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Adolf Fredrik Church


Final resting place of Olof Palme
Holländargatan 16
Stockholm 103 65
+46 (0)8 20 7076
http://www.adolffredrik.nu/
adolf-fredrik.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se
The Adolf Fredrik Church was inaugurated in 1774, and is named after its founder, the Swedish eighteenth-century King Adolf Fredrik. Before the church was built, there was a cemetery and a wooden chapel, St. Olof's, on the site. The chapel was razed when construction of the church began. The church is an example of Baroque architecture and the cemetery is the final resting place of a number of famous historic personalities. Among them are Johan Tobias Sergel, Hjalmar Branting and Olof Palme.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Adolf Fredrik Church photo by Echa Schneider
Photo: Echa Schneider
Adolf Fredrik Church photo by Echa Schneider
Photo: Echa Schneider
Adolf Fredrik Church photo by Mark Godfrey
Photo: Mark Godfrey
Adolf Fredrik Church photo by Lisa
Photo: Lisa
Adolf Fredrik Church photo by Derbeth
Photo: Derbeth
 

 
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens


Beautiful gardens by Brunnsviken
Frescati
Stockholm 104 05
+46 (0)8 5459 1700
http://www.bergianska.se
Eva.Wiren@tradgard.org
If you want some peace of mind, a visit to Bergianska trädgården is a good idea. Affiliated to The Stockholm University, the garden is also open to the public. Founded in 1885, it is now a heritage garden. Take a look at The Victoria House and Edvard Andersson's greenhouses or meditate by the Japanese pond. Otherwise, stroll through the herbal and vegetable gardens. There are even courses and lectures for nature lovers.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Hans'maurice flower'
Photo: Hans'maurice flower'
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Håkan Uragård
Photo: Håkan Uragård
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Niclas
Photo: Niclas
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Kurt Qvist
Photo: Kurt Qvist
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Carin LJ
Photo: Carin LJ
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Lasse
Photo: Lasse
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Jan Lund
Photo: Jan Lund
Bergianska Pleasure Gardens photo by Jorge Luis Zapico
Photo: Jorge Luis Zapico
 

 
Biblioteksgatan


Upscale shops
Framnäsvägen
Stockholm
+46 (0)8 5082 8505 (Tourist Centre)
If you are looking for upscale designer clothes or shoes, Biblioteksgatan is definitely for you. This is a small, but mostly exclusive shopping street, lined with boutiques and trendy night spots. If you peruse the signs on one of the façades facing Stureplan, you will see Sturegallerian, a shopping mall, which is worth a visit. There are quite a few exclusive shops, and a café with tremendous pastries. Shoppers on a tighter budget can also find interesting things here.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Birka


Viking Town
Björkö
Stockholm
+46 (0)8 5605 1445 (Birka Museum) / +46 (0)8 5191 8000 (National Heritage Board)
http://www.raa.se/birka
birka@raa.se
In the 9th Century, Birka was a busy trading metropolis where the Benedictine monk Ansgar was sent by Emperor Frank to convert the Nordic heathens. A visit to this island will reveal the ongoing excavations, and you'll be able to explore the recently inaugurated museum. Guided tours are arranged, which gives you a detailed information on the excavations. You may also get a glimpse of one of the Viking ships, a reconstruction of the ancient seafarers' vessels.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Birka photo by Liz Highleyman
Photo: Liz Highleyman
Birka photo by David Orban
Photo: David Orban
Birka photo by Patrick Hughes
Photo: Patrick Hughes
Birka photo by Natalia Dubovitsky
Photo: Natalia Dubovitsky
Birka photo by Mirek Kubicek
Photo: Mirek Kubicek
 

