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The Stockholm Guide 2012
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Welcome to Stockholm – The Capital of Scandinavia! Stockholm is widely celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, built where lake meets sea, on fourteen islands, with ten centuries of history and culture. The Swedish Royal Capital is also widely known for its remarkable modernity, progressiveness and trend sensitivity in everything from lifestyle to fashion, design, food and drink and usage of new technology. The combination of magnificent scenery, ancient history and tradition, and a pervasive innovative spirit combine to give Stockholm its truly exceptional character and charm. We like to claim that Stockholm is a city which has all of the qualities and allures of a major international metropolis but few of its usual downsides. It’s a city where it’s easy and efficient to move around, where the air is fresh and the waters clean, with plenty of space for everyone to roam freely. Vast green areas don’t just surround the city, they permeate it. Few other places let you experience the pleasures and enchantments of nature, urban sophistication and cultural history, all in a single day. Come and experience this unique quality of life in Stockholm.
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Don’t miss! 1 Gamla stan (The Old Town) Europe’s largest and bestpreserved medieval city center on the island of Stadsholmen, where Stockholm was founded as a fortification in the 12th century. All of the Old Town is like a living museum, pedestrian-friendly and filled with sights, attractions, restaurants, cafés, bars, and shopping. The narrow winding cobblestone streets give the Old Town a unique character. The whole area is like something straight out of a fairytale, especially in the winter. It is the place to go for Swedish handicrafts, knickknacks, and souvenirs. In the Old Town you’ll find Sweden’s national cathedral Storkyrkan, where Crown Princess Victoria married Prince Daniel in the summer of 2010, close by the Royal Palace, one of the world’s largest inhabited palaces with more than 600 rooms. It was built primarily in the 18th century in Italian baroque style, on the site of the old Three Crowns castle which burned down in 1697. In addition to the state suites there are various interesting museums at the palace, including the Royal Armoury, featuring clothing and suits of armour worn by royals through the centuries. The guard change, sometimes mounted, and the daily changing of the guard are popular attractions.
6 Skansen The world’s oldest and prettiest open-air museum on the island of Djurgården. Visit historical Sweden in miniature, and see Nordic animals like the elk, bear, lynx, wolf, wolverine and seal. Old farms and dwellings from different parts of the country have been dismantled and transported to the museum. There are also several restaurants and attractions, terrariums, and a monkey enclosure. In December Skansen is special, with a Christmas market and old-fashioned Christmas buffets can be enjoyed. 4 Millesgården Exquisitely beautiful sculpture park and museum on the island of Lidingö, with breathtaking views of Stockholm and the port entrance. Created by the sculptor Carl Milles. Unparalleled!
Fotografiska Ambitious museum of high international standard for photography, located in an old port warehouse in beautiful surroundings, with a nice café and a book shop with a large variety of books. Long opening hours and temporary exhibitions featuring some of the biggest international photographers. Stockholm Archipelago Despite of all of the city’s attractions, for many people Stockholm’s most spectacular attraction is still the archipelago’s wonderful maritime landscape with more than 30,000 islands, islets and skerries.
2 Stockholm from the water Of course, a city built on 14 islands offers an infinite number of stunning water views. Stockholm has scores of waterfront walkways, with spectacular and constantly changing scenery. And be sure to take a boat sightseeing tour of the city. 3 Vasamuseet (The Vasa Museum) A five-star attraction on the island of Djurgården. The 230-foot warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 in Stockholm harbour and was not salvaged until 1961. Over nearly half a century the Vasa has been slowly and meticulously restored to near original splendour. 5 Moderna Museet (The Modern Museum) One of the world’s premier museums for international art from the 20th and 21st centuries, located on the beautiful museum island of Skeppsholmen. A fantastic collection of Swedish and international masterpieces from the last century. A superb program of temporary exhibitions, a museum shop with a large variety of goods, and a charming restaurant with lovely views across to Djurgården and the grand waterfront esplanade of Strandvägen. 7 Stadshuset (City Hall) Stockholm’s majestic landmark, built as a supersized Italian renaissance palace in the early 20th century. Visit the famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Banquet is celebrated on December 10 every year. Guided tours only. Don’t miss the view from the City Hall tower if you’re visiting Stockholm during the summer.
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See, experience and enjoy! Stockholm is overflowing with experiences and sights, whether your game is art and culture, history, shopping, theater and entertainment, or nature. And if it’s all of the above, even better! In Stockholm you can combine vastly diverse experiences and pleasures on one and the same day. The majority of Stockholm’s attractions are located within walking distance of the center, and breathtaking views across the city’s islands and waterways can be admired from the many walkways around the city.
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Three World Heritage Sites The Stockholm region has no fewer than three sites listed on Unesco’s register of places judged invaluable for humanity. Birka Sweden’s first real town. During Viking times, Birka on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, was the central hub and the most important marketplace in the entire Mälar Valley. It was established in the eighth century, attracting travellers from near and afar. Birka of today has a wealth of ancient remains that have been excavated and studied since the 19th century. Birka is ideal for a daytrip. During summer, boats depart from the dock at City Hall.
THE STOCKHOLM CARD The Stockholm Card gives you free admission to more than 80 museums and attractions, free travel with public transport, free boat sightseeing and numerous bonus offers. You can buy a card for one, two, three or five days. A Stockholm guide is also included. It’s guaranteed value for money! Buy your Stockholm Card at the Stockholm Tourist Center, the Arlanda Visitor Center, or at visitstockholm.com
8 Drottningholm Drottningholm Palace is often called the Versailles of the North. This has caused many people to believe that Drottningholm is a copy of Versailles, but in fact, they are more or less contemporary. Construction began in the 17th century, and today the King and Queen of Sweden lives there. The gardens, the Palace Theater, with intact 18th-century stage design, and the Chinese Pavilion are attractions worthy of a visit in their own right. 9 The Woodland Cemetery A place of sublime beauty and poetry. Created over a period of a quarter century (1915–1940) on about 250 acres of pine-covered boulder ridge under the direction of the famous modernist architects Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz. Con sidered one of the most important works of the modernists, it evokes a Nordic philosophy on nature, life, and death. There are also a number of beautiful chapels.
