The following hostels are all in or near Stockholm city centre, making them prime locations from which to shop and see the sights. Hostels means guests, generally speaking, should expect to share close quarters with fellow travellers, and that includes communal showers and toilets. It can make for a great way to get to know people from around the world.
City Backpackers Hostel in Stockholm
City Backpackers is in downtown Norrmalm, about a quarter-mile from the train station, at Upplandsgatan 2A. The hostel holds 100 beds and is open year-round. It holds security in high regard, with a security service checking the area nightly and the reception desk staffed until 2 a.m. Female-only rooms are also available.
In the way of amenities, guests can expect to find TV, laundry, sauna, lockers, and a kitchen, where there’s free pasta for guests to cook themselves. Breakfast is not included, but there’s also free tea, coffee and Internet access, and no curfew. Towels and sheets may be rented (sheets go for about 50 kroner). There’s a shoes-off policy inside the hostel, as well.
With regards to sleeping at City Backpackers, prices range from about 230 kroner to bunk in an 11-bed room, to 650 kroner for a two-bed private room. Potential guests may make reservations online, and advance bookings are recommended.
City Lodge Hostel in Stockholm
City Lodge Hostel sits a block in front of the central station on a quiet side street, at Klara Norra Kyrkogata 15. The kitchen contains a microwave, but no stove, and there’s laundry, lockers, TV, a lounge and free Internet access via wireless broadband. There’s no curfew here, either — guests may come and go as they please.
Sleeping with sheets on the beds is compulsory at City Lodge Hostel, and guests may rent them for about 50 kroner. Paper sheets are also available for about 30 kroner. Prices to stay overnight range from 200 kroner to bunk in 18-bed dorm, to 530 kroner for a single room. In the morning, guests may tuck into a buffet breakfast for about 60 kroner. Bookings may be made online, and should be made in advance.
Bed and Breakfast in Stockholm
Bed and Breakfast, at Rehnsgatan 21, is a tiny and woody hostel with 39 beds in various dorm-style rooms, near the Rådmansgatan subway station. Female-only rooms are available here, as is breakfast, which is included in the price of rooms. Guests may also enjoy tea, coffee and Internet access for free, but if they want to smoke, they need to go outside.
Bed and Breakfast has a kitchen, laundry and TV, but it doesn’t permit sleeping bags. Therefore, sheets are a must-have on the beds. Guests may bring their own, or rent them for about 50 kroner. Towels may be rented for about 10 kroner. The price to sleep in the hostel ranges from 270 kroner for a spot in a 10-bed room, up to 570 kroner for a single room. Bookings can be made online.
Af Chapman Hostel and Skeppsholmen Hostel in Stockholm
STF Youth Hostel Af Chapman/Skeppsholmen, located in the city centre at Flaggmansvägen 8 on the island of Skeppsholmen, offers guests the chance to sleep in a ship’s cabin after a day of seeing the sights nearby. The Af Chapman Hostel is the ship, docked near the yellow, 19th-century building that houses reception and additional rooms.
Beds are allocated in the boat hostel and the hostel building, bringing the total capacity to 280 guests. Amenities include TV, kitchen, laundry service and Internet access. The reception desk is open 24 hours, and there is no curfew. Breakfast is available for about 80 kroner.
An overnight stay at STF Youth Hostel Af Chapman/Skeppsholmen costs (for members) 185 kroner for a bed for an adult, to 520 kroner for a single room. Sheet rentals are 75 kroner. There is an additional fee of about 50 kroner for non-members. Bookings, which should ideally be made in advance, can be made online.
Central Stockholm offers travellers a few hostels to choose from, which include basic amenities for little cost. The savings can translate into more funds that can be spent on exploring Stockholm or the rest of Sweden, for those heading further afield. Travellers are advised to book their all their hostels in advance, to increase their chances — and peace of mind — of having places to stay.
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Skansen, a famous open-air museum
Skansen in central Stockholm is a kind of cultural and historic museum offering environments from different parts of Sweden. Every single building is authentic, as the founder, Artur Hazelius (1833-1901) travelled all over Sweden in order to buy houses and buildings that were typical for different regions. Every piece of wood was sent to Stockholm to be put together again, now as part of the huge open-air installations at Skansen. The oldest house dates back to the 13th century.