 
Blå Tornet


August Strindberg's home
Drottninggatan 85
Stockholm 111 60
+46 (0)8 411 5354
http://www.strindbergsmuseet.se/
info@strindbergsmuseet.se
Blå Tornet, located in Drottninggatan, was home to writer and playwright August Strindberg. The three-room apartment was his study and residence from 1908-1912. The building dates back to 1907, and was considered very modern in its time. Strindberg decorated the apartment in art-nouveau style, with oak furniture. Much of the interior is well preserved.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Borgen Military Pavillion


King's Pavilion
Greve Von Essens Väg 39
Stockholm 11527
+46 (0)8 661 0707
This structure was commissioned by the king to oversee military maneuvers and exercises and constructed in 1818. The main structure is a prefabricated wooden pavilion, used for the royal meals, with large Norman-style windows and a terrace on the roof. The side pavilions house lodgings and kitchens. It has now been converted into a restaurant with banqueting facilities.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Bromma Airport


Municipal Airport
Stockholm-Bromma Airport
Stockholm 168 67
+46 (0)8 797 6800
http://www.lfv.se/templates/LF...
info.bromma@lfv.se
The Bromma airport is located close to the center of Stockholm, and is listed as a historical site. There is a direct bus connection from the World Trade Center, which is situated in central Stockholm (Klarabergsviadukten 72).

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Butterfly and Bird house


Butterfly and Bird House
Hagaparken
Stockholm 169 70
+46 (0)8 730 3981
http://www.fjarilshuset.se
fjaril@fjarilshuset.se
Located in Hagaparken, in the northern part of Stockholm, you will find Fjäril och Fågelshuset (the Butterfly and Bird House). This is an interesting place for people of all ages. Once inside, your first visit would be through a greenhouse garden with a beautiful collection of plants, trees, and fish. From there you can enter the exciting bird house. The constant stream of humans has not deterred the birds or forced them into the reclusion of their trees and shrubs. Rather, they are bold and loud, shrieking and flying about, or they walk around on the ground, sometimes forcing people to walk around them. Then there is the Butterfly Room; it is magical. Butterflies are everywhere, they land on your shoulders, your head and your eyelashes. They are lovely, that is until you reach the cocoon and larva display, where you realise they haven't always been that beautiful. On the other side of the gallery and café, is a Japanese garden filled with hummingbirds. The best time to visit would be during the colder, darker months.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Butterfly and Bird house photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Dramaten Theatre


Home to Sweden's international stars
Nybroplan
Stockholm 102 41
+46 (0)8 667 0680
http://www.dramaten.se
info@dramaten.se
This is home to many of Sweden's top international stars, featuring many a classic play written by Strindberg, Ibsen, Chekhov and Shakespeare. King Gustav III founded this magnificent theater in 1788 for Swedish dramas to be performed in their original language. The building is a milestone in Swedish theater history. Please arrive on time: there is no admission once the performance has commenced. Guided tours are available, and these provide an interesting look at both the theater's history and daily routines.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Dramaten Theatre photo by Jonas Smith
Photo: Jonas Smith
Dramaten Theatre photo by Phil Hilfiker
Photo: Phil Hilfiker
 

 
Drottninggatan


Happening street
Strömgatan
Stockholm
+46 (0)8 5082 8505 (Tourist Centre)
If you are short on time or patience, or both, Drottninggatan is the place to go. There is an endless variety of small shops offering everything from mundane and commonplace stuff to exotic and unusual items. You will find antique booksellers, spiritual shops, souvenirs, hawkers, clothing boutiques, bargain outlets, record stores, make-up artists, furniture and home furnishing retailers, and much more. Drottninggatan is also home to the Skandia cinema, as well as a number of cafés and restaurants, so if you get tired you will not have to look far for a place to sit down and take a break.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Drottninggatan photo by Sandy Allen
Photo: Sandy Allen
Drottninggatan photo by Marica Miolo
Photo: Marica Miolo
 