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A city for kids Stockholm is an ideal city for kids and families. Restaurants, museums, public transport, and tourist attractions offer generous discounts for the little ones. In and around Stockholm you’ll find an array of attractions for kids and the whole family. Below are a few of these, and many more are listed on visitstockholm.com 12 Junibacken A fairy tale world on the island of Djurgården, based on the beloved, immortal characters from books by Astrid Lindgren’s and other authors of children’s books. The little ones get to ride the fairytale train through Astrid Lindgren’s fairy tale world. You will also find Boktorget (The Book Plaza), a restaurant any child will love, and a great variety of children’s theater.
Skansen The open-air museum with the historical Swedish buildings and environments offers tons for the little ones to see and do. There’s a zoo with bears, wolves, lynxes, monkeys, seals, and a terrarium. It’s one of Sweden’s most loved attractions. In the winter of 2012, the new Lill-Skansen will open its doors — a brand new ambitious children’s zoo with generous space for its small animals including rabbits, cats, pygmy goats, toads, lizards and ants. Gröna Lund Stockholm’s amusement park, Gröna Lund has attractions for the whole family. Open from April to September.
Rooftop hiking See Stockholm from the rooftops on a guided tour, well secured with safety equipment. It’s a unique combination of climbing and sightseeing – for people not afraid of heights. City walks Stockholm is a wonderful city for walking, with its ever-changing, spectacular views. There are a great number of guided city walks combining natural and cultural experiences, The Millenium tour following in the footsteps of Stieg Larsson has been an unbelievable success, attracting both readers and fans from all over the world. Ghost walks in the Old Town are also very popular. Boats A city built on 14 islands simply must be seen from the water. In Stockholm and the archipelago, there are numerous boat sightseeing tours to choose from. Boats also serve as a means of transport between the great attractions of Stockholm. Buses Stockholm offers a wide range of guided bus tours in different languages. 10 SkyView The world’s biggest spherical building, the ricsson Globe Arena, has an exciting new attraction – E SkyView. The SkyView comprises two glass gondolas, each of which can hold 16 people, and which take you up to a height of 130 metres above sea level where the view out over Stockholm is truly fantastic.
Tom Tits experiment A large science center for kids in Södertälje south of Stockholm, well worth a day trip. Kids can try more than 600 different scientific experiments. It’s hands-on learning for life, through play and fun. Swedish Museum of Natural History/Cosmonova Enjoy dizzying movie experiences in the IMAX Theater, with an 8,180 square foot domed screen. See films about space, the earth, and the oceans in the world’s largest film format.
SEE STOCKHOLM in different ways Stockholm’s fantastic geography means there are numerous ways to discover the city. Your experiences and perceptions of the city change constantly as you pass through or over it. Here are a few different ways to get to know Stockholm. For more, see visitstockholm.com
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11 Hot air ballooning Stockholm is one of few cities where ballooning is permitted. A horizon dotted by colorful balloons is a typical Stockholm view. Experiencing the city from above, while floating silently in a hot air balloon, is unforgettable.
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Urban nature Perhaps Stockholm’s most distinctive quality is the interplay between the city and the wild nature which surrounds and traverses it. Enjoy the rare pleasures fresh air, clean water and birdsong in the heart of the metropolis! Ekoparken The world’s first national urban park is a green lung forming an arc more than six miles long, stretching around and through the city. You can encounter deer and hares, even foxes and elk, and see rare birds, butterflies and insects, right inside the city. Fishing People fishing outside the Royal Palace is a classic Stockholm sight. These waters are good for salmon fishing – otherwise fishers wouldn’t be standing there every day, year round. The record for a salmon caught in downtown Stockholm is 48 pounds! Swimming Stockholmers are proud that you can swim in the center of town. Stockholm and its surroundings have lots of swimming spots that are popular with sun worshippers on summer days, for instance the beaches of Långholmsbadet, Rålambshovsbadet and Reimersholme. Find your own private swimming spot, in the middle of Stockholm! Kayaking There’s no more beautiful way to discover Stockholm than from a kayak. You can paddle between all the city’s islands, going ashore for a meal or a coffee, and then why not head out into the archipelago. Kayaks are available for rent at various locations, including at the lovely Djurgården Canal and the Rålambshov Park.
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Golfing Stockholm and environs has more than 60 golf courses, including several championship courses, of which many are located in beautiful surroundings. Some have green fees among the lowest in Europe and at many of the courses you can also rent your equipment. Playing late into the night on light summer evenings is particularly exotic. Biking Bike lanes run throughout the city, for convenient, safe cycling. In addition, bike rental firms are plentiful. Ice skating When the waterways of Stockholm freeze over, it’s a magical experience to glide through the city. Many locals will do anything for a good day out on the ice. Trip skating on natural ice requires knowledge and special equipment. An alternative is to rent skates and take to the ice in Kungsträdgården, a park in the center of town, or one of the many skating rinks and courses around the city. Skiing and Snowboarding Hammarbybacken is a centrally located ski slope with runs for both beginners and medium skiers. Funpark, skiing school and rental of skis. Winter swimming Bathing in a hole in the ice after taking a sauna may sound like a terrifying experience for the novice, but it is in fact an experience unlike any other. The beautifully located Fredhällsbadet in central Stockholm and the recreation area of Hellasgården just on the outskirts of Stockholm are two of many locations where you can try out this exotic physical and meditative Nordic thrill.
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The Stockholm Card The Stockholm Card gives you free admission to more than 80 museums and attractions, free travel with public transport, free boat sightseeing and numerous bonus offers. You can buy a card for one, two, three or five days. A Stockholm guide is also included. It’s guaranteed value for money! Buy your Stockholm Card at the Stockholm Tourist Center, the Arlanda Visitor Center, or at visitstockholm.com
Discover one of the world’s best collections of modern art! Welcome to Moderna Museet, the museum for modern and contemporary art in Stockholm.
WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL MUSEUM MILLESGÅRDEN – the home and garden of the sculpture Carl Milles!
OPEN THE WHOLE YEAR Herserudsvägen 32 Lidingö Stockholm www.millesgarden.se
Discover playful
JUNIBACKEN where fantasy becomes reality
At Skeppsholmen, in the centre of Stockholm. Bus 65. Underground to: Kungsträdgården. Ferry from Slussen and Djurgården. Opening hours: Tue 10 am–8 pm, Wed–Sun 10 am–6 pm. Mon closed.
Every day here is full of mischievous adventures.
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Take the Storybook Train through Astrid Lindgren’s magical world, enjoy in our interactive exhibitions and make new discoveries in the most amazing playhouse in Sweden!
www.junibacken.se
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THE FAIRYTALE HOUSE IN STOCKHOLM
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SEE THE WHOLE OF STOCKHOLM IN ONE GO SkyView is a unique attraction that takes you up around the outside of the Ericsson Globe, the world’s largest spherical building. From the top, 130 metres above sea level, the views of Stockholm are magnificent. You’ll find more information about SkyView at www.globearenas.se/skyview Globen, Green line
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More of Stockholm! Stockholm is a city packed with opportunities. Here follows a list of suggestions about the city’s many interesting, enjoyable and appealing sights. MORE THAN
40% of Stockholm consists of parks and other green areas
GREEN STOCKHOLM
We were proud, but to be honest, we thought it was the natural choice when Stockholm in 2010 was chosen to be Europe’s first Green Capital by the Europe Commission. Stockholm is not only a city surrounded by and crisscrossed with wonderful nature and wilderness, but has for many years worked long term and ambitiously with environmental issues. Stockholm is a capital city proud to offer fresh air that is healthy to breathe, water that is so clean that you can swim and fish in it, extensive green areas to enjoy and a noise level which, in comparison with other big cities, is very low. Stockholm also has the highest amount of ecolabel hotels, conference facilities and restaurants in Europe. We dare to claim that the Swedish capital fulfils the most unusual of situations — that of being an international metropolis living and breathing on nature’s terms!
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Millenium tour in the footsteps of Lisbeth Salander Swedish detective novels are a whole different story, and the best-selling Millennium trilogy by Stieg Larsson has become yet another reason for many people to visit Stockholm. Sixty million copies of the books have been sold in over 40 different languages. The Swedish film versions and now more recently the film “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, with Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara in the leading roles have
increased yet more interest among Stieg Larsson fans from around the world. Take one of the popular guided tours that follow in the footsteps of Larsson’s heroes, Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander. Visit the sites mentioned in the novels and seen in the films, on Södermalm. visitstockholm.com
“One of the nice things about Stockholm is that one third of it is water. That makes the city totally different. The inner city is exciting and stuff, it feels like the countryside has come to the city. As a father, it’s really nice and they got quite a lot right here. The kids grow up doing fairly natural things – best of both worlds. I would be really happy if my kids would grow up here, it would be lovely.” JAMIE OLIVER From the TV-show “Jamie does... Stockholm”, 2010
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Events and festivals
Romantic Stockholm Stockholm is the perfect city for a romantic break. The sheer beauty of the city and its atmosphere are romantic in themselves but it also offers a host of special romantic attractions. Take a walk along Monteliusvägen perched on the hills of Södermalm, with views over the Old Town and the city centre — a spot where many choose to get engaged. Take a trip with a romantic old white archipelago boat to the royal Drottningholm Palace and enjoy a walk through the wonderful palace grounds passing the pink Chinese Pavilion, given as a gift by King Adolf Fredrik to Queen Lovisa Ulrika on her birthday in 1753. Or why not take a longer excursion to Sandhamn island in Stockholm’s outer archipelago, chosen by Travel & Leisure magazine to be one of the world’s most romantic locations, where the hotel in the dainty archipelago harbour offers wonderful bathing in heated outdoor pools. Simply taking a stroll along the streets of the Old Town, Södermalm, Östermalm, the extensive Royal Djurgården park or along Norr Mälarstrand to then enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner at one of the city’s many romantic restaurants, bars and cafés is an experience that just oozes love!
Stockholm is one of Europe’s leading cities for international events and congresses. The most widely known of the annual events is the Nobel Banquet on December 10, with the awards ceremony in the Concert Hall and the banquet in the City Hall. There are also a number of our annual traditional Swedish festivities that are celebrated with great vigour and splendour throughout our beautiful city. You can keep up with what´s happening in Stockholm on visitstockholm.com, where you will find updated information about the many events that take place each day in Stockholm. Royal Palace Sprint March 14 Ice Hockey World Championship May 5–17 Stockholm Marathon June 2 National Day June 6 Midsummer June 22–24 ÅF Offshore Race June 28–July 1 Polar Music Prize August 28 Nobel Day December 10 Lucia December 13 visitstockholm.com
Royal Stockholm The Swedish capital is truly royal by nature, with a regal magnificence, pomp and splendour. The Royal Palace is in itself a destination where you can spend more than a day. It is outstanding in northern Europe for its size and magnificence, and offers a number of interesting museums and tours, plus the daily changing of the guard and other attractions. The Swedish Royal couple current residency Drottningholm, located close to lake Mälaren outside Stockholm is a beautiful and interesting day excursion, often and sometimes miss quoted as the Versailles of Nordic and protected by Unesco World Heritage list. In the extensive city park, Royal Djurgården, there are a number of royal palaces, manors and places to visit. Haga Palace is located in the adjoining Haga Park, where Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have moved to start their family, and where the 18th century Gustav III’s Pavilion can be found. Yes, the list of royal attractions in Stockholm is long! royalcourt.se
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92% of the inhabitants of Greater Stockholm are happy with their lives...
