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7 Reasons to Visit Stockholm Text Jean S. Hartley
You can fall in love with the capital of Sweden at first sight. Many articles have already been written about the city, but for now, here are 7 reasons to visit Stockholm and return there again. Stockholm’s Islands Stockholm consists of 14 different islands. It is advisable to visit the island of Djurgården. It can be reached on foot across the bridge, by tram, bus or by ferry from Slussen station. It’s immediately evident that the locals love this place for jogging, walking and brunching. It’s a huge green area with lots of things to do.
Central station, Stockholm. Photo: Wikipedia
You can also get to the Djurgården island by ferry, which is also included in the ticket for 24 or 72 hours. It’s interesting to see Stockholm from a different angle, and it only takes 8 minutes to sail. Related: Solo Travel Tips: Where To Go If You’re Single In Stockholm Architecture Stockholm architecture combines old and modern. The historic buildings are preserved in excellent condition and it is evident that proper attention is paid to it. A great place to observe the architecture of the city is the Strandvägen promenade. You look around and think about how well maintained everything is.
Modern Swedish architecture as well as design is laconic. Sweden is known for its responsible attitude to the environment and recycling. So in modern construction, a lot of attention is paid to making sure that building materials are energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Related: Top Fishing Spots in Stockholm
Stockholm waterfront. Photo: White arkitekter
Feature image (on top): Photo by Ana Bórquez / Unsplash
