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Stockholm attractions

Stockholm has been called the Venice of the north, and certainly the city has an intimate relationship with the sea. It is situated on a number of islands, today connected by bridges, and grew outwards from the central islands of Stadsholmen (“City island”) and Riddarholmen (“Knights island”) already in Viking times. Walking in the central district, including the Old Town, it is never far to a quay and lapping waves, marinas with sailboats or the mooring places for the regular boats that connect the far flung archipelago with the capital. And the sea of course is...
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Stockholm winter holidays

Stockholm in winter – isn’t that the end of the world? Cold, expensive, nothing to see or to do, and sour and grumpy people in thick overcoats that speak an exotic language nobody civilized understands? While the capital of Sweden certainly is at its best in summer with glittering water, street-side cafés and abundant green areas for walks, it’s not bad during the cold season either. First, you have to know that Sweden is the paradise of centrally heated houses. Indoors, you will not be cold – not in your hotel, not in shops, restaurants, museums or private homes....
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Stockholm tourist guide

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden.  It is renowned for being one of the most attractive cities in Europe, largely due to its location that spreads over a number of islands.  Generally, tourists visit the city to enjoy its laid-back atmosphere and its impressive museums and historical buildings.   Travelling to Stockholm It is simple and usually cheap to fly to Stockholm from within Europe.  Their airport receives flights from airports all over Europe and operates a frequent and reliable shuttle services to locations within a 25 mile radius.  Stockholm also has a...
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Stockholm Card

See more  of Sweden and pay less with a Stockholm Card. With free transport, entry into museums and attractions and other bonus offers, it’s the best value for money! Choose between a 24, 48, 72 or 120 hour Stockholm card and enjoy the freedom to customize your own itinerary. Your card includes a free guidebook with helpful information as well as a city map. Stockholm is a vibrant place. There are adventures to be had at every corner – on the streets, on the stages, at the museums and in the parks. Experience the beauty of Stockholm from the water or the many faces of...
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Visit Sweden

When people go on a package tour to Sweden, there seems to be a pre-set itinerary: they tend to go to Stockholm with an excursion to Uppsala thrown in, and then they make for Dalecarlia to celebrate midsummer in traditional fashion. Midsummer not being an option, they may go on a day-trip to the archipelago outside Stockholm. And while Stockholm is fine, Uppsala has Sweden’s oldest university, and going on a boat tour is always nice, this does seem a bit of a pity – there is so much else to explore. So why not skip the package tour (at least the second time round), get...
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Top 10 Sweden travel destinations

The choice of where to go and what to see when planning a holiday in Sweden can be a real problem – but a nice one, as there is so much to choose from.  Perhaps a list of some really interesting places might help you?  Stockholm of course is a given – you wouldn’t like to miss out on a capital built on islands amidst glittering (and nowadays very clean) water, with the old town, the royal castle, the metro stations decorated with contemporary art and the city hall with its gold mosaics by Einar Forseth. But where else could you go? Gothenburg on the west coast is...
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Ferries to Sweden

Ferries are sea transport in the form of boat or ship that carries passengers, cargo and sometimes vehicles. It is a type of public transportation that has been around for centuries. It is a cheaper way to travel from one point to another, but lately a trip through a ferry is made not only for financial consideration but for leisure as well. Today’s ferries or cruise ships are more efficient and mostly built with the passenger’s convenience in mind, and some big ones can accommodate hundreds of passengers, baggage and vehicles in one time. Ferries usually operate on...