 
Forest Cemetery


Greta Garbo's final resting place
Södermalmspåfarten
Stockholm
+46 (0)8 5083 0100
http://www.kyf.stockholm.se/sh...
kyrkogardsforvaltningen@kyf.stockholm.se
Skogskyrkogården (the "Forest Cemetery") is the final resting place of a number of illustrious persons, among them Greta Garbo. The burial ground and chapel are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and were designed by two of the most eminent architects of the Functionalist movement, Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz. The beauty and peace of this place is really unbelievable, and you can spend hours simply walking around, lost in thought-truly balm for the soul.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Forest Cemetery photo by Giulio G
Photo: Giulio G
Forest Cemetery photo by Stefan Aaltonen
Photo: Stefan Aaltonen
Forest Cemetery photo by Mats Kempe
Photo: Mats Kempe
 

 
Former Home of Carl Milles


Carl Milles' home and studio
Herserudsvägen 32
Lidingö 18134
+46 (0)8 446 7590
http://www.millesgarden.se/
info@millesgarden.se
Millesgården is one of Stockholm's most popular tourist attractions. Located on Lidingö island, it was once the world-famous Swedish sculptor Carl Milles' home and studio. The peaceful garden is an enchanted place and is filled with impressive angelic sculptures. Apart from Milles' own work, you can also view his excellent private collection of antique Greco-Roman, Medieval and Renaissance art. Call for information on contemporary exhibitions, lectures, seminars and concerts. There is a shop and a café. To get here, take the bus from Ropsten.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Former Home of Carl Milles photo by David Palmquist
Photo: David Palmquist
Former Home of Carl Milles photo by camille cladouhos
Photo: camille cladouhos
Former Home of Carl Milles photo by pixi's
Photo: pixi's
Former Home of Carl Milles photo by Federico Tria
Photo: Federico Tria
Former Home of Carl Milles photo by Tom Ohs
Photo: Tom Ohs
Former Home of Carl Milles photo by Adam Peleg
Photo: Adam Peleg
 

 
Gamla observatory


Observatory since 1753
Drottninggatan 120
Observatoriekullen
Stockholm 113 60
+46 (0)8 5454 8390
http://www.observatoriet.kva.se
observatoriemuseet@swipnet.se
Built on the summit of Brunkebergsåsen, this structure is the first observatory to be set up by the Academy of Science. Carl Hårleman, the royal architect, designed it in 1753. A tower was later added to the structure in 1870.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Globen Sports Arena


Sports arena
Arenagången
Stockholm 121 27
+46 (0)8 725 1000
http://www.globearenas.se/brow...
info@globearenas.se
Globen is the world's largest spherical building, situated in the south of the city. It is visible on the horizon from a great distance. The building has a diameter of 110 metres, and an inner height of 85 metres. It was built in record time—two and a half years. This sports arena is used for a variety of activities, from opera to basketball. It is famous for its annual events like the Stockholm Globe Arena International Horse Show, the DN Games, and the Swedish Hockey League games. See the website for a complete calendar of events.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Globen Sports Arena photo by Henrik Larsson
Photo: Henrik Larsson
Globen Sports Arena photo by Hannes Runelöf
Photo: Hannes Runelöf
Globen Sports Arena photo by www.masone.ch
Photo: www.masone.ch
Globen Sports Arena photo by vness_vv
Photo: vness_vv
Globen Sports Arena photo by stanislav.smirnov
Photo: stanislav.smirnov
Globen Sports Arena photo by Thomas Wolmer
Photo: Thomas Wolmer
Globen Sports Arena photo by Kaj Bjurman, Finally
Photo: Kaj Bjurman, Finally
 

 
Hamngatan


Fashion street
Hamngatan
Stockholm
+46 (0)8 5082 8505 (Tourist Centre)
With a major department store and a mall, as well as a tourist centre and a park, Hamngatan will fulfill most of your wishes and needs. Hamngatan is located between Sergels torg and Birger Jarlsgatan. Come here to spend a pleasant day with family or friends.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Hedvig Eleonora kyrka