10.000.000 tourist nights in Stockholm in 2010 – the highest figure in Scandinavia! BIRKASTAN
Museums in Stockholm
A district chosen by Stockholmers Sometimes escaping the most central part of the city and visiting a world where the atmosphere and mood is quite different can be appreciated. Cosy Birkastan in Vasastan is one of many such ’enclaves’ in Stockholm well worth a visit — a young and trendy scene with many welcoming restaurants, cafés, bars fashion, design and antiquity shops, plus vintage and second hand shops.
Stockholm, with over one hundred museums, is one of the world’s most museum-rich cities. Many are unique, such as the Vasa Museum with its intact 17th century Vasa ship, and the openair museum Skansen with its exhibition of Sweden’s history in miniature. There are dozens of art museums, many of which are located on and around the beautiful and idyllic museum island Skeppsholmen in the heart of the city. The selection of galleries is impressive and art galleries such as Magasin 3, Bonniers art gallery and the newly opened Sven-Harry’s are world class. We have now also gained an outstanding international photography stage — Fotografiska has become a trendsetting and formidable success giving Stockholmers the opportunity to visit some of the most famous,
large-scale exhibitions in international photographic history. Fotografiska has also become a meeting place thanks to its popular restaurant and shop, open every day until 21.00. You can also reach the Fotografiska by boat.
Buy the Stockholm Card online with 10% discount! QR code
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Roslagen’s Tourist Site www.roslagen.se
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Stay Eat Do Events Attractions
Roslagen encompasses the archipelago, small towns and factories. This pearl includes the four archipelago municipalities of Vaxholm, Österåker, Norrtälje and Östhammar. Welcome! www.roslagen.se
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MILLENNIUM The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Take a guided tour or do the walks on your own with the Millennium or ABBA maps! Information on time, place, languages & price on our website.
When Columbus discovered America, there had already been a university at Uppsala for 15 years. But there is so much more to Uppsala than its history. Discover the modern city, the charming shops and cafés, and the beautiful gardens. All within five minutes’ walk. And only 40 minutes by rail from Stockholm and 20 minutes from Arlanda airport. Welcome! destinationuppsala.se
ABBA CITY WALK STOCKHOLM
www.stadsmuseum.stockholm.se tel +46 (0)8 508 31 620
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Sigtuna
Unique experiences within an hour from Stockholm Arlanda
Roslagen
Eskilstuna
Bromma
Stockholm Södertälje
Take a sauna in exotic Haninge. Rent a kayak or experience first-class food by the sea. Take a tour boat from Stockholm out among Haninge’s unique world of islands. Hike the well-marked trails through Tyresta National Park passing wilderness forest, all less than a one hour bus journey from Stockholm. See manors and Viking relics. Play a round of golf. www.haninge.se
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Haninge Nynäshamn
Eskilstuna. Offers families and companies wonderful experiences and interesting meetings. Canoe on Lake Mälaren, meet a blacksmith, see exotic animals, play golf, listen to music, back a horse, or shop in a little metropolis with walking distance between its hotels, restaurants, boutiques, culture activities and entertainment. www.eskilstuna.nu
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Nyköping
Nyköping by the sea. Nyköping is only one hour south of Stockholm and seven minutes from Stockholm Skavsta airport. Drop by this pleasant town with its many places to visit and activities, all within easy reach. Discover our wonderful beaches, enjoy a horse riding or kayak tour. At the manors around Nyköping, you can listen to music on a summer night, and enjoy ecological and locally produced food. Visit Öster Malma manor and see elk and deer. Or visit Nynäs manor, an untouched 18th century environment with guided tours and cosy café.www.visitnykoping.se
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Roslagen. Unique area only 20 minutes away from central Stockholm. The archipelago, with its 13,000 islands is home to many picturesque small towns and villages, including Vaxholm, Norrtälje and Öregrund. 40 medieval churches and unique historical sites, including the Walloon ironworks villages, Wira Bruk, Vaxholm Fortress and Finsta – the birthplace of Saint Birgitta. www.roslagen.se
Södertälje is full of experiences! Tom Tits Experiment with over 600 exciting activities, Torekällberget outdoor museum with animals in a 19th century setting. Take to the slides at the adventure pool at Sydpoolen. Beautiful walkways by lake Mälaren, a rich cultural life, a wide range of restaurants and shopping arcades. www.sodertalje.nu
Sigtuna. Sweden’s first town, founded during the Viking Era in 970 with many historical traces. A charming wooden town on the shore of Lake Mälaren. There are four castles to visit here, including the royal Rosersberg Palace which offers overnight accommodation. A wide range of restaurants, cafés and hotels. Close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Accessible by SL public transport from Stockholm. www.destinationsigtuna.se
Nynäshamn. A coastal town set in spectacular countryside in the outer archipelago just a 30-minute car ride from Stockholm. Once here, it’s easy to get to other tourist destinations such as the island of Öja/Landsort, with its historical pilot station and Sweden’s oldest preserved lighthouse from 1689. This is also the place to try a sea-eagle and seal safari. www.visitnynashamn.se
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Stockholm’s magical archipelago
The most fantastic part of Stockholm is still a secret for many – the magnificent Stockholm archipelago. This maritime landscape of more than 30,000 islands, islets and skerries, of which just some one thousand are inhabited, is unique in the world whether it is summer or winter. Within two hours by boat or car from Stockholm you can be far out into the archipelago. Stockholm’s fleet of classic white archipelago boats includes many lovely, well-preserved old workhorses, some dating back more than a century and still steam powered. Many boat tours offer lunch or dinner. More about the archipelago at visitstockholm.com
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Some archipelago tours Stockholm’s archipelago is accessible from central Stockholm all year around thanks to the characteristic and historic white archipelago boats, run by Strömma Kanalbolaget and other boating companies, some of which are over one hundred years old. You can choose from shorter excursions lasting just a couple of hours, to day tours or even longer excursions with overnight stays. The selection is large and varied. Here are some popular tours.
