Hagaparken - Stockholm Royal Tour by David Hall vi...Photo by Creative Commons
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Uppsala Photo by Illya V, USA
Just one of the MANY beautiful restored boats w...Photo by Julie A, USA
We visited many Royal Palaces outside of the Stock...Photo by Melinawati S, Netherlands
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parliament Photo by Illya V, USA
Bridge over the earthPhoto by Sonia S, Germany
church Photo by Illya V, USA
The town hall with a pretty conifer in Sigtuna whe...Photo by Mark P, Australia
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Summer in Stockholm finds everyone outdoorsPhoto by Terri H, USA
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Sweden's capital is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, a mirage of saffron- and terracotta-colored buildings shimmering between blue water and bluer skies all summer, or covered with snow and dotted with lights in winter. It's also a vibrant, modern city, famous for producing sleek designs, edgy fashion and world-class nightclubs.
Take a wander through the old town, Gamla Stan, a compact maze of cobblestone streets winding beneath the stucco walls of red, orange and vanilla buildings. The Royal Palace crowns the tiny island, waterfront hills are graced by lovely old residences, and the city center is lined with trendy boutiques, art galleries and restaurants that can hold their own against any big city on the continent.
Stockholm Viking History
The territory north of Stockholm once represented Sweden’s Viking heartland. Their heyday corresponded roughly with the Dark Ages, when they were feared and respected throughout Europe, as far afield ... Continue Reading »
Stockholm Suggested Itineraries
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and these Scandinavians know how to make good use of their environment. Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is known for its famously blue water, its terracotta coloured ... Continue Reading »
See Stockholm by Boat
Visitors to the so-called “Venice of the North” will find that Stockholm's beautiful canals and bridges definitely deserve to be described by a thusly flattering a moniker. A wide variety of boat ... Continue Reading »
Art and Shopping in Stockholm
The highlight of my train trip from Berlin to Stockholm was going over the Great Belt Bridge between Zealand and Sprogø in Denmark . Although the train takes a tunnel for the spectacular ... Continue Reading »
Stockholm, a Delightful City to Explore
The panorama of tiny islands that form the archipelago of Stockholm are even more enchanting when viewed from the air or experienced by water – so take to the skies and waterways of the Swedish ... Continue Reading »
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