelago. This cultured destination has much to offer visitors, with an impressive number of architectural and natural attractions.

Flights to Stockholm
Arlanda International Airport, located 26 miles (42kms) outside of the city, manages mainly regional routes, offering several daily flights to Copenhagen, Helsinki and Oslo. Flights leave regularly for all major European destinations, and although there are some trans-Atlantic flights offered as well, they are relatively limited in number. Frequent buses and shuttles bring passengers straight to the city centre, with the convenient Arlanda Express train taking only 20 minutes to make the trip. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Stockholm try Ebookers.

Stockholm has a comprehensive public transportation system, with buses, trains, a subway and ferries. Ticketing is integrated, making it easy for tourists to try the different modes of transport.
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Sightseeing in Stockholm
Stockholm’s 16th-century Royal Palace is the largest castle in the world still in use by a royal family, with several areas open for public viewing. The Museum Tre Kronor has the 13th-century remnants of the original castle on display. The Skansen open-air museum in Djurgården comprises a unique zoological garden, over a hundred historical buildings and a working village with demonstrations of different crafts.
The archipelago is an obvious attraction, with numerous ferry lines and package tours available to plan your visit. The impressive Stadshuset (city hall) and enchanting medieval Gamla Stan (old city) are very worthwhile sites as well.
For museum buffs, Stockholm has a huge offering. Those looking for some history should visit the Vasa Museum and the Museum of History, while art lovers should check out the National Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.


Stockholm’s pedestrian-friendly streets make strolling around the city a genuine pleasure. The numerous parks and islands are easy to find, with Haga Park being an especially popular park offering activities galore.

Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Stockholm’s restaurants serve up an impressive menu of international cuisine, although Swedish cuisine may not be as easy to find. All sorts of coffee bars, pubs and nightclubs are to be found, with the trendiest area centred around Stureplan. Starting your night before midnight is a reliable way to get into the nightclub of your choice.

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Fun by day - shopping and activities
Ferries to the different islands introduce visitors to an astounding diversity of natural settings. The islands vary greatly in many respects, as some are completely deserted and others offer food and accommodation. Vaxholm is the main access point of the archipelago, attracting many tourists with its modest charm. Between the numerous summer houses, Vaxholm Castle and the many historical building, Vaxholm is well worth visiting.

Shopping options in Stockholm are plenty, with world-famous Swedish designers being the most popular choice. Choose from small local shops in the many different neighbourhoods, standard international stores and numerous souvenir shops. The local beaches and swimming pools are a great way to cool off in summer, with a significant number to choose from.


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