Launched in 1903, it has trafficked this route ever since. You can eat lunch on board in the beautiful dining saloon. Mariefred also has a narrow-gauge historical railway. The charming town center has numerous charming restaurants, cafés, and shops. More excursion tips can be found at visitstockholm.com
14 Fjäderholmarna The island group closest to Stockholm, just 20 minutes by boat from the city center. Excellent restaurant open in summer and for Christmas buffets. This island group gives time-poor visitors a good taste of the archipelago. 15 Sandhamn An island where you can experience the remarkable maritime terrain of the outer archipelago. Sandhamn is the key meeting place for sailors and yachters, with a vibrant party scene during summer. The idyllic village, a historical sea pilot station, has an inn, hotels, the classic Royal Swedish Yacht Club, and numerous restaurants and bars. Sandhamn is also worth a visit off-season, when the archipelago has returned to its peaceful natural state. 18 Vaxholm Idyllic archipelago town with many wellpreserved wooden houses from the turn of the last century, painted in the archipelago’s typical delicate pastel tones. Vaxholm has numerous charming restaurants, cafés and shops. Waxholm Hotel, with its great views of the fortress and harbour, is a classic choice for lunch or dinner, or why not a Christmas Buffet. Vaxholm is easily accessible year round, by boat or bus.
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Other excursions The Stockholm region has an enormous selection of interesting, enjoyable and exciting day trips. Below are two suggestions. Many more can be found at visitstockholm.com 16 Sigtuna Sweden’s first city, founded in the 10th century. Small-scale and pedestrian friendly, with charming wooden buildings by Lake Mälaren, less than an hour outside of Stockholm. Good selection of stores, cafés, restaurants and hotels, plus an interesting museum. In the surrounding area there are four castles, among these the Royal Palace of Rosersberg and Skokloster Castle. Sigtuna can be reached by train, bus, or boat from the center of Stockholm.
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17 Mariefred Quaint and picturesque small town with plenty of history, just over an hour by car from Stockholm, built around the majestic Gripsholm Castle. Gripsholm was a fortress in the 14th century, and took its present form in the 1530s under King Gustav Vasa. It houses the unique Swedish royal portrait collection. In the warm months you can reach the town on the historical steamship Mariefred.
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SHOPPING Stockholm is a shopping destination for those of you interested in the cutting edge of design, fashion, lifestyle and trends, and is internationally recognized for its large range of innovative shops. Stockholm’s shops have generous opening hours, including Sunday opening. Here are some interesting places to shop. Find more at visitstockholm.com City Here you’ll find the big department stores and chains, with affordable shopping, especially for the young trendy crowd. PUB Classic department store by Hötorget Square. Now offering an exciting, creative blend of new and vintage fashions, art and design, cosmetics, jewellery and interior design. Gamla Brogatan 9 Gallerian Hamngatan Stockholm’s first and largest indoor arcade has during recent years been given a facelift, and together with the shops and department stores in the area form one continuous power-shopping strip. Several new fashion and concept stores have opened here, including Monki. Hamngatan 37. Drottninggatan This pedestrian street in the city centre is Stockholm’s most popular shopping thoroughfare, overflowing with fashion, design and souvenir shops, department and chain stores. The majority of Sweden’s fashion chains can be found here such as H&M’s flagship store. NK Steeped in tradition, NK is Stockholm’s most luxurious department store, established 1902. Swedish and international fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, crystal, ceramics, design, fine foods and much more. Hamngatan 18–20. Illums Bolighus The first store in Stockholm from the Danish furniture and interior design chain. Exquisite furniture, glass, ceramics and lighting fixtures by famous Scandinavian designers. Hamngatan 27. Weekday Concept store for the successful jeans brand Cheap Monday. Featuring a wide, updated selection of other brands, especially Swedish. Götgatan 21, Olofsgatan 1 and Drottninggatan 65. Åhléns City Sweden’s largest department store, with competitive prices for clothing, design, media, beauty and much more. Large, diverse grocery store in the basement. Klarabergsgatan 50.
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SoFo – södermalm The blocks south of Folkungagatan are packed with interesting, cool and creative shops specializing in clothing, design, jewelry, knickknacks, vintage and second-hand, houseware, books and magazines, music and much more. Several fashion brands have their own stores in this district. There are also scores of restaurants, cafés and galleries. The atmosphere is laid-back, yet highly aware and trend conscious. Nytorget square is SoFo’s centre — one of the trendiest spots where the pulse beats fast especially during the summer seasons. Urban Deli with its restaurant, bar and delicatessen has become the central point amongst the district’s many meeting places. Below are three examples of typical SoFo stores. Grandpa Charming, personal mix of clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, vintage items, design, and knickknacks. Frequent DJs and live music. Also has a store on Kungsholmen island. Södermannagatan 21. Tjallamalla Clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and vintage pieces. Tjallamalla has a wide, up-to-the-minute selection, with a focus on Swedish designers, from the well established to the newest and edgiest. Bondegatan 46. Sivletto Eccentric, irresistible store, featuring clothes, design, magazines and music – all from the 1950s! Malmgårdsvägen 16–18.
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Östermalm Östermalm is Stockholm’s most exclusive district, offering the finest of everything. Below are a few classic Östermalm stores and shopping areas. Anna Holtblad A pioneer of contemporary Swedish fashion, with timeless yet trendy collections and faithful customers both in Sweden and abroad. In her boutique, famously decorated by Thomas Sandell, you’ll find the complete collection. Grev Turegatan 13.
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Birger Jarlsgatan Powershopping boulevard, with stores for brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Orrefors/Kosta Boda, Georg Jensen, Agent Provocateur, Hugo Boss and more, plus exclusive multibrand boutiques like Nathalie Schuterman, Maruschka de Margot etc. Nathalie Schuterman Multibrand store with up-to-date selection of international high-fashion brands like Prada, Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Marc Jacobs and many more. Birger Jarlsgatan 5. Svenskt Tenn Large, classic and newly renovated interior design store on Strandvägen 5. Furniture and textiles, predominantly by the Swedish-Austrian designer Josef Frank. Gorgeous gift section, with glassware, ceramics and much more. 1
Östermalm Food Hall This is where you can buy all of the fi nest Swedish delicacies and one of the most popular places in town for lunch. The selection is enormous, the quality superb and the surroundings unsurpassable. Östermalmstorg. Asplund Modern classic shop with an internationally renowned collection of contemporary Swedish and international interior design. Sibyllegatan 31. Sturegallerian Exclusive arcade in upmarket Stureplan zone, with fashion, restaurants, cafés, and spa. Affordable Swedish fashion and design Recently much has been written about what we call ”the Swedish design and fashion miracle”. The phrase refers primarily to brands and chains that have reaped worldwide success by selling contemporary fashion and design at reasonable prices to style-conscious target groups. Not surprisingly, Stockholm has the most comprehensive collection of these brands and concepts. Below are a few. 2 COS The success was immediate when H&M opened its first store with its premium concept COS. The combination of low price and high fashion is unbeatable. Biblioteksgatan 3.