Seventeenth-century Church
Storgatan 7
Stockholm 11455
+46 (0)8 663 0430
info@hedvigeleonora.se
This is a seventeenth-century church in Östermalmstorg. Several architects, such as, Jean de la Vallée and Göran J Adelkrantz, have worked on this building between 1656 and 1672. The interior is in high Baroque style, with an octagonal floor plan, a high dome and marbled Corinthian columns.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hedvig Eleonora kyrka photo by Catrin
Photo: Catrin
Hedvig Eleonora kyrka photo by Udo Schröter
Photo: Udo Schröter
 

 
House of Nobility


The house of nobility
Riddarhustorget 10
Stockholm 11128
+46 (0)8 723 3990
http://www.riddarhuset.se/
kansli@riddarhuset.se
Riddarhuset (the House of Nobility) was built in the 1600s. It was commissioned by the Swedish nobility who needed a meeting-place in Stockholm. Simon de Vallée was contracted to design it, but he died in 1642 before construction could be completed. Simon's son Jean along with Jost Vingboons took over the architectural assignment and finished what is today one of Stockholm's finest examples of the Dutch Baroque architectural style. Every third year, it sees a meeting of representatives from all of the noble houses of Sweden. There is also a very busy genealogical department that has been responsible for documenting the family history of the noble houses for more than 200 years now. The genealogical department also manages Riddarhuset's extensive and invaluable library, which is visited by scores of historians and genealogists every year.

Review © 2007, Wcities
House of Nobility photo by xjyxjy
Photo: xjyxjy
House of Nobility photo by Kurt Qvist
Photo: Kurt Qvist
House of Nobility photo by sikandarji
Photo: sikandarji
House of Nobility photo by svenskefloyd
Photo: svenskefloyd
 

 
Johannes Church


Neo-Gothic church
Kammakargatan 12
Stockholm 111
+46 (0)8 23 3980
This church is a fine example of Neo-Gothic architecture, designed by Carl Moller, and constructed in 1890. The interior consists of red, yellow and black bricks, with richly decorated arches, and unusually high slender proportions. Right next to the church building stands a wooden steeple that was constructed in 1692.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Johannes Church photo by Mark Godfrey
Photo: Mark Godfrey
Johannes Church photo by Peter Adermark
Photo: Peter Adermark
Johannes Church photo by Peter Durfee
Photo: Peter Durfee
Johannes Church photo by EnDumEn
Photo: EnDumEn
 

 
Municipal Library


Municipal Public Library
Sveavägen 73
Stockholm 113
+46 (0)8 5083 1100
http://www.ssb.stockholm.se
webb.ssb@kultur.stockholm.se
Designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund, the Municipal Public Library is one of the most characteristic buildings in Stockholm. The round cylinder of the main hall is its most distinct feature; with narrow reading halls around it. The library has both fiction and non-fiction, plus a large selection of books in foreign languages (including English).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Municipal Library photo by Kristian Vinkenes
Photo: Kristian Vinkenes
Municipal Library photo by Niklas Bergius
Photo: Niklas Bergius
Municipal Library photo by aki
Photo: aki
Municipal Library photo by aki
Photo: aki
 

 
National Museum Of Fine Arts


Indulge In Great Art
Södra Blasieholmshamnen
PO Box 16176
Stockholm, Svealand 11148
+46 8 5195 4300
http://www.nationalmuseum.se
info@nationalmuseum.se
This is Sweden's largest art museum, with a collection that dates back to the 16th and 20th centuries. The collection has been gradually built through purchases, gifts and spoils of war, during the country's era as a military power in the 17th century. It includes fantastic paintings and sculptures by Rembrandt, Rubens, Boucher, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin and the Swedish masters Anders Zorn and Carl Larsson. There are also significant collections of drawings, engravings and handicrafts from the Renaissance to the present day. The museum should definitely be on your travel itinerary and even if you're not an art lover, the sheer beauty of the building is worth a look.