An interesting fact is that all the environments that were built up at Skansen remains practically the same today, more than 100 years later.
The name Skansen means “fortification” in Swedish. Now this wasn´t a fortification in a traditional meaning since it was built by the Swedish King Karl XIV Johan (1763-1844) as a playground for his son (Oscar I)…
Skansen recreates traditional Swedish surroundings
But Skansen is not only buildings and houses. The idea that Hazelius had was to recreate complete surroundings, thus you´ll find the corresponding gardens, crop fields, and town streets. In order to complete this authentic picture, these surroundings are alive with craftsmen, bakers and silversmiths in traditional dresses giving you the opportunity to study the way of life in old Sweden.
Zoo with Scandinavian animals like bear and elk
There is also an open-air zoo containing typical Scandinavian animals like bear, wolf and elk. Even though these animals are kept in captivity, their surroundings are in deed spacious recreations of their natural habitat. Skansen has aimed to be authentic since the very beginning.
Events
Skansen plays a central role in several events that takes place through the year. The Swedish Television broadcasts from Skansen every New Years Eve.
The National Day of Sweden (6th of June) also uses Skansen for several events, often inviting royal guests to the celebrations.
Skansen Winter market
The annual winter market at Skansen´s Bollnäs Square is a very popular event that attracts more than 20,000 visitors each weekend. The market has been held every year since 1903. Since December is a pretty cold month, you shoul buy Glögg, hot wine punch, a drink which practically all Swedes taste before Christmas.
An interesting fact is that all the environments that were built up at Skansen remains practically the same today, more than 100 years later.
The name Skansen means “fortification” in Swedish. Now this wasn´t a fortification in a traditional meaning since it was built by the Swedish King Karl XIV Johan (1763-1844) as a playground for his son (Oscar I)…
Skansen recreates traditional Swedish surroundings
But Skansen is not only buildings and houses. The idea that Hazelius had was to recreate complete surroundings, thus you´ll find the corresponding gardens, crop fields, and town streets. In order to complete this authentic picture, these surroundings are alive with craftsmen, bakers and silversmiths in traditional dresses giving you the opportunity to study the way of life in old Sweden.
Zoo with Scandinavian animals like bear and elk
There is also an open-air zoo containing typical Scandinavian animals like bear, wolf and elk. Even though these animals are kept in captivity, their surroundings are in deed spacious recreations of their natural habitat. Skansen has aimed to be authentic since the very beginning.
Events
Skansen plays a central role in several events that takes place through the year. The Swedish Television broadcasts from Skansen every New Years Eve.
The National Day of Sweden (6th of June) also uses Skansen for several events, often inviting royal guests to the celebrations.
Skansen Winter market
The annual winter market at Skansen´s Bollnäs Square is a very popular event that attracts more than 20,000 visitors each weekend. The market has been held every year since 1903. Since December is a pretty cold month, you shoul buy Glögg, hot wine punch, a drink which practically all Swedes taste before Christmas.
Stockholm Tourist Information
If you love to walk around and explore cities, Stockholm is the right place to be for this vacation. There is a lot to do and see at Stockholm. Scenic views, natural wonders, historic monuments and entertainment-filled nightlife make Stockholm one of the most admired tourist destinations in the world. But be it a business tip or a family vacation
, a reputed travel organizer is required to make your trip to Stockholm exciting and comfortable. Book services of a travel organizer that can provide you with Stockholm transfers, sightseeing, and other packages.
Some major sightseeing attractions in Stockholm are described below –
Djurgarden: Djurgarden is thickly forested and sparsely populated island of Stockholm that lies about 3 km to the east of Gamla Stan (Old Town). The city has various parklands and bicycle paths inviting you to come down and explore it. Distinctly different from populated urban towns, this place is a right choice to spend some time with your family.