Acne This fashion house has proven a massive hit around the world, led by its cool and innovative jeans collection. Flagship store at Norrmalmstorg in the city center.
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H&M These days H&M is a huge global player. In central Stockholm you’ll find the biggest selection in the massive concept stores at the intersection of the streets Drottninggatan/ Mäster Samuelsgatan. Design House Stockholm Chain store featuring Scandinavian design, with stores worldwide. Concept store at Norrmalmstorg. Designtorget This chain has several stores in Stockholm, presenting contemporary Swedish design, houseware, books, toys and much more. It stocks products created by well-known as well as unknown designers and other creators. Sergelgången 29. Whyred Whyred is internationally famous for the brand’s mixture of preppy and rocky. Their flagship store in Stockholm is found on Mäster Samuelsgatan 5. Hope Another Swedish fashion label which has recently opened its new flagship store on fashionable Norrmalmstorg square. Biblioteksstan In the blocks surrounding the pedestrian street of Biblioteksgatan, between the centrally located squares Stureplan and Norrmalmstorg, you will find a dynamic centre for Swedish and international fashion and luxury. Here you will find Swedish and international brands of the highest quality, such as Acne, Whyred, Hope, Byredo, COS and Marc by Marc Jacobs. You will also find an array of popular restaurants, cafés and bars. Award-winning contemporary luxury hotel Nobis Hotel has made the area even more happening with its restaurants, bars and vast lounge labeled ”Stockholm’s new living room”.
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An exciting gastronomic destination In recent years, Stockholm has been much publicized in global media as one of Europe’s and the world’s most exciting and creative gastronomic hubs. The selection is impressive, whether your taste is international fine dining, traditional Swedish dishes, ethnic fare from around the globe or competitively priced and updated bistro classics. When it comes to dining, Stockholm offers prime value for money. We dare say you won’t forget the flavors of Stockholm anytime soon. In the selection of restaurants presented here, the focus is on Swedish and international restaurants. For a more complete picture, including ethnic eateries, go to visitstockholm.com
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DINING Michelin stars and FINE DINING The selection of modern gourmet restaurants in Stockholm is staggering. Last year the city had no less than six Michelin-starred restaurants If you’re up for some truly innovative dining adventures, many more are well worth a visit. Stockholm chefs can certainly hold their own and more with any competition in the world. Esperanto Describes its approach as”romantic, surrealist, with touches of natural elements”. As the name suggests, it finds inspiration in food cultures worldwide. One reviewer writes: ”Spectacular entertainment with dashes of humor and decadence”. Doesn’t that sound quite enticing..? Kungstensgatan 2, +46 (0)8 696 23 23, www.esperantorestaurant.se Fredsgatan 12 (F12) A modern classic among Stockholm’s top restaurants, located by the water and the Government offices and ministries. The guests are an invigorating blend of people from politics, finance, culture and, of course, foodies. The focus is on innovative international cuisine with unusual flavor combinations guaranteed to surprise any pleasure-hungry diner. Fredsgatan 12, +46 (0)8 24 80 52, www.f12.se Lux Stockholm The concept is based on the four typically Swedish flavours - salty, sweet and sour, smoky, and spicy - in combination with a close cooperation with carefully selected local producers. The venue is exquisite, especially in summer when the doors towards Lake Mälaren are opened. Primusgatan 116, +46 (0)8 619 01 90, www.luxstockholm.se Mathias Dahlgren In 2007 one of Sweden’s most celebrated chefs opened his new restaurant in a magnificent location in the Grand Hôtel, with views across to the Royal Palace. Mathias Dahlgren has been awarded three Michelin stars, two for Matsalen (The Dining Room) and one for Matbaren (The food bar). Dahlgren’s kitchen takes Swedish ingredients and culinary culture to new peaks. Superbly entertaining, both on the plate and in the dining room itself, in addition to the towering flavors. Södra Blasieholmshamnen 6, +46 (0)8 679 35 84, www.mdghs.se Operakällaren A classic. Sweden’s most famous dining room, in the same building as the Royal Swedish Opera. A magnificent setting, with views across the water to the Royal Palace from the terrace bar. Dine on first-class international delicacies, presented with bold, contemporary flair. The legendary Nobis wine cellar is a wine lover’s magical cave. Karl XII:s Torg, +46 (0)8 676 58 00, www.operakallaren.se Frantzén/Lindeberg Frantzén/Lindeberg, the miniature restaurant in Gamla Stan (Old Town) is the trendiest and most
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hyped Swedish restaurant of recent years, awarded two sensational Michelin Stars. The restaurant was voted Sweden’s best restaurant 2010. Dinner at Frantzén/Lindeberg is a spectacular show full of surprises and gimmicks for the extreme foodie. Or what do you say about escargots and caviar d’escargot, surrounded by a music box, circus of aromas, cat grass, violets, pollen and rapeseed? Lilla Nygatan 21, +46 (0)8 20 85 80, www.frantzen-lindeberg.com Pontus! Modern, sophisticated food palace and social scene, ranging over several levels in a spectacular setting near Stureplan in central Stockholm. Featuring an oyster bar, an Asian-themed bar with dim-sum and a sushi counter. International and Swedish delicacies, prepared with style. Brunnsgatan 1, +46 (0)8 545 273 00, www.pontusfrithiof.com