Review © 2007, Wcities
National Museum Of Fine Arts photo by Till Westermayer
Photo: Till Westermayer
 

 
Norra Latin Conference Centre


Conference Center
Drottninggatan 71
Box 70471
Stockholm 107 26
+46 (0)8 5061 6600
http://www.stoccc.se
info@stoccc.se
Hugo Zetterwall designed this building in Florentine Renaissance style, with a large central hall, divided by an oval staircase. The interiors are laced with top-class ornamentation, with works of art by Bruno Liljefors, Carl Larsson, Prince Eugen and Axel Törneman. Norra Latin was formerly a school that was closed in 1984, and remodeled to house conference facilities.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Old Town


Genuine medieval Stockholm
Gamla stan
Stockholm 111 28
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra)
Gamla stan (Old Town) is genuine Stockholm. Its cobbled streets and narrow 17th-century alleys create an atmosphere like nowhere else in the world. If you visit nothing else while in Stockholm, be sure to spend at least an hour or two here. It will enchant visitors of all ages. Gamla stan will interest history buffs and shoppers alike with small and large shops on both sides of the street offering jewellery, souvenirs, rare books and gifts. You may also hear street musicians along the way.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Old Town photo by Margareta Nilsson
Photo: Margareta Nilsson
Old Town photo by Elina Paukkunen
Photo: Elina Paukkunen
Old Town photo by Pavel Trebukov
Photo: Pavel Trebukov
Old Town photo by Dave Sag
Photo: Dave Sag
Old Town photo by John O'Brien
Photo: John O'Brien
Old Town photo by Ekin Lu
Photo: Ekin Lu
Old Town photo by Dave Jimison
Photo: Dave Jimison
Old Town photo by Neil Jedrzejewski
Photo: Neil Jedrzejewski
Old Town photo by alisdair
Photo: alisdair
Old Town photo by Damiel
Photo: Damiel
Old Town photo by Neil Jedrzejewski
Photo: Neil Jedrzejewski
Old Town photo by Sascha Rösner
Photo: Sascha Rösner
Old Town photo by Marco Raaphorst
Photo: Marco Raaphorst
Old Town photo by Lana Macko
Photo: Lana Macko
Old Town photo by Dan Nevill
Photo: Dan Nevill
Old Town photo by Giorgio Marziani
Photo: Giorgio Marziani
Old Town photo by Jeff Neilson
Photo: Jeff Neilson
Old Town photo by john
Photo: john
Old Town photo by Steve
Photo: Steve
Old Town photo by Pierfrancesco De San
Photo: Pierfrancesco De San
Old Town photo by Maria & Michal Parzuchowski
Photo: Maria & Michal Parzuchowski
 

 
Old Town


Unbeatable shopping
Gamla Södertäljevägen
South of the City Centre
Stockholm
+46 (0)8 5082 8505 (Tourist Centre)
For medieval atmosphere, tourist attractions and shopping, you simply cannot miss Old Town. The tiny, often cobble-stoned alleys are lined with several shops. Most of them are quite small, with old-fashioned interiors. For those yearning to mix in a bit of sightseeing, the Old Town is a major attraction in itself, and it houses the Royal Palace. When your feet begin to ache, sip a latte and enjoy a snack at one of the many cafés or have a meal at one of the several restaurants.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Old Town photo by Andres Soosaar
Photo: Andres Soosaar
Old Town photo by Carmen
Photo: Carmen
Old Town photo by Javi
Photo: Javi
Old Town photo by Matthias Kirsch
Photo: Matthias Kirsch
Old Town photo by Stephen Dugdale
Photo: Stephen Dugdale
Old Town photo by Glenn Parado
Photo: Glenn Parado
Old Town photo by Stuart A. Battersby
Photo: Stuart A. Battersby
Old Town photo by ashlynnsuzy
Photo: ashlynnsuzy
Old Town photo by John Bortolotti
Photo: John Bortolotti
Old Town photo by nils ohne e
Photo: nils ohne e
Old Town photo by Krithika Akkaraju
Photo: Krithika Akkaraju
Old Town photo by Johan R Olsson
Photo: Johan R Olsson
Old Town photo by Harri J
Photo: Harri J
Old Town photo by Helmut Reininger
Photo: Helmut Reininger
Old Town photo by liisatuulia
Photo: liisatuulia
 

