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 Final resting place of Olof Palme |
Holländargatan 16 Stockholm 103 65 Sweden +46 (0)8 20 7076 http://www.adolffredrik.nu/ |
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 |
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Beautiful gardens by Brunnsviken |
Frescati Stockholm 104 05 Sweden +46 (0)8 5459 1700 http://www.bergianska.se |
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 |
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 A popular old church |
Luntmakargatan 82 Stockholm 113 Sweden +46 8 441 8525 http://www.betlehemskyrkan.com/ |
Initially known as The English Church, this 113-year old church was renamed as Betlehemskyrkan. When the city of Stockholm was redesigned in 1950, the church was unfortunately pulled down. Today, it is located on Luntmakargatan. The altar tapestry, which depicts 'The Holy City', was made by Sofia Widén. Morning services are held every Sunday and evening services every Wednesday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Viking Town |
Björkö Stockholm Sweden +46 (0)8 5605 1445 (Birka Museum) / +46 (0)8 5191 8000 (National Heritage Board) http://www.raa.se/birka |
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 |
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August Strindberg's home |
Drottninggatan 85 Stockholm 111 60 Sweden +46 (0)8 411 5354 http://www.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 |
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Scenic hike along the bay Brunnsviken |
Norrtull/Frescati Stockholm 113 47 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) |
Starting at Norrtull, just north of Odenplan, Brunnsviken bay stretches north to Frescati. This is a true oasis right in the middle of the city environment. As soon as you reach the path by the water, you are transported to the countryside. There's absolutely no sign of any traffic on the nearby motorway. It is green, beautiful and peaceful. To walk all the way around Brunnsviken takes approximately two or three hours. There are quite a few distractions along the way as well - the walk passes by swimming spots, cafés and Bergianska Trädgården's gardens, among other things. To get here, take the metro to Odenplan and walk north along Norrtullsgatan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Butterfly and Bird House |
Hagaparken Stockholm 169 70 Sweden +46 (0)8 730 3981 http://www.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 |
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Ideal place for relaxation |
Drottninggatan 88 Stockholm 111 36 Sweden +46 8 5452 1300 http://www.centralbadet.se |
Centralbadet is the perfect place to relax. For water-babies, it offers a highly-inviting swimming pool, jacuzzis and saunas. For others, there is a parlour with professional masseurs. It also has a well-equipped gym. Alternatively, head to the bar for a drink or the restaurant for a meal. During summer, you could tan in the solarium and relax in the thermal pool in the winter. Coaching classes for both children and adults are organised as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Nature and popular science films |
Frescativägen 40 Stockholm 104 05 Sweden +46 (0)8 5195 4000 / +46 (0)8 5626 0030 (Tickets) http://www.cosmonova.se |
IMAX, The largest film format in the world, can be experienced at Cosmonova in the Museum of Natural History, located on the northern outskirts of central Stockholm. At Cosmonova you can fly a jet plane, cross vast oceans, or travel through the universe, without leaving your seat. Cosmonova also serves as Sweden's largest planetarium. This is a major tourist attraction so you might want to book tickets ahead of time. Films are generally in Swedish with English headphones available. Ticket prices: children SEK40, adults SEK65. Combination tickets, valid for both Cosmonova and the national museum of natural history, are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A museum about medicine and healthcare |
Karolinska Sjukhuset Stockholm 171 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyrå) |
The Eugenia Home was founded in 1879 by Princess Eugenie, daughter of the Swedish-Norwegian King Oscar I. Built as a school for underprivileged and handicapped children, it is now a museum in Karolinska Sjukhuset. The exhibits are related to healthcare, pharmacy, dentistry and nursing. It also includes medical instruments from the Middle Ages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Observatory since 1753 |
Drottninggatan 120 Observatoriekullen Stockholm 113 60 Sweden +46 (0)8 5454 8390 http://www.observatoriet.kva.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 |
 Gustav III's Pavilion pa Haga |
Hagaparken Kungliga slottet Stockholm 169 Sweden +46 (0)8 402 6130 http://www.royalcourt.se |
This eighteenth-century pavilion overlooks the waters of Brunnsviken. In the Haga park, just north of Stockholm, King Gustav III constructed various French and Neo-Classical buildings. An old house on the former Brahelund property was rebuilt as Gustav III's pavilion. It is one of the finest examples of Swedish and European Neo-Classicism. Louis Masreliez decorated the interior, which along with the original furniture are well preserved. Guided tours of the Pavilion are arranged Tu-Su at Noon, 1p, 2p, and 3p (Jun-Aug). To reach there, take bus no 52 or 515 to Haga Norra. Admission fee SEK50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gustav III's Sculpture Collection |
Hagaparken Stockholm Sweden +46 (0)8 402 6130 |
This famous museum is located near Logården. It has one of the oldest art collections in Stockholm. Its prized possession is a section devoted to the private sculpture collection of Gustav III. It has various sculptures and artifacts from the late eighteenth century and belonging to the Scandinavian region. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Haga Park |
hagaparken Stockholm Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8500 (Stockholm turistbyra) |
During the 1780s King Gustav III acquired the Haga and Brahelund properties just north of the city. Aided by architect Fredrik Magnus Piper, he started to create a romantic landscape. The park was set out as woodland, and adhered to a rigid layout in the style of an English park. Several buildings and pavilions were built in the park, such as the Turkish Pavilion and Gustav III's Pavilion. The foundations of a magnificent palace were also laid. The King's intention was to place his collection of antique Roman statues in the galleries of the new palace. However, with the assassination of Gustav III in 1792, the French architect Louis Jean Deprez never finished the Museum Palace. The ruins of Haga are still there to be seen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum in a park |
