Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, spanning across 14 islands, where Lake Malaren meets the Baltic Sea. Easily explored by foot, sightseeing in Stockholm caters for everyone starting with the ever popular Gamla Stan, Europe’s largest and best preserved medieval old town, with many cafes, shops, alleyways and little hidden treasures to explore. On a day trip, you can pay a visit to Sweden’s royal residence, Drottingholm Palace which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another popular attraction is The Vasa Museum, now the home of the Vasa warship which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 in Stockholm harbour and in 1961 the wreck was salvaged. While staying at one of Stockholm’s hotels, soak up the lively atmosphere of the city and its culture by the harbour, where not only do you get good connections for day trips but also where you can board a cruise from Stockholm and step back in time as you travel along Sweden’s canals and lochs. A range of escorted and non escorted tours, depart from or incorporate Stockholm, giving you time to take in what the city has to offer and learn about its history. Meet some of the Nordic wildlife in Skansen, and view the historical Swedish buildings, at this open air museum, which have been transported from all parts of Sweden.

Stockholm is well connected to its neighbouring countries by rail and ferry, a great and scenic alternative to flying. Rent a car in Stockholm to explore this exciting city and its surroundings further.

See:

• Gamla Stan – The old town Gamla Stan is Europe’s largest and best preserved medieval old towns, with cobblestone streets and alleyways, cafes, restaurants and shops it is sure to keep its visitors busy walking and exploring the area.
• Drottingholm Palace – On a day trip you can head out to Drottningholm Palace, the current residence of the royal family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 17th century. A guided tour of the palace will allow you to explore the interior and on conclusion you can take time to wonder through its manicured baroque gardens.
• The Vasa Museum – Now the home of the Vasa warship which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 in Stockholm’s harbour, you have the chance to view the ship up close and the artefacts that were recovered from the wreckage in 1961.
• Skansen – This open air museum, founded in 1891, is one of the world’s oldest is often considered a miniature Sweden. It provides you the opportunity to meet Nordic wildlife and also a change to view some historical buildings such as farm dwellings which have been transported from all parts of Sweden. With restaurants, picnic areas, cafes, and children’s zoo everyone is kept busy exploring and you can easily enjoy a day out.
• Stadshuset – This is the city hall, an Italian renaissance palace built in the early 20th century. The Blue and Golden Halls are where the Nobel Banquet is celebrated yearly in December.
• SkyView – On the outside of Ericsson globe, two sets of rails allow two glass gondolas to transport 16 people each, up 130 metres above sea level and down, providing excellent views of Stockholm.
• Moderna Museet – The Modern Museum houses art from the 20th and 21st century, also with a great collection of Swedish masterpieces.

Experience:

• Gallerian Hamngatan – This is where you will find Stockholm’s first and largest indoor arcade. With great shopping department stores, a world of variety awaits every shopper.

Secrets of the city:

• The Stockholm city card offers great discounts and free admission to some places of interest as well as free public transport within the city limits. This will surely assist you with your sightseeing in Stockholm and as you get about to explore what the city and its attractions have to offer.
• There are great connections by both rail and ferry from Stockholm both to the neighbouring cities as well as other countries. This provides a great and scenic alternative to flying, adding further to your travel experience.
• Don’t miss the changing of the guard at Stockholm’s Royal Palace daily, which takes about 40 minutes.