Stadshuset: Stadshuset, Stockholm's City Hall, is one of the most famous architectural wonders in the world. Located on the island of Kungsholmen, south of central station, Stadshuset is city's top attractions. Tours to Stadshuset cover two main courts, the Blue Hall and the Council Chamber. A tour to Stadshuset lasts for a couple of hours.
The Royal Warship Vasa: Lay at the bottom of the sea for more than 300 years, The Royal Warship Vasa sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage. It was in 1960s when the ship was finally salvaged in the 1960s and is the oldest and complete ship in the world and can be witnessed in the Stockholm's Vasa Museum.
Skansen: Another popular Stockholm sightseeing attraction, Skansen is considered to be one of the finest open-air museums of Europe. This is the place to have a unique insight into the rich history and culture of Sweden. Housing a collection of over 150 authentic buildings and houses, Skansen also earns the honor of being the first museum in the world opening to public.
Riddarbolm Church, Drottningholm Palace, The Royal Palace, The Nordic Museum, etc are other tourist destinations worth a visit in Stockholm.
, a reputed travel organizer is required to make your trip to Stockholm exciting and comfortable. Book services of a travel organizer that can provide you with Stockholm transfers, sightseeing, and other packages.
Some major sightseeing attractions in Stockholm are described below –
Djurgarden: Djurgarden is thickly forested and sparsely populated island of Stockholm that lies about 3 km to the east of Gamla Stan (Old Town). The city has various parklands and bicycle paths inviting you to come down and explore it. Distinctly different from populated urban towns, this place is a right choice to spend some time with your family.
Stadshuset: Stadshuset, Stockholm's City Hall, is one of the most famous architectural wonders in the world. Located on the island of Kungsholmen, south of central station, Stadshuset is city's top attractions. Tours to Stadshuset cover two main courts, the Blue Hall and the Council Chamber. A tour to Stadshuset lasts for a couple of hours.
The Royal Warship Vasa: Lay at the bottom of the sea for more than 300 years, The Royal Warship Vasa sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage. It was in 1960s when the ship was finally salvaged in the 1960s and is the oldest and complete ship in the world and can be witnessed in the Stockholm's Vasa Museum.
Skansen: Another popular Stockholm sightseeing attraction, Skansen is considered to be one of the finest open-air museums of Europe. This is the place to have a unique insight into the rich history and culture of Sweden. Housing a collection of over 150 authentic buildings and houses, Skansen also earns the honor of being the first museum in the world opening to public.
Riddarbolm Church, Drottningholm Palace, The Royal Palace, The Nordic Museum, etc are other tourist destinations worth a visit in Stockholm.
Stockholms Resturants - Famous!
The S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant is not just some fancy countdown. It is the most highly credited, respected and acknowledged indicator of where to best dine in the multitude of places in the world. To be included in this much-coveted list is the aspiration of ALL restaurants. For more than a decade, Stockholm has consistently ranked as one of the World’s Best.
Stockholm is one of the most diverse and exotic culinary destination. Surrounded by rich waters and luscious vegetation, Stockholm has easy access to the freshest ingredients that are essential in preparing the most satisfyingly delicious and heavenly cuisines. Only the freshest frutti di mare, finest berries and exquisite spices are used.
In 2007, the Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog located in the picturesque island of Oaxen garnered the 39th position in S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant list. Around an hour drive and 10-minutes ferry ride away the metropolitan area, Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog is nestled in such serene countryside in the southern part of the Stockholm archipelago. Coined as the “restaurant of the archipelago”, Oaxen offers the most luxurious and poignant dishes to satisfy your discriminating palate.
I am greatly blessed to have sampled the food of this renowned restaurant. Believe me the experience is astonishing. The flavor of the dish heightens with every bite. An explainable feeling of pleasure and longing enveloped me. I never dreamt that I could taste something so good, and long to return to the warmth embrace of this gastronomical paradise.
