Stockholm museums

Stockholm in cold, grey and wet weather may seem a disaster to the holiday maker, and a disappointment threatening to ruin the vacation. Of course, the usual remedy is the cheerful exhortation to go to a museum, but you may feel even more dismayed by that. Museums are dry, boring and dusty places full of exhibits you don’t want any information about – or aren’t they? Actually, in Stockholm you may find some of the most modern and interactive museums there are, and as for the boring ones you may have to learn how to pick the raisins out of the cake. So let’s see...

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....

Stockholm archipelago tours

A visit to Stockholm need not mean that you have to stay in the city – the water and the parks notwithstanding, it might feel nice to get out into the Swedish countryside where lots of interesting things are waiting for you. The visitor to Stockholm has easy access to Sweden’s most famous archipelago, where thousands of islands large and small dot the seas. The larger ones have villages and even towns, and many others have at least a few farms or summer houses, which means there are regular boat services from Strömkajen just opposite the Grand Hotel.  The inner...

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...

Swedish summer festivals

Summer is the season for all kinds of Swedish festivals, from rock festivals to medieval tournaments, folk music to carnivals… time your holiday, visit your favorite event and meet with lots of your fellows – everything is more fun when shared! The music lover has plenty to choose from. So, don’t be sad that in 2010 the large and famous Hultsfred Rock Festival was cancelled and nobody knows how it will be in the years to come! Go to the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg (website: swedenrock.com) on the south coast of Sweden in instead. In 2011 the festival is held...