Hagaparken Hagaparken Stockholm Sweden +46 (0)8 27 4252 / +46 (0)8 696 7000 http://www.sfv.se/cms/sfv/vara... |
The Haga Park Museum is best appreciated on a sunny day, when you have the time to wander through this peaceful park, enjoying the lovely Swedish summer. In this traditional English-style park there are giant tents that resemble a lost circus; one of which houses the Haga Park Museum. 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 |
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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Jewish Museum |
Hälsingegatan 2 Stockholm 102 34 Sweden +46 (0)8 31 0143 http://www.judiska-museet.a.se/ |
The Jewish Museum is devoted to the history of Jews in Sweden from 1775 (when the first Jew, Aaron Isaac, settled here) to the present day. The museum's goal is to describe integration issues and to show different aspects of Jewish cultural life. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swedish and International Modern Art |
Slupskjulsvägen 1 Stockholm 111 Sweden +46 (0)8 5195 5200 http://www.modernamuseet.se |
The Moderna Museum, located across the bridge from Skeppsholmen, is one of the most interesting museums in the city. The building itself is highly acclaimed for its clean aesthetic lines, open spaces and brilliant use of natural light. Many of the exhibitions create a powerful cocktail of provocative, shocking, confusing and fantastic elements, and it is possible that you may feel a bit dizzy in the spacious rooms, especially with works that force the audiences to re-evaluate space and dimensions. On the whole, the museum is a challenging but rewarding place to visit. It houses an excellent collection of both Swedish and international modern art, including many familiar pieces by Warhol, Duchamp, Matisse and Picasso. You can also spend several hours in the photography library, and the comprehensive gift shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Municipal Public Library |
Sveavägen 73 Stockholm 113 Sweden +46 (0)8 5083 1100 http://www.ssb.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 |
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Exhibits on natural phenomena |
Frescativägen 40 Stockholm 104 05 Sweden +46 (0)8 5195 4000 http://www.nrm.se |
The Natural History Museum has exciting exhibitions and models that describe the development of the earth, features of the human body, and the ever-fluctuating properties of the oceans. New exhibitions are frequent, and many displays are interactive. The museum is a good place for children to learn and explore. Cosmonova, the biggest IMAX theatre in Sweden, which is also a planetarium, is located within the museum. To reach the museum, catch buses 40 or 540 from Universitet underground station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swedish contribution to science and astrology |
Drottninggatan 120 Stockholm 113 60 Sweden +46 (0)8 5454 8390 http://www.observatoriet.kva.se/ |
The Old Stockholm Observatory boasts of a panoramic city view. During the 18th and 19th century, research within the fields of astronomy, meteorology and geography was conducted here. Today, the observatory is also a museum dedicated to the evolution of science. It is managed by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and several of Sweden's most prominent scientists are associates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Olsson's Life and Art |
Furugatan Hagalund/Solna Stockholm 16964 Sweden +46 (0)8 83 9744 http://www.solna.se/olleolsson... |
Olle Olsson Huset is the former home of artist Olle Olsson, who lived here from the 1930s untill his death in 1972. The house is not only an historical monument, but also a perfect place to visit to understand his art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pentecostal Church |
Rörstrandsgatan 5 Stockholm 11333 Sweden +46 (0)8 457 0900 http://www.filadelfia.nu/ |
In 1913, Sweden experienced a revolution through the Pentecostal Movement. This was the country's largest protestant Free Church movement and was headed by Pastor Lewi Pethrus. Pentecostal churches in Sweden are usually called Filadelfia. Built in 1930, the Filadelfia church is located where the old porcelain factory, Rörstrand, used to be. It lies next to the beautiful Rörstrand palace. Services are held through the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of Swedish culture |
Sickla Industriväg 5 Nacka Stockholm 131 Sweden +46 (0)8 5861 9400 / +46 (0)8 5861 9401 http://www.lansmuseum.a.se/ |
This museum educates people about Stockholm's cultural history. It supports archaeological research, restoration, protection and care of ancient art and monuments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Strindberg's last residence |
Drottninggatan 85 Stockholm 111 60 Sweden +46 (0)8 411 5354 http://www.strindbergsmuseet.se/ |
What is now known as the Blue Tower was author and playwright August Strindberg's (1849-1912) residence and workplace during the last four years of his life. The museum is essentially a reconstruction of his apartment, and features, an extensive exhibit of the works he completed while living and working here. The museum also offers a fair amount of insight into Strindberg's troubled personal life, and a comprehensive library of his works. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-classical Style Palace |
Bellevuevägen Stockholm, Svealand 113 47 Sweden +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 |
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Museum of wine and spirits |
Dalagatan 100 Stockholm 113 43 Sweden +46 (0)8 744 7070 http://www.vinosprithistoriska... |
The Wine and Spirits Museum is an educational experience for both residents and visitors to the city. It covers the evolution of wine, and even shows the reconstructed interior of a Stockholm wine shop from the late 1800s. There is a large aquavit display that includes 55 different aquavit spices, and the interior of a potato distillery in Skåne. The library has a collection of over 7,000 drinking songs. You can call the answering machine to hear a new drinking song each week. Review © 2007, Wcities |