The Millenium saga has helped raise awareness of Stockholm. But the Swedish capital does not need this literary work to deserve your attention.
Good reasons to discover the capital of Sweden
Between a breakfast at the famous Saturnus café or at the Rosendals Trädgård café and a dinner at the Gondolen restaurant around a dish of crayfish, Stockholm reveals its charms in 10 tones.
1. Gamla Stan, the old town
Stockholm is an invitation to stroll through the alleys of the old town. It is a journey through time of over 700 years. The multicolored gabled houses provide a breathtaking setting.
2. L'île de Skeppsholmen
To admire Stockholm, nothing better than to go to the verdant island of Skeppsholmen, and to walk on the quays while admiring artistic works.
Skeppsholmen Island in summer
3. Full of culture at Moderna Museet
Skeppsholmen is a trendy cultural center, the Modern Museum which gives a great place to pop art, to the great modern painters (including Picasso) and contemporary.
Sculptures in the gardens of the Moderna museet
4. Food at Saluhall Market Hall
Visit the Saluhall covered market in the heart of cozy Östermalm district. This is the perfect opportunity to have lunch and enjoy Swedish specialties.
The Saluhall market in the Östermalm district
5. Södermalm, THE trendy district par excellence
Discover Södermalm, the quirky district of SoFo, built on the old working-class suburbs of Stockholm. Design and trendy culture are on the program.
Södermalm, Stockholm district
6. The Museum Fotografiska
Photography enthusiasts will visit the aptly named museum Fotografiska which houses the photos of the greatest photographers.
The Fotografiska Museum
7. Djurgården, the museum island
In the heart of a former royal hunting reserve, the domain of Djurgården houses the most beautiful museums in the city. It is also a popular place to stroll and relax.
Paisible Djurgården
8. The Vasa Museum, a must see
Stockholm is also one of the capitals of the Viking world. The Vasa Museum make you relive the Viking epic and the great moments of the navy and especially make you discover the boat which gave its name to the museum. The Vasa sank on the day of its inauguration, in 1628. Saved from the waters in 1961, the monumental vessel welcomes tourists from all over the world. In fact, the Vasa Museet is the most visited in the country.
9. Time travel in Skansen
Skansen ecomuseum is the oldest open-air museum in the world. He retrospectively depicts Scandinavian traditions by revisiting the habitat, fashion and traditional art of living. This is also where many Stockholmers meet to celebrate New Year's Eve to the sound of Abba.
10. Stockholm between land and sea
Profitez d 'a cruise at the end of the day to discover Stockholm between land and sea. On the waters of Lake Mälar, you will stroll between the myriad of docks and boats that make the charm of this capital. In the evening, the reflections of the setting sun will make you discover the city from a different perspective. Built on 14 islands, Stockholm has been nicknamed the Venice of the North… like Bruges.
For more information and for practical information, also consult our travel guide to Sweden.
