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.

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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.

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Stockholm waterfront. Photo: White arkitekter

From Modernity, Stockholm

Scandinavian Design Sweden is a great choice for those interested in interior design or fashion. The Swedes definitely know something about creating interiors and decor elements, so there are a lot of interesting design stores here.

As for fashion, Sweden has given this world a lot of mass-market. For example, H&M, COS, & Other Stories, ARKET and Cheap Monday. There are also other interesting Swedish brands from the premium segment, like Acne Studios, Filippa K or Whyred.

Museums For museum lovers, Stockholm is simply an immense paradise with over 50 museums. For example, Sweden’s first open-air museum, Skansen, founded in 1891, or Vasa, the Swedish Maritime Museum. For music lovers, there is even a museum dedicated to the Swedish band ABBA. It seems that there are museums for all tastes and interests.

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From Modernity, Stockholm

Stockholm Metro The locals call it Stockholms tunnelbana. This is a whole underground gallery filled with unique paintings, mosaics, sculptures and art objects. The only metro in Sweden was opened in 1950 and today has 100 stations on three lines. Many metro stations are cut right into the rocks and look very impressive.

To see it for yourself, all you have to do is pay the subway fare and ride the stations. It is worth noting that the stations Solna Centrum, Kungsträdgården, T-Centralen, Tekniska Högskolan and Stadion for their beauty hit the top not only for tourists but also for locals.

Tasty food The food often forms the impression of a country. In Stockholm, that puzzle also took shape. In its essence, Swedish cuisine is quite simple, but no less delicious. The food is hearty; it warms well in their cold climate.

One of the basics of Swedish cuisine is considered herring, cooked in various forms. Moreover, the Baltic

The Swedish capital deserves attention, walks and memories. Photo: Mike Kienle / Unsplash

Sea is nearby, where there is plenty of it. Traditional meatballs and mashed potatoes are often found on the menu.

Extraordinary taste of lingonberry sauce supplements many dishes. Also in almost every place, whether it is a street food or a restaurant, a delicious crispy bread “Knäckebröd” is served with the meal. Also in almost every place, be it a street food or a restaurant, a delicious crispy bread “Knäckebröd” is served with the meal. Swedish Way of Life The people in this country are truly inspiring: relaxed, smiling and able to enjoy life. Despite the cold climate, for example. And this inner calmness exactly contributes to the standard of living, because the Swedes, most likely, know what will happen tomorrow and even the day after tomorrow.

Conciseness and practicality are valued here. It is not for nothing that this Scandinavian minimalism is valued in the world. It can be seen in the interiors, in the streets, and in the clothes of the Swedes.

We can definitely say that the Swedish capital deserves attention, walks and memories.

7 Reasons to Visit Stockholm is written exclusively for Daily Scandinavian by Jean S. Hartley. Jean is a professional essay writer for the writing service. For 6 years now, she has been helping students learn to write correctly, and also assists in preparing for exams.