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Top 10 Must Do |
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1. Vasa Museum |
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1. Stockholm Brunch Cruise |
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The
centerpiece of this maritime
museum is an almost fully intact 17th century warship, called
'the Vasa'.
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On
this boat tour you can both enjoy the beautiful environment of
the Archipelago and authentic Swedish food.
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2. Stockholm City Hall |
2. Enjoy Tivoli Grona Lund |
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The Stockholm city hall, built between 1911 and
1923, has a stunning facade and hosts the Nobel Prize banquet.
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This
200 year old amusement park (Sweden’s
oldest) Grona
Lund attracts both locals and tourists.
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3. Stockhom Palace |
3. Northern Shopping Capital |
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The
official residence and royal palace of the Swedisch monarch,
located on Stadsholmen, in Gamla Stan.
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Downtown is the place for affordable shopping, especially of the
young and trendy variety.
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4. Djurgarden |
4. Watch Changing the Guard |
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This
island in central Stockholm is home to historic buildings,
monuments and the open air museum Skansen.
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Watch
changing the guards, a unique 40-minutes experience in front of
the King of Sweden's residence.
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5. Vaxholm |
5. Eat Kottbullar |
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Situated in the Stockholm archipelago, Vaxholm features
characteristic wooden buildings.
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Kottbullar are authentic Swedish meatballs and a must eat when
visiting this Northern capital.
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6. Birka |
6. Rent a Bike |
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About
30km west of Stockholm lies Birka, a viking-age trading center.
The best place to visit to learn about the Vikings.
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If
weather permits, rent a bike and enjoy Stockholm the 'green' way,
the easiest way to enjoy the city and its sights.
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7. Gamla Stan |
7. Climb Kaknas TV-tower |
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The
oldest part of the city which still features a medieval street
layout. Many interesting sights to be found in this area.
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This
500 feet high, 34 stories building (finished in 1967) will give
you the best views of Stockholm.
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8. Archipelago |
8. Stockholm Nightlife & Bars |
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Being
one of the biggest and most important archipelagos of the Baltic
sea, it offers many interesting sights.
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If you like to have a good time, this city provides the best
clubs and discos of Sweden. Not for those on a tight budget..
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9. Drottningholm |
9. Visit Woodland Cemetery |
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Drottningholm is home to the residence of the Royal family of
Sweden, situated on the island of Lovon.
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The
Woodland Cemetery, ( UNESCO's World Heritage), is situated amid pine
trees and grassy slopes.
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10. Skansen |
10. Stroll down Millesgarden |
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This
open air museum and zoo includes a full replica of a 19th
century town and was founded in 1891.
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Visit
the garden of Carl Milles, one of Sweden's most famous sculptors,
which was opened to the public in the 1930's.
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