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 Home to Sweden's international stars |
Nybroplan Stockholm 102 41 Sweden +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 |
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 The hidden Church |
Styrmansgatan 29 Stockholm 114 Sweden +46 8 661 1581 http://www.elimkyrkan.org/ |
Elimkyrkan is a three-storey building located in the heart of Östermalm. It looks like just any other building from the outside, but is actually a beautiful church. It belongs to the Elim community, that was formed in Stockholm in 1990. Services translated into English are held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Architectural Marvel |
Östermalmsgatan 20 Stockholm 114 Sweden +46 (0)8 406 9800 http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/en... engelbrekts.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se |
Completed in 1914, this is one of Stockholm's largest churches. Known for its unique architectural style, it exhibits a mélange of Art Nouveau, National Romanticism as well as Byzantine styles. The tower of the church is incredibly high and can be seen from all corners of the city. But the most amazing part is that the church looks as if it grew from the hills. Morning service is held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Finnish Cultural Center |
Snickarbacken 2-4 (vid Birger Jarlsgatan 35) Stockholm 111 83 Sweden +46 (0)8 5452 1200 http://www.finlandsinstitutet.se/ info@finlandsinstitutet.se |
The Finnish Institute displays exhibitions by Finnish artists all year round. It also organizes concerts and seminars on special occasions. The library at the institute is well-stacked with over 10000 books, magazines, and CDs for public reference. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Carl Milles' home and studio |
Herserudsvägen 32 Stockholm 18134 Sweden +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 |
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A private palace with turn-of-the-century art and antiques |
Hamngatan 4 Stockholm, Svealand 111 47 Sweden +46 8 5195 5592 http://www.lsh.se/hallwyl hallwyl@lsh.se |
The Hallwylska Museum is a private palace. It has an extensive collection of fine art and antiques that were donated to the Swedish State in 1920. Architect Isak Gustaf Clason built the house between 1893-1898. And its interior is famous for its Baroque and Rococo styles. This museum provides a unique insight into the lifestyles of an upper middle class family of the early 1900s. There are only guided tours, so call beforehand for information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashion street |
Hamngatan Stockholm Sweden +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 |
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Seventeenth-century Church |
Storgatan 7 Stockholm 11455 Sweden +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 |
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Swedish art and culture |
Narvavägen 13 Stockholm 11522 Sweden +46 (0)8 5195 5600 http://www.historiska.se info@historiska.se |
This museum traces and presents Sweden's art and culture right from the Stone Age. It has several permanent exhibitions that deal with a diverse range of topics. You'll find treasures in gold from the Bronze Age and beautiful sculptures from the 12th century. Learn about the lifestyles of the Vikings and lots more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History museum |
Narvavägen 13-17 Stockholm 114 84 Sweden +46 (0)8 5195 5600 http://www.historiska.se/ info@historiska.se |
The Museum of National Antiquities offers an engaging history of the Vikings and the ancient Swedish people. The museum is known for its excellent collection of medieval and prehistoric artifacts. Its reputation has been gilded by the opening of the Gold Room, which contains Sweden's largest collection of gold and silver treasures from the Viking era. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal stables of Stockholm |
Väpnargatan 1 Stockholm 114 51 Sweden +46 (0)8 402 6105 / +46 (0)8 402 6106 |
It has been in use for over 100 years and is responsible for all the royal equine activities. The buildings are truly representative of the late 1800's style. The Royal Mews consists of stables, a carriage hall, a riding area, a harness room, and several other small workshops. The Mews is particularly interesting because it still functions as the royal stables and carriage hall. Guided tours are available and visitors can see, among other things, the King and Queen's wedding carriage and the seven-windowed coach. You can also pick up souvenirs from the museum shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Performances at the park |
Humlegårdsgatan Stockholm 11446 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) http://susning.nu/Stockholm/Hu... |
Humlegården is one of Stockholm's nicest small parks and a real oasis away from the city traffic. Sit and read peacefully on a park bench, or take a nap on the grass. In the summertime, there are also outdoor performances on the park stage by the Stockholm City Theatre's Park Theatre, among others. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Church for all nationalities |
Kungstensgatan 17 Stockholm 113 83 Sweden +46 8 5875 0300 http://www.immanuel.se immanuelskyrkan@immanuel.se |