 
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church


Burial church with a chequered past
Riddarholmen
Stockholm 11455
+46 (0)8 401 6130
One of the most beautiful, authentic medieval churches in Stockholm, Riddarholmskyrkan was originally a Grey Friar monastery founded in 1270. Both Gustav Vasa and Gustav III intended to raze the church to the ground, but that fortunately didn't happen. Gustaf II is buried here. It's the spot he chose before going off for the Thirty Years' War. Riddarholsmkyrkan has no congregation of its own, but is used solely as a burial place and memorial church.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church photo by Jacqi Bartlett
Photo: Jacqi Bartlett
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church photo by Margareta Nilsson
Photo: Margareta Nilsson
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church photo by motty
Photo: motty
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church photo by Cynthia Soderblom
Photo: Cynthia Soderblom
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church photo by Rasmus Sten
Photo: Rasmus Sten
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church photo by Adam
Photo: Adam
Riddarholmskyrkan Memorial Church photo by kristin_beta
Photo: kristin_beta
 

 
Rosenbad Government Offices


Government Offices
Drottninggatan 5
Stockholm 103 33
+46 (0)8 405 4160
Built in 1904, this structure houses most of the Government and administration offices. The architecture is quite simple and each building has a limestone façade. The Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are some of the important departments in this complex.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Rosenbad Government Offices photo by Martin Lissmyr
Photo: Martin Lissmyr
 

 
Royal Armoury


Heavy metal
Slottsbacken 4
Stockholm 111
+46 (0)8 5195 5544
http://www.lsh.se/livrustkamma...
livrustkammaren@lsh.se
The Royal Armoury at the Royal Palace is definitely worth a visit. See the shining armour, the exquisite ballgowns, the ornate royal coaches, the knightly weapons and much more. This is the perfect place for travelling back in time to the chivalrous Middle Ages with brave knights and fair maidens, and perhaps a dragon or two.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Royal Armoury photo by Your Majesty Co.
Photo: Your Majesty Co.
Royal Armoury photo by Your Majesty Co.
Photo: Your Majesty Co.
 

 
Royal Library


Royal library
Humlegårdsgatan
Stockholm 11446
+46 (0)8 463 4000
http://www.kb.se
kungl.biblioteket@kb.se
Kungliga Biblioteket, the royal library, was constructed in the sixteenth century. Since 1661, a copy of everything that has been printed in Sweden has ended up in its archives. Initially, the collection was stored in the attic of the old Royal Palace, and later in one of its wings. During the wars in the seventeenth century, many foreign books ended up in the country, such as the Codex Gigas, which dates back to thirteenth-century Prague. Parts of the collection ended up in the Vatican when Queen Christina left Sweden for Rome. In 1697 a major part of it was lost in the disastrous fire at the Royal Palace. Later the collections moved back into the palace after it was rebuilt, where it remained until 1877. Today Kungliga Biblioteket is a public library.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Royal Library photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Skansen Open-air Museum and Zoo