Classic Swedish Den Gyldene Freden In a medieval basement in the Old Town you’ll find this classic restaurant. Owned by the Swedish Academy, which selects the Nobel Prize for literature. Legend has it that many Nobel prizes have been decided at the Academy’s regular table here. The menu offers big names in classic Swedish cooking, nowadays with interesting contemporary touches. Österlånggatan 51, +46 (0)8 24 97 60, www.gyldenefreden.se Skansen’s Gubbhyllan and Solliden Restaurant Solliden at the Skansen open-air museum enjoys spectacular panoramic views across Stockholm. Open through the summer and in December. During summer, you should try a classic Swedish smörgåsbord in Solliden’s classic dining room, served every day from noon to 4 pm. Cosy Gubbhyllan is another of Skansen’s restaurants serving ambitious Swedish food, lovingly prepared with mostly ecological and locally produced goods. +46 (0)8 566 370 00, www.skansen.se KB, Konstnärsbaren The distinguished KB prepares Swedish traditional cuisine and delicacies with love and care. Beautiful bar, separate from the main restaurant, with murals. A classic meeting point. Smålandsgatan 7, +46 (0)8 679 60 32. www.konstnarsbaren.se
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7 Operakällarens bakficka Classic mini-bistro and food bar with well-made traditional Swedish dishes. Part of the Operakällaren’s food palace. Very popular for lunch. No reservations, so come early or late. Karl XII:s Torg, +46 (0)8 676 58 00. www.operakallaren.se
Sturehof This classic brasserie in the heart of Stureplan is Stockholm’s most central meeting place. The pulse beats constantly fast and the food is always first class with a trendsetting menu that combines Swedish and French brasserie classic dishes with their own dearly loved specialities. Outdoor seating in the summer months. The city’s perhaps most attractive scene to see and be seen. Open until 02.00 365 days of the year. +46(0)8 440 57 30, www.sturehof.com
Dining out of the ordinary Stockholm overflows with restaurants offering beautiful sea views and other unique qualities that add new dimensions to your dining experience. AG AG is the chemical symbol for silver and the name stems from the fact that this trendy and popular industrial-chic restaurant on Kungsholmen is set in an old silver factory. Despite its somewhat off-beat location and the fierce competition, AG immediately became a meeting place that attracted ’everyone’ and a major topic of conversation when it opened its doors in 2011. Specialising in meat, which is tenderized on site in a large fridge that can be inspected as you take your seats. Kronobergsgatan 37, +46 (0) 8 410 61 00, www.restaurangag.se Östermalm Food Hall Gorgeous food hall from the 1880s, with counters and shelves are packed with the best of the finest. There are also numerous restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy traditional Swedish delicacies, with an emphasis on seafood and the classic Swedish fare we call ’husmanskost’. Open lunch and afternoons only. A great place to people-watch. Nybrogatan 29–33 (Östermalmstorg square), www.ostermalmshallen.se
Restaurang Gondolen Despite the abundance of tough competition, here are by far Stockholm’s most spectacular views – from a gantry suspended high over the entrance to Stockholm’s port. Large dining room with classy Swedish and international cuisine, and a very popular cocktail lounge. Stadsgården 6, +46 (0)8 641 70 90, www.eriks.se Hjerta Beautifully located restaurant next to the marina on the idyllic ”art island” Skeppsholmen. Describes its cuisine as ”country-side and nostalgic” and has its own bakery and smokery in an old workshop. Slupskjulsvägen 28 B, +46 (0)8 611 41 00, www.restauranghjerta.se
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Lunch: a smart investment Lunch prices in Stockholm restaurants are generally very reasonable. You can normally get a well-made ’Dagens lunch’ (Lunch of the Day) for less than a hundred Crowns, with a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian. Also, at lunch you’re not expected to leave a tip. Best of all is that the price usually includes a nonalcoholic drink, plus bread and butter, salad, coffee and sometimes even something sweet. After a lunch like that you’re well prepared for a full day of walking, sightseeing and shopping.
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Gay & Lesbian There’s no specific gay-lesbian precinct in Stockholm – the rainbow flags fly right across the city. Listed here is a selection of gay-lesbian and gay-lesbian-friendly restaurants, bars and cafés. See visitstockholm.com/gay-lesbian for more info. Torget Restaurant and bar in the Old Town with crystal chandeliers and velvet drapes. Popular theme nights and DJs. Mälartorget 13, +46 (0)8 20 55 60, www.torgetbaren.com Mälarpaviljongen A verdant oasis with a restaurant, bar and alfresco section, located on the pier, waterfront and a barge at Norr Mälarstrand. Stunning views across the waters of Riddarfjärden. Atmospheric, cozy local restaurant and high-spirited bar with great music. Open during the summer season only. Norr Mälarstrand 64, +46 (0)8 650 87 01, www.malarpaviljongen.se
Go for a ”fika”! Going for a fika is a very Swedish thing. Though untranslatable, it basically means to meet up for a coffee and a piece of cake or pastry. Sweden enjoys a highly developed culture when it comes to baked goods, and everywhere in Stockholm you’ll find cafés and cake shops brimming with atmosphere, character and quality, whether traditional or contemporary-creative. Xoko at Rörstrandsgatan 15 in the Vasastan district is an innovative and prize-winning café, and chocolaterie. Vetekatten at Kungsgatan 55 in central Stockholm is one of the scores of well-preserved, tradition-packed coffee shops where you can sample traditional Swedish pastries of superior quality.