Visitors can take their fill in admiring the panoramic view of Himmerfjärden beach while eating the most scrumptious cuisines. Agneta Green is in-charge of putting together the best aperitif and wines to complement the restaurant’s dishes, while Magnus Ek is the genius responsible for the culinary creations. A distinguished member of the Swedish Culinary Team, Magnus Ek is able to combine such kaleidoscope of flavors achieving such harmony in palate and throat. A certified master of food, Magnus Ek takes you on the heights of culinary delight. I am not the only one impressed by Magnus’ talent. Gastronomika Akademien awarded the gold medal to him for his “extraordinary achievement within Swedish food culture”.
With menus ranging from a la carte, vegetarian and Christmas buffet, Oaxen is indeed the best place to spend the summer and winter holidays. Sleep in the immaculate cabins of m/s Florence, the beautiful ship built in 1935 using oak, ebony, Brazilian rosewood, slate and marble. There are various cabins to choose from depending on your convenience namely the: Ship’s owner’s cabin, captain’s cabin, stoker’s cabin, navigator’s cabin, old office cabin, engineer’s cabin and the chief mate’s cabin.
Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog expert’s craftsmanship that stems from the restaurant’s ability to provide cuisines that unconventionally combines local ingredients and international flavor which is considered a breakthrough in culinary. They are one of the very few restaurants to revolutionalize taste and gastronomic enjoyment.
Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog’s food is luxurious, heavenly, delicious, and awe-inspiring. It is the best restaurant in Sweden and soon enough maybe the best restaurant in the world. The other awards and recognitions received by Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog include 1st place in the Gourmet 199 Tables, Winelist of the Year in The Cupbearer, the Best Restaurant of the Year in Masterclass, and many others.
Stockholm is one of the most diverse and exotic culinary destination. Surrounded by rich waters and luscious vegetation, Stockholm has easy access to the freshest ingredients that are essential in preparing the most satisfyingly delicious and heavenly cuisines. Only the freshest frutti di mare, finest berries and exquisite spices are used.
In 2007, the Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog located in the picturesque island of Oaxen garnered the 39th position in S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant list. Around an hour drive and 10-minutes ferry ride away the metropolitan area, Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog is nestled in such serene countryside in the southern part of the Stockholm archipelago. Coined as the “restaurant of the archipelago”, Oaxen offers the most luxurious and poignant dishes to satisfy your discriminating palate.
I am greatly blessed to have sampled the food of this renowned restaurant. Believe me the experience is astonishing. The flavor of the dish heightens with every bite. An explainable feeling of pleasure and longing enveloped me. I never dreamt that I could taste something so good, and long to return to the warmth embrace of this gastronomical paradise.
Visitors can take their fill in admiring the panoramic view of Himmerfjärden beach while eating the most scrumptious cuisines. Agneta Green is in-charge of putting together the best aperitif and wines to complement the restaurant’s dishes, while Magnus Ek is the genius responsible for the culinary creations. A distinguished member of the Swedish Culinary Team, Magnus Ek is able to combine such kaleidoscope of flavors achieving such harmony in palate and throat. A certified master of food, Magnus Ek takes you on the heights of culinary delight. I am not the only one impressed by Magnus’ talent. Gastronomika Akademien awarded the gold medal to him for his “extraordinary achievement within Swedish food culture”.
With menus ranging from a la carte, vegetarian and Christmas buffet, Oaxen is indeed the best place to spend the summer and winter holidays. Sleep in the immaculate cabins of m/s Florence, the beautiful ship built in 1935 using oak, ebony, Brazilian rosewood, slate and marble. There are various cabins to choose from depending on your convenience namely the: Ship’s owner’s cabin, captain’s cabin, stoker’s cabin, navigator’s cabin, old office cabin, engineer’s cabin and the chief mate’s cabin.
Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog expert’s craftsmanship that stems from the restaurant’s ability to provide cuisines that unconventionally combines local ingredients and international flavor which is considered a breakthrough in culinary. They are one of the very few restaurants to revolutionalize taste and gastronomic enjoyment.
Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog’s food is luxurious, heavenly, delicious, and awe-inspiring. It is the best restaurant in Sweden and soon enough maybe the best restaurant in the world. The other awards and recognitions received by Oaxen Skärgkårdskrog include 1st place in the Gourmet 199 Tables, Winelist of the Year in The Cupbearer, the Best Restaurant of the Year in Masterclass, and many others.