Open-air museum and zoo
Djurgårdsslätten 49-51
Stockholm 115 93
+46 (0)8 442 8000
http://www.skansen.se
info@skansen.se
Skansen, founded in 1891, is the world's largest and oldest open-air museum. It is also Stockholm's only zoo with a large collection of Swedish and Scandinavian animals, both tame and wild. Skansen also contains gardens and plantations of Swedish flora, an impressive collection of traditional buildings and houses brought and restored from different parts of the country. You can see anything from a typical 19th-century Skåne house to a small metal factory belonging to the last century.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Skansen Open-air Museum and Zoo photo by Bibbi Westin
Photo: Bibbi Westin
Skansen Open-air Museum and Zoo photo by David Small
Photo: David Small
Skansen Open-air Museum and Zoo photo by Becky Redman
Photo: Becky Redman
Skansen Open-air Museum and Zoo photo by Kylie Williams
Photo: Kylie Williams
Skansen Open-air Museum and Zoo photo by Reese Vaccarezza
Photo: Reese Vaccarezza
Skansen Open-air Museum and Zoo photo by Maria Wanags
Photo: Maria Wanags
 

 
Stockholm Royal Palace


The Royal Palace
Kungl Slottet
Stockholm 111 30
+46 (0)8 402 6130
http://www.royalcourt.se
info.stockholms-slott@royalcourt.se
The King of Sweden's official residence, Stockholm Royal Palace, which dates back to the thirteenth century is situated in the Old Town. The new palace was built between 1697-1754, according to the original drawings, in Roman Baroque style. With over 600 rooms, the palace is one of the largest residential castles in Europe. A number of museums are located within the walls, such as the Treasury, Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities, the Royal Armoury and the Royal Chapel. The changing of the guard is a treat to watch. See website for specific open hours of each attraction.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Hannah Hashimoto
Photo: Hannah Hashimoto
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Mathew Winchester
Photo: Mathew Winchester
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Ludovic Copéré
Photo: Ludovic Copéré
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by John Connell
Photo: John Connell
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Paul Terefenko
Photo: Paul Terefenko
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by johntrumpet.com
Photo: johntrumpet.com
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Tu
Photo: Tu
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by bluecoomassie
Photo: bluecoomassie
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Áthila Armstrong
Photo: Áthila Armstrong
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by bendus
Photo: bendus
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Michael A. Zarro
Photo: Michael A. Zarro
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by K. Bergel
Photo: K. Bergel
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Rory Gibb
Photo: Rory Gibb
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Jacek Grebski
Photo: Jacek Grebski
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Max Takala
Photo: Max Takala
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by tom_uga
Photo: tom_uga
Stockholm Royal Palace photo by Sun Yujing
Photo: Sun Yujing
 

 
Strömma Tourist Cruises


Cruise control
Skeppsbron 22
Stockholm 111
+46 8 5871 4070
http://www.stromma.se
info@stromma.se
If you are in Stockholm and are interested in exploring the city's waterways, take one of the cruises organized by Strömma. The company takes small and large groups out on a number of marine excursions. Organizers take care of the minutest detail in providing guests with the best traveling facilities. Take Strömma's most popular Julbord cruise – a trip on an old steamship that offers a luxurious stay and royal dining as you glide past the snow-covered islands and admire the magnificent beauty of Sweden from the middle of the sea.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
The Fairytale World of Astrid Lindgren


The fairytale world of Astrid Lindgren
Galärvarvsvägen
Stockholm 115 21
+46 (0)8 5872 3000
http://www.junibacken.se
info@junibacken.se
This is a favorite haunt of the young and young at heart. Meet Pippi Longstocking, Madicken or Emil in Lönneberga, or take the fairytale train around the most beloved scenes from Astrid Lindgren's books. There is also a bookshop and a restaurant for those who want to buy some books or grab a cup of coffee. Tickets cost SEK85 for adults, and SEK60 for senior citizens and children (aged three to 15). During the summer, book your tickets in advance.