Chokladkoppen Cozy little café at idyllic Stortorget Square, not far from the Royal Palace in the medieval Old Town. Exquisite sandwiches and pastries, and in summer a popular alfresco section. Stortorget 18, +46 (0)8 20 31 70. Roxy Charming and welcoming restaurant with bar on Nytorget square in the heart of SoFo in Södermalm. Menu with an ecological slant. Popular meeting place for everyone. Nytorget 6, +46 (0)8 640 96 55, www.roxysofo.se Purse-friendly quality Systrarna Lundberg Very popular restaurant and bar on Rörstrandsgatan, a shopping street in the Vasastan district. Generous servings and pleasant (nice) prices. No reservations, so get there early. Rörstrandsgatan 12, +46 (0)8 30 57 47, www.systrarnalundberg.se 8 Kvarnen Legendary restaurant, bar and waterhole with a century’s history, in the old blue-collar district of Södermalm. Famous because Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander usually visit the bar in the Millenium books. Enjoy well-made, classic Swedish fare in a beautiful setting, with high ceilings and plenty of patina. Tjärhovsgatan 4, +46 (0)8 643 03 80, www.kvarnen.com
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Råkultur Excellent, fresh, beautiful sushi, sashimi and other Asian fish dishes, which are excellent value for money. Only uses fish from the North Atlantic. Kungstensgatan 2, +46 (0)8 696 23 25. www.rakultur.se Blå Porten A classic destination for Stockholmers on a weekend walk or a visit to the museums of Djurgården island. Beautiful old interior and relaxed bohemian garden. Tempting pastries and lunch dishes with a Mediterranean touch. Djurgårdsvägen 64, +46 (0)8 663 87 59, www.blaporten.com
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Riche Classic meeting place in the city center, with multiple bars and restaurants. Stockholm’s art, fashion and club crowds gather here to see and be seen. Birger Jarlsgatan 4, +46 (0)8 545 035 60, www.riche.se Cadierbaren Grand Hôtel Luxurious, elegantly cozy bar with comfortable sofa groups and ravishing views of the water and the Royal Palace. Innovative bar menu and popular weekend brunch and afternoon tea. A classic Stockholm experience. Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, +46 (0)8 679 35 85, www.cadierbaren.se Absolut Ice Bar The planet’s first permanent ice bar, made of ice from the world-famous Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Lapland. Everything except the liquids in the drinks is made of ice, and the temperature is kept at a constant –5°C (23 degrees Fahrenheit). Vasaplan, +46 (0)8 505 631 24, www.nordicseahotel.se/icebar
3 3 Berns A unique and historic pleasure palace in Berzelii Park built in a grand gilt art nouveau style from the 1860’s. Berns offers something for everyone – from mass entertainment to the trendiest music club. Enjoy a dinner in the large generous Asian restaurant. Berzelii park, +46 (0)8 566 322 00, www.berns.se
The Gold Bar Nobis Hotel. A glamorous bar clad in gold mirrors in the fashionable Nobis Hotel on Norrmalmstorg square, which adjoins the hotel’s magnificent lounge boasting a ceiling height of 26 metres and called “Stockholm’s new living room”. A well-selected location for a stylish, after-work drink, with award-winning cocktails. Norrmalmstorg 2-4, +46(8) 614 10 00, www.nobishotel.se
Golden Hits A bar for the hit lovers. Popular meeting place in the middle of the city with a true party atmosphere and music from different eras. For a more mature audience. Also does karaoke. Kungsgatan 29, +46 (0)8 505 56 000, www.wallmans.com
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Debaser Stockholm’s center for live music and rock culture, mainly for the younger crowd. Two locations, both on Södermalm. Concerts most days of the week – everything from pop to the hardest hardcore. Slussen and Medborgarplatsen, +46 (0)8 30 56 20, www.debaser.se
Rock or jazz? Classical or contemporary? Mainstream or cutting-edge? Stockholm’s vast selection of clubs offers something for every taste. Many more tips are listed at visitstockholm.com Café Opera Everyone who is anyone has partied here, and quite a few nobodies, beneath the famous crystal chandeliers. This club is housed in magnificent interior spaces in the Opera House, adjacent to with the equally famous Operakällaren restaurant. Karl XII:s Torg, +46 (0)8 676 58 07, www.cafeopera.se Sturecompagniet Stockholm’s biggest club, situated smack in the heart of Stureplan. Choose from an array of bars and dance floors, each with its own music style. Sturegatan 4, +46 (0)73 448 66 30, www.sturecompagniet.se
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Clubbers in Stockholm are spoiled for choice, with a particular concentration of venues around Stureplan in the city center. Other hotspots include the boulevards of Kungsgatan and Birger Jarlsgatan and the area around Kungsträdgården. On Friday and Saturday nights, most clubs are open until three, and sometimes to five in the morning. Thursdays are also big club nights. Some of the hottest clubs have long lines and lots of VIP guests. Usually the lines don’t form until after midnight, so it’s smart to start early – why not combine it with a meal? Most clubs have restaurants on the premises.
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Accommodation A classic hotel, steeped in tradition, or a value-for-money hostel aboard a boat in the middle of the city? Design hotels with sea views or wallet-friendly camping? Stockholm has a huge range of accommodation in every price bracket, to suit every taste. If you want to stay somewhere a bit more basic and inexpensive, there are scores of good quality, pleasant and personal hostels, B&Bs and apartment hotels, many in fantastic locations. You’ll find an extensive selection of Stockholm’s hotels, youth hostels, campgrounds and other types of accommodation, and you can also make bookings, at visitstockholm.com
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TRAVEL It’s easy to get to Stockholm from most places in the world, with direct flights from many large cities. Low-price airlines have made it much easier and cheaper to travel here. Stockholm has three airports, with good connections to the city center. From the main airport, Stockholm Arlanda Airport, the Arlanda Express fast train takes you to the city center in 20 minutes. Airport buses, Flygbussarna – Airport Coaches, run frequently from all the three Stockholm airports. Transport within Stockholm is efficient, convenient, and safe. Fastest is the subway, which covers the entire Stockholm area. The buses are quick and environmental, traveling in separate lanes and powered by ethanol. At any time, you can order a cab from your cell phone and be picked up often within five minutes. Some of the leading reliable cab companies are Taxi Stockholm, TaxiKurir, Taxi 020 and Transfer Taxi. Some companies offer a set price, and you can always pay by credit card. The standard price from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm City should be around 500 SEK and from Cruise Ports around 200–250 SEK. For more information on travel, see visitstockholm.com
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