Vasa Warship Museum - A must visit!
Vasa meets her final destiny in August 1628
Vasa initiated her maiden voyage on the 10th of August 1628, leaving the quay situated in central Stockholm in what is today known as the Old Town at Skeppsbron. But just a few minutes later something goes terrible wrong. Vasa starts to tilt more and more and she finally capsizes a few hundred meters from its quay. At least thirty sailors died in this catastrophe, but some material from this time indicates that up to 150 lives were spilled.
Vasa - a political knightmare for King Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden was a Baltic Sea superpower at the time Vasa was built, and the huge Vasa ship was supposed to become a symbol of Sweden and its influence. Documentation from this time tells us that the ship costed 200.000 riksdaler which would equal an enormous 5% of the total Swedish budget at that time.
A shipwright from Holland was brought in to lead the Wasa project. It seems that due to occasional miscalculations Vasa was not given the appropriate center of gravity. One factor behind this could be that the Swedish king at some point ordered that extra cannons were to be installed on upper gun deck. The extra ballast added was obviously not enough to keep Vasa in an upright position.
The captain of the ship was immediately sent to jail but soon to be freed due to lack of evidence. One interesting point regarding the aftermath of the Vasa catastrophe was that No one was ever found guilty and sentenced.
Wasa was kept sleeping on the bottom of the sea for 333 years
The warship ended its short duty 32 meters below the surface. Very soon most of the cannons were recovered by divers using a bell type of vehicle in order to submerge. But after that it seems that no one ever visited the ship until the 1950´s when the swede Anders Franzén initiated a salvage project. Then, in 1961, the ship was miraculously brought back to the surface, intact after more than 330 years on the bottom.
The fact that the Baltic Sea is free from shipworm explains the fact that the oak wood was preserved during all this time. Vasa is one of the best preserved 1700th century vessels in the world.
The Vasa museum
Despite the fact that this ship was resting on the bottom of the sea for more than 300 years, the ship and many of its artifacts are very well preserved. Even food and liquors were found of which some was consumed after the salvage in 1961.
The conservation of the wood and the rest of the materials has been a challenge. The oak wood has been trated with polyethylene glycol, but sources tell that staff at the Vasa Museum is continously testing new ways of preserving the wood.
The Vasa Museum is situated at Djurgården in central Stockholm, and is really a "must-see" museum if you´re visiting Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden.
Vasa initiated her maiden voyage on the 10th of August 1628, leaving the quay situated in central Stockholm in what is today known as the Old Town at Skeppsbron. But just a few minutes later something goes terrible wrong. Vasa starts to tilt more and more and she finally capsizes a few hundred meters from its quay. At least thirty sailors died in this catastrophe, but some material from this time indicates that up to 150 lives were spilled.
Vasa - a political knightmare for King Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden was a Baltic Sea superpower at the time Vasa was built, and the huge Vasa ship was supposed to become a symbol of Sweden and its influence. Documentation from this time tells us that the ship costed 200.000 riksdaler which would equal an enormous 5% of the total Swedish budget at that time.
A shipwright from Holland was brought in to lead the Wasa project. It seems that due to occasional miscalculations Vasa was not given the appropriate center of gravity. One factor behind this could be that the Swedish king at some point ordered that extra cannons were to be installed on upper gun deck. The extra ballast added was obviously not enough to keep Vasa in an upright position.
The captain of the ship was immediately sent to jail but soon to be freed due to lack of evidence. One interesting point regarding the aftermath of the Vasa catastrophe was that No one was ever found guilty and sentenced.
Wasa was kept sleeping on the bottom of the sea for 333 years
The warship ended its short duty 32 meters below the surface. Very soon most of the cannons were recovered by divers using a bell type of vehicle in order to submerge. But after that it seems that no one ever visited the ship until the 1950´s when the swede Anders Franzén initiated a salvage project. Then, in 1961, the ship was miraculously brought back to the surface, intact after more than 330 years on the bottom.