Review © 2007, Wcities
The Fairytale World of Astrid Lindgren photo by Bill Sutherland
Photo: Bill Sutherland
The Fairytale World of Astrid Lindgren photo by Colleen Thorndike
Photo: Colleen Thorndike
The Fairytale World of Astrid Lindgren photo by Tobias Loerracher
Photo: Tobias Loerracher
The Fairytale World of Astrid Lindgren photo by rosaenhorningen
Photo: rosaenhorningen
The Fairytale World of Astrid Lindgren photo by jennaemilia
Photo: jennaemilia
The Fairytale World of Astrid Lindgren photo by Pär Lindholm
Photo: Pär Lindholm
 

 
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens


Amusement time
Lilla allmänna gränd 9
Stockholm 115 21
+46 (0)8 5875 0100
http://www.gronalund.com/
mail@gronalund.com
If you are visiting Stockholm in the summer, don't miss Gröna Lund. Stockholm's most famous amusement park, it attracts both locals and tourists alike. Opened in 1883, it offers every kind of amusement park attraction-rollercoasters, rides, a house of fun, free-fall, haunted house and lots more. There are several cotton candy and hot dogs stalls too. A wide variety of concerts by both Swedish and international artists take place here. The Grönalundsteatern theatre is also found at this lively venue. You can even go on a cultural walk or check out an art exhibition. A variety of ticket options are available. The park is open from late April to early September.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by jazzlog
Photo: jazzlog
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by Ville Junttonen
Photo: Ville Junttonen
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by Kaushalya Samaraseke
Photo: Kaushalya Samaraseke
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by AleGranholm
Photo: AleGranholm
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by Mazarin
Photo: Mazarin
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by AgnieszkaKozakiewicz
Photo: AgnieszkaKozakiewicz
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by Tim Vienckowski
Photo: Tim Vienckowski
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by Bjørn Erik Moen
Photo: Bjørn Erik Moen
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by stephane chabrier
Photo: stephane chabrier
Tivoli Gröna Lund Amusement Gardens photo by m.prinke
Photo: m.prinke
 

 
Träslottet Bellevue (or 'Wooden Palace')


Neo-classical Style Palace
Bellevuevägen
Stockholm, Svealand 113 47
+46 (0)46 8 5082 8508 (Tourist Centre)
This building is a fine example of the neo-classical style of architecture. Located close to Odenplan, this two-level, wooden residence is a prime tourist attraction. Architect Erik Palmstedt designed this building, which was commissioned by governor Carl Sparre. It is also known as the Wooden Palace, and was the residence of Queen Desideria in the early 1800s.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Tyresö Palace


Eighteenth-Century Palace
Slottsvägen
Tyresö
Tyresö, Svealand 13560
+46 (0)8 5195 4550
The Tyresö Palace served as an accommodation for Marquis Claes Lagergren in the early 1700s. Guided tours are available that will take you through most parts of this palace. The original features in the rooms have been well-maintained. You will find a restaurant and a conference hall in the west wing.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tyresö Palace photo by Michael Dowd
Photo: Michael Dowd
 

 
Ulriksdal Palace (featuring the Confidencen)


Sweden's oldest theatre
Ulriksdal
Solna 170 79
+46 (0)8 85 7016
If you are interested in theatre history, a visit to Confidencen, the Ulriksdal Palace Theatre, is essential. Confidencen is actually older than the better-known Drottningholm Palace Theatre; the interior, created in Rococo style by Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz in 1753, is the oldest in Sweden. The name Confidencen comes from an ingenious contraption in the royal apartment, right next to the auditorium: a so-called table à confidence which was lowered into the basement through a hatch in the floor, set by the servants and then raised up to the apartment again. After the death of king Gustav III, none of the royal Highnesses had much of a theatrical interest, and Confidencen was all but forgotten about until the early twentieth century. Today, Confidencen is operated by a foundation and in the summertime it offers a star-studded programme of concerts, plays and operas.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Ulriksdal Palace (featuring the Confidencen) photo by Oskar Lindström
Photo: Oskar Lindström
Ulriksdal Palace (featuring the Confidencen) photo by Ash Kapila
Photo: Ash Kapila
 

 
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