The enormous church in Immanuelskyrkan is a part of the Mission Covenant Church of Sweden (MCCS). It can seat a thousand people, and the ceiling height is seventeen metres. A cross dominates the room. There is a service every Sunday at 11a, in three languages: Swedish, English and Korean. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Gothic church |
Kammakargatan 12 Stockholm 111 Sweden +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 |
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Moorish Style Art |
Smålandsgatan 7 Stockholm 111 Sweden +46 (0)8 611 1009 http://www.konstnarshuset.com info@konstnarshuset.com |
Apart from having a good collection of contemporary and fine art, the gallery, which opened in 1899, has an interesting history and makes a distinctive architectural statement with its Moorish style. Carl Larsson was the first chairman of the gallery's art club. The saying 'Art lives long and life is short' is inscribed in Konstnärshuset. A brief walk from Östermalmstorg will lead you to this artistic gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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House of culture |
Sergels torg 3 Stockholm 11157 Sweden +46 (0)8 5083 1508 http://www.kulturhuset.stockho... info@kulturhuset.stockholm.se |
The 'House of Culture' is a huge glass structure illuminated in red light, located in the center of Stockholm. You can find information on the latest happenings in music, art, dance, theatre, or any other area that could be classified as culture. It also hosts exhibitions by international as well as local artists. Admission is free and you can even check your email at the in-house café. See the website for list of individual attractions' hours of operation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dolls from all over the world |
Brunnsgatan 6 Stockholm 111 38 Sweden +46 8 10 3061 http://www.marionetteatern.com/ info@marionetteatern.com |
Here you will find over 4000 dolls of all possible descriptions - small, big, fat, thin, Japanese dolls with kimonos and dolls from Africa. Dolls from all over the world can be found here in the special collections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Folk music and electric guitars |
Sibyllegatan 2 Stockholm 114 Sweden +46 8 5195 5490 http://www.musikmuseet.se museum@musikmuseet.se |
The Museum of Music is home to over 6,000 instruments from Asia, Africa and Europe. This 100 year old museum houses a large assortment of Swedish folk instruments as well. You'll also find a comprehensive archive of Swedish musicians and their work during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Other attractions include a special section dedicated to electric guitars and a sound workshop where you can gain an understanding of the principles of musical sound. There are also sections that children will enjoy. One of them allows children to compose their own music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal library |
Humlegårdsgatan Stockholm 11446 Sweden +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 |
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Classrooms of the past |
Jägmästargatan 25 Hjorthagens skola Stockholm 115 Sweden +46 (0)8 5083 1649 |
At the School Museum, an old classroom is recreated with authentic interiors and all kinds of teaching aids, such as old maps showing countries that do not exist anymore. If you want your children to experience a day in the life of a student from way back, this is the place to go. They get to write with steel nibs, study old pictures and see skeletons used for science lessons. Bring your own old-fashioned packed lunch to eat at your desk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sixteenth century church |
Kungsträdgården Stockholm 10391 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Tourist Centre) |
The design of this red brick church is inspired from the late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. It was commissioned by Johan III in 1580. The square central tower is the main attraction of the church. The church was renovated in 1968-69, and most of the sixteenth-century style has been preserved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sturebadet Swimming Baths and Saunas |
Södra Kajen 36 Stockholm 115 Sweden +46 (0)8 5450 1500 http://www.sturebadet.se/ info@sturebadet.se |
This is one of the most exclusive baths in Stockholm city. It is a place to relax and de-stress after a strenuous day. There are a number of activities to choose from, including water aerobics, ordinary aerobics, exercise swimming, gym and spa services. For a little extra charge you can even enjoy an ancient Turkish bath that is located in the premises. Membership is restricted to 18 and above. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tourist Office, Bookstore and Ticket Sales |
Hamngatan 27 Entré Kungsträdgården Stockholm 11151 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) |
Sweden House has a tourist office located on the corner of Kungsträdgården, just opposite the NK department store. They will arrange guided tours, sell tickets to most events and book hotels. Upstairs is the bookshop, with guidebooks, maps and souvenirs. You will also find a FOREX currency exchange office here. Buy the Stockholm Card here and get free entrance to 70 museums and attractions, free bus rides and one hour's free boat ride and a 96-page guidebook with maps. Or buy the 'kulturarvskort' card if you are staying for long, as its validity extends for one year. It also gives discounts in some museums shops and cafes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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