The fact that the Baltic Sea is free from shipworm explains the fact that the oak wood was preserved during all this time. Vasa is one of the best preserved 1700th century vessels in the world.
The Vasa museum
Despite the fact that this ship was resting on the bottom of the sea for more than 300 years, the ship and many of its artifacts are very well preserved. Even food and liquors were found of which some was consumed after the salvage in 1961.
The conservation of the wood and the rest of the materials has been a challenge. The oak wood has been trated with polyethylene glycol, but sources tell that staff at the Vasa Museum is continously testing new ways of preserving the wood.
The Vasa Museum is situated at Djurgården in central Stockholm, and is really a "must-see" museum if you´re visiting Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden.
Accommodation in Stockholm
Accommodation in Stockholm is by most people's standards rather expensive, but there are ways of finding more affordable options. Many hotels offer reduced prices at various times in the year, and the cost will vary depending on the area. Norrmalm and especially the area around the central station are the best bets for budget to medium priced lodgings, whilst the Old Town tend to be more expensive.
Unlike any other city, Stockholm is spread over 14 islands, creating a neighborhood effect and city development not seen anywhere else in the world.
The Old Town, or Gamla Stan as you will often see it referred to as, is at the entrance to Lake mallaren on the Baltic and is the foundation of the city. Dating back as a walled city to the thirteenth century, today the old town is the most popular attraction of the city, teeming with restaurants, antique shops, artisan's galleries and ancient architecture. The major shopping street of the Old Town, Vasterlanggatan, is an attraction in and of itself, as is the main square, Stortorger.
Langholmen, meaning "long island: was donated in 1647 by Queen Christina to the city and is now one of the largest green areas in the city, wonderful for evening strolls or afternoon picnics.
The area known as Norrmalm lies to the north of the Old City and if the Old City encapsulates all that is old, Norrmalm encapsulates all that is young. Here you will find the commercial and cultural centre of Stockholm including the Central Station, major shopping centre and Stockholm's most famous park, Kungstradgarden.
Vasastaden includes the "Off-Broadway of Stockholm" and lies north of Norrmalm. Very much the theatre land of the city, Vasastaden has become the perfect destination for a full evening out, as many trendy bars and restaurants have opened there. Here you will be able to rub shoulders with the young professionals of the city who have en masse made Vasastaden their home.
Kungsholmen is where you will find the Town Hall and will get a further taste of the historicity of this city. It is here that you will be able to appreciate the artful blending of the new with the old as this ex-industry and artisan centre has been given a face lift.
South of the Old City you will find the most densely populated area of the city, Sudermalm. This is another place worth checking out for cheaper accommodation options.
If you head east from the Old Town you will come to Djurgarden Deer Park, this wonderful island sounds just as it is, especially in the summer. This forested island positioned in the middle of a lake used in the summer as a recreation area, plays host to the Vasa man-of war, Nordic Museum, the pleasure garden, the Waldemarsudde estate with its beautiful gardens and the open air folk museum.
Unlike any other city, Stockholm is spread over 14 islands, creating a neighborhood effect and city development not seen anywhere else in the world.
The Old Town, or Gamla Stan as you will often see it referred to as, is at the entrance to Lake mallaren on the Baltic and is the foundation of the city. Dating back as a walled city to the thirteenth century, today the old town is the most popular attraction of the city, teeming with restaurants, antique shops, artisan's galleries and ancient architecture. The major shopping street of the Old Town, Vasterlanggatan, is an attraction in and of itself, as is the main square, Stortorger.
Langholmen, meaning "long island: was donated in 1647 by Queen Christina to the city and is now one of the largest green areas in the city, wonderful for evening strolls or afternoon picnics.
The area known as Norrmalm lies to the north of the Old City and if the Old City encapsulates all that is old, Norrmalm encapsulates all that is young. Here you will find the commercial and cultural centre of Stockholm including the Central Station, major shopping centre and Stockholm's most famous park, Kungstradgarden.
Vasastaden includes the "Off-Broadway of Stockholm" and lies north of Norrmalm. Very much the theatre land of the city, Vasastaden has become the perfect destination for a full evening out, as many trendy bars and restaurants have opened there. Here you will be able to rub shoulders with the young professionals of the city who have en masse made Vasastaden their home.
