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Trip Planning & Itineraries
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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.
Best of Stockholm: Suggested Itineraries
To help you get your bearings, keep in mind that Stockholm is built on 14 islands, with the modern city center on the main island. Smack in the middle is the tiny island housing Gamla Stan, the historic Old Town. The oldest part of Stockholm is also its most beautiful, containing cobblestone streets, pretty old houses, vaulted cellar restaurants and the impressive Royal Palace. Now you know your way around, pick up a terrific-value Stockholm Card, and the city's your oyster!
Day One: Stockholm Sightseeing Tours
Get things rolling with a 2.5-hour Stockholm in a Nutshell tour, including major sites like the Royal Palace, City Hall and one of Stockholm's must-do's, a boat cruise around the royal park. If you've got more time to spare, create your own itinerary with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Traveling on an open-top double-decker bus, you can get on and off the bus as often as you like at 14 designated bus stops along the route. Or see the city from the water on a hop-on hop-off boat tour. Hop-on hop-off tickets are valid for 24 hours. If you're fascinated by European royalty, the Stockholm Royal Tour takes you to Drottningholm Palace, home to the current Swedish royal family. And for the ultimate sightseeing bargain, pick up a Stockholm Card, valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The Stockholm Card is your short cut to a wealth of activities - visit a museum in the morning, a palace at lunchtime and go sightseeing on the water in the afternoon.
Day Two: Stockholm by land and water
Stockholm is tailor-made for walking and boating, so step aboard and get a different perspective on the city. The Grand Tour takes you sailing out to sea and cruising through the city by coach. Then see why the city is famous for its bridges on a Stockholm Bridges Cruise, providing panoramic views of the city's skyline. Stockholm is also a city of canals and quiet waterways, which you'll discover on the Royal Canal Tour. Or sail away for the day to Sigtuna and Uppsala, for a day of Viking history and sailing. You'll get a closer look at the city on foot. Take a wander on an Old Town Walkabout, and hear tales of the city's vivid history. For something different, follow in the footsteps of Alfred Nobel, ride through the Old Town in a horse and carriage, or rug up and take a spooky ghost walk to hear true accounts of Stockholm's more bloody, haunted history.
Take the confusion and stress out of getting from A to B in Stockholm, and arrange an affordable and easy airport transfer. We can arrange a transfer whether you're arriving or departing from Skavsta Airport, perhaps arriving at Arlanda Airport or departing, or arriving or departing from Vasteras Airport. Buses run from the Stockholm City Bus Terminal in the city center to the various airports, promising peace of mind and convenience.
Best of Stockholm: Top 3 Hotels
Stockholm has no shortage of gorgeous top-end hotels, from the Old Town to the islands, blending cutting-edge style and lie-back-and-love-it luxury.
Enjoy a unique take on Swedish luxury in this 1890s boutique hotel, where the individually designed rooms reflect both past and present. Stylish fit-outs feature exposed roof beams, bright and airy skylights, paneling, fireplaces and gorgeous furnishings.
Benny from ABBA's fabulous hotel has few rivals, on one of the prettiest squares in the city. Nordic design, hardwood floors and retro architectural details feature throughout, and the hotel has a theater, cafe and bar on-site.
There aren't too many sleeping options in the Old Town, and this is one of the best. Housed in a 17th-century building, this lovely hotel retains the spirit of the past with restrained timeless furnishings, a soothing atmosphere of calm and effortless, discreet service.
Best of Stockholm: Top 3 Designer Shops
The epitome of Nordic fashion - sleek looks, classic cuts and sensible sombre tones. The store, a minimalist masterpiece designed by AARO Arkitekter, also stocks shoes, accessories and perfect books for your coffee table.
This legendary design store was once the stomping ground of Josef Frank, whose modernist furniture and floral-patterned fabrics are now the stuff of Swedish design legend. Nab some of his cult printed fabrics, or simply go for the top-notch lighting, homewares and furniture from Swedish design heavyweights.
For a unique reminder of your time in Stockholm, leave the tacky souvenirs behind and pick up one of these cute little elves and trolls instead. They're handmade on-site in a vintage artisans' studio.
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