See what the experts are saying about Stockholm. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Ask a Stockholmer where they are from, and they will most probably say the name of their closest subway station. Being a city practically on water, it is best getting around its many narrow streets and alleys on public transport. Furthermore,... Continue reading »
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History
Once upon a time, there lived a fisherman was in Bishop of Strängnäs' service at the castle of Tynnelsö. On an especially beautiful day the fisherman caught an enormous salmon, which he wanted to keep all for hismself. Therefore, he decided t... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
If you come to Sweden by air, you will most probably land at Arlanda International Airport. Here you will find very practical and elegant accommodation. The Radisson SAS Arlandia Hotel and Radisson SAS SkyCity Hotel are located nearby. Fr... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
"An appetizer (or a main course) which consists of among others bread and butter, cold cuts and small hot dishes" is how a smorgÃ¥sbord is defined according to the National Encyclopedia. Stockholm's restaurant world could be described as giant... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
With the long, dark winters of northern Europe, it is hardly surprising that Stockholmers need plenty of diversions, and you do not have to walk far from anywhere to find some form of entertainment. When the rain and the snows begin to assail... Continue reading »
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Tours
The Royal Castle and the Old Town We meet outside the Kungliga slottet after a walk from the Central Station over Norrbro bridge. To the right is the old Government House. You cannot be here without noticing Stockholm's Middle Age Museum; it... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (+46 8 797 60 00 / http://www.arlanda.se) is located 42 kilometers north of Stockholm and provides direct service and connections to domestic and international destinations from 66 airlin... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Stockholm Provinces: Södermanland and Uppland Country: Sweden Stockholm By The Numbers: Population: 761,721 Elevation: 200 feet/ 61 meters Average Annual Precipitation: 35.5 inches/ 90 centimeters Average January Temperature: 27 degrees... Continue reading »
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Introduction
48km (30 miles) NW of Stockholm Sigtuna is Sweden's oldest town and its first capital. This time-warped village -- founded in A.D. 980 -- lies on the shores of Lake Mälaren, northwest of Stockholm. You'll want to allot 2 or 3 hours of your... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Stockholm is the most regal, elegant, and intriguing city in Scandinavia, although don't tell our Danish and Norwegian friends that we said that. Stockholm presides over a country the size of California (without the massive population) and be... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information The Tourist Center, Sweden House, Hamngatan 27, off KungsträdgÃ¥rden (Box 7542), S-103 93 Stockholm (tel. 08/789-24-00 or 08/789-24-90), is open June to August Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and S... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- For local 24-hour customer service, call tel. 08/429-56-00. Area Code -- The international country code for Sweden is 46; the city code for Stockholm is 08 (if you're calling Stockholm from abroad, drop the 0). You do n... Continue reading »
Stockholm Travel Experiences
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Stockholm
It was 8 o'clock at the morning when we arrived to Stockholm. The first things we saw were some industrial buildings, but the city looked... Continue reading »
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Snowy Stockholm
IKEA makes a whole lot more sense to me now. Their products all have a direct connection to swedish life and culture. check out the pictu... Continue reading »
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Stockholm, Sweden - Welcome to Scandinavia!
The wind assaulted us the moment we stepped outside the hotel lobby. Jodie’s hair flew around her head in crazy circles. “Bloody He... Continue reading »
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Stockholm - the people you meet make all the diff...
Well the day after National Day in Norway I flew from Bergen to Stockholm. Not bad for $55 all-inclusive and flying to/from the major air... Continue reading »
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Park & palace
Skansen!! It's a fantastic park where we could have spent a whole day there!! However...it's winter time and all places of interests clos... Continue reading »
Popular Stockholm Hotels
- Radisson Sas Arlandia Hotel
- Hotel Rival
- Adlon Hotel
- Sheraton Stockholm
- First Hotel Reisen
- City BackPackers Hostel
- Radisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel
- Hotel Diplomat
- STF Fridhemsplan
- Scandic Hotel Sergel Plaza
