Stockholm Tourist Info
Tourism info about Stockholm
General tourist info about Stockholm and it´s surroundings. We´ve gathered articles and texts that could give you valuable information when planning your trip to Stockholm.
Skansen – Stockholms famous open-air museum from 1891After extensive travelling, Hazelius bought around 150 houses from all over the country and had them shipped piece by piece to the museum, where they were rebuilt to provide a unique picture of traditional Sweden. | |
![]() | Pomp, circumstance and fine Swedish table linenAlthough the history to fine Swedish table linen is impressive enough, the current reverence for its past can be seen in many international functions. |
Stockholm City Hall – an emblematic buildingThe Stockholm City Hall, beautifully situated on the Riddarfjärden waterfront in central Stockholm, has become a landmark symbol of Sweden. | |
![]() | Vasa Royal Warship Museum in StockholmThe 10th of August 1628 the Swedish warship Vasa left quay in central Stockholm for her maiden voyage. But in just a matter of minutes this gigantic warship started to tilt and eventually sank just minutes after setting off. |
Stockholm: Venice of the northThere’s no better hub for exploring Scandinavia than the beautiful Venice of the North, Sweden’s capital, beautifully situated on 14 islands. | |
![]() | Travel to SwedenStockholm: is the capital of Sweden and is also the largest city. The central part of |
![]() | An Englishman´s fishing tale in Stockholm´s archipelagoI still had the remnants of a ham sandwich in my mouth when the my spinner suddenly snagged something. I flipped back on my rod and heard the distinct clicks of the reel. |
Stockholm – a historic landmarkStockholm is a city full of interesting history. The history of Stockholm dates back to the 13th century, and many buildings all over the Stockholm County still looks the same today. | |
Why I love Stockholm – a top-10 of reasonsThe atmosphere in Stockholm is relaxed and people are polite and helpful. Add the fact that Stockholm has water, parks and greeen areas where ever you look. | |
Stockholm – a beautiful capitalBuilt atop 14 islands around one of Europe’s largest and best preserved medieval city centres, Stockholm has a historic and cultural magnificence which is virtually unrivalled in northern Europe. | |
![]() | Weekend in StockholmStockholm is an amazingly beautiful city, which is easy to get around. Just put on your trainers and take out your map and you can easily make your way between the different attractions. |
![]() | What is the Stockholm Syndrome?Stockholm syndrome is a psychological condition in which hostages sympathise with their captors, and this term was coined in 1973 to describe the puzzling reactions of four Swedish bankemployees. |
Travelling with kids to StockholmHigh chairs in restaurants, ramps for prams in the Stockholm underground and dedicated rooms for packed lunches in museums are taken for granted in Stockholm. |
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