Kungsholmen is where you will find the Town Hall and will get a further taste of the historicity of this city. It is here that you will be able to appreciate the artful blending of the new with the old as this ex-industry and artisan centre has been given a face lift.
South of the Old City you will find the most densely populated area of the city, Sudermalm. This is another place worth checking out for cheaper accommodation options.
If you head east from the Old Town you will come to Djurgarden Deer Park, this wonderful island sounds just as it is, especially in the summer. This forested island positioned in the middle of a lake used in the summer as a recreation area, plays host to the Vasa man-of war, Nordic Museum, the pleasure garden, the Waldemarsudde estate with its beautiful gardens and the open air folk museum.
Stockholm Vacations
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden and part of the Stockholm Municipality, is located on Swedens East Coast where Lake Malaren meets the Baltic Sea. There are numerous high-tech companies headquartered here. In spite of a full four season climate that includes substantial rain, tourism has doubled since 1991. So, there must be something about its people and places to attract so many visitors.
Heres a look at Stockholms luxury hotels, best restaurants, and what to see and do while visiting. The progressive city is on the rise and definitely a worthy destination for world travelers to notch on their boards.
Luxury Hotels in Stockholm
The First Hotel Reisen has been a center of refined hospitality since the 1700s. Aside from offering the best view of Old Town Stockholm from its waterfront location, there is the sauna, the swimming pool, and the sensational restaurant all set beneath 17th century vaults.
The Victory Hotel is part of the Bengtsson familys hotel chain. It is named after the English naval hero Lord Nelsons flagship the HMS Victory. Adjacent to Victory Hotel is the renowned restaurant, Leijontornet (the Lion Tower), which is named after a 14th century fortification wall that is on display in the main dining room. The decor of each room has a little captain in it with a portrait of Lord Nelson. Good Lord! The Hilton Stockholm Slussen is located in the center of Stockholm.
It, too, offers incredible views of Old Town Stockholm. The hotel was noted for being the best business hotel in 2003. The gym and sauna are world class facilities. Additionally, the hotel is a civic leader for its commitment to environmental safety issues.
Best Restaurants in Stockholm
Den Gyldene Freden is an 18th century establishment of great historic and epicurean proportions. The esteemed Swedish Academy holds its meetings here for members to enjoy the restaurants well made local dishes. Lux Stockholm is annually commended in the highly valued Michelin Guide for its excellent seasonal offerings and service.
Renowned architect Peter Hallen designed crystal lamps to lighten up our tables and color changing walls. Wardshuset Ulla Winbladh is an open air restaurant that serves gourmet lunches and dinners of Swedish fare. Due to the eaterys enormous popularity, making reservations in advance is strongly advised. The owners have five additional restaurants in Stockholm.
To Do in Stockholm
Checking out the Kulturhuset Cultural Centre is a good way to get better acquainted with the citys cultural offerings. There are exhibitions, theatre, dance, music, and other types of performing arts. Additionally, there is a library with a reading lounge and several restaurants in the vicinity. Skansen Open Air Museum is an open air museum that presents 150 historical buildings of Sweden.
The museum was founded in 1891. There also is a zoo with wild and tame Nordic animals onsite. The Skansen hosts many annual festivities and events. Here is a place where kids of all ages remain young and foolish forever. The Tivoli Grona Lund is among the favorite amusement parks with its adrenaline pumping roller coasters. The entertainment center proudly proclaims that it has the highest free fall ride in all of Europe. It is a big on fun boutique amusement park with approximately 30 compelling attractions.
Notes on Stockholm
What has six stories and 100 separate departments under one roof? It is the Nordiska Kompaniet. Many call this the greatest shopping center in the world. Products by Hermes, Mulberry, Prada, and YSL are represented as well as an array of well known Swedish brands, such as J Lindeberg and Flippa K. The majestic food market is fit to be graced by royalty with a variety of pubs, bars, cafes, and restaurants. This is a favorite destination of the locals.
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