The capital of Sweden - Stockholm, will not leave anyone indifferent. Winter Stockholm beckons with bright colors of Christmas, fabulous deer,
fluffy snow and the friendly atmosphere of a real winter. Escape to Stockholm for at least a week to soak up the holiday atmosphere,
walk along Stortorget Square, drink the famous Swedish "Glögg" and eat it with gingerbread.
Winter in Stockholm best time to get to know this ancient European city and fall in love forever, to come again and again.
I would like to say that this is my story, about an independent trip to winter Stockholm, but alas!
My beloved sister went to Stockholm for Christmas, to whom I give the floor. Read, get acquainted, it is very interesting!!!
TRIP TO STOCKHOLM IN WINTER
Why Stockholm? And why in winter?
For lovers of southern warm countries, for whom best holiday- to lie on the beach and soak up the sun, it will not be easy to understand my choice to go on vacation to the north and also in winter.
However, for me, the decisive factor in choosing the purpose of the trip was that I was visiting my best friend, and that Stockholm is one of the most beautiful European cities.
Stockholm is the right place for tourists who like to wander around the old city, admire the old beautiful buildings and enjoy the architecture of different eras.
Stortorget - Stockholm's oldest square
Of course, the best time to visit the city is summer, as the locals themselves told me. Daylight hours are longer, the weather favors long walks, the city is immersed in the greenery of squares, parks and forests that come close to houses. In the sleeping areas of the city (in one of these I was visiting a friend - in the Skarpnäck area), literally 10 minutes are enough, and you find yourself in the forest, in wild nature, where, if you are lucky, you can meet local inhabitants - foxes, roe deer and elk. In summer, you can explore the city by bicycle, which is facilitated by a wonderful network of cycle paths.
But I did not regret at all that I went to Stockholm in the winter, on the eve of the Christmas holidays. I had the opportunity to get into the spirit of Christmas, which is facilitated by the beautiful decoration of the streets, shimmering with thousands of lights of garlands, elegant shop windows, decorated Christmas trees and of course small Christmas markets.
What to visit in Stockholm first of all?
Stockholm map - old town
Just wander through the old streets, feel the atmosphere. There are many souvenir shops and cafes. Be sure to visit the Christmas market at Stortorget Square. Buy a couple of traditional Swedish souvenirs, like something Christmas, or a cup or coaster with a picture of moose, or a Swedish product - a very handy cheese slicer. Drink also mulled wine (Glögg in Swedish), a rare yummy, served with raisins and almonds, a glass costs only 35 crowns (a little less than 3.5 euros), and feast on Christmas spicy cookies that come with mulled wine and are also very tasty.
cheese slicer - another important attribute for the Swedes
It is recommended to a mandatory inspection in Gamla stan Royal Palace, Church of St. Nicholas, German Church, the narrowest street in Stockholm "Mårten Trotzigs gränd".
Royal Palace on the right and St. Nicholas Church
Church of St. Nicholas
Church of St. Nicholas
the narrowest street in Stockholm
Several museums can be visited in the Royal Palace. I visited three museums: the Historical Museum, the Royal Apartments and the Treasury. The entrance ticket cost me 150 crowns. Most of all, I liked the "Royal Apartments" - all kinds of rooms from different eras (dining rooms, offices, bedchambers, reception rooms, throne rooms, etc.), where Swedish kings and queens lived. Treasury was not impressive. Only two small rooms where the crowns of kings and queens, princes and princesses are kept, and several swords. In general, it seems that the Swedish kings led a modest life))))
From the metro station "Gamla stan" there is access to the water. Being on the embankment, on the right you will take away Riddarholmen (Knight's Island), on which the church is located - one of the oldest buildings in the Swedish capital, originally from the Middle Ages. Be sure to wander around the island, you will not regret it!
If you look to the left, you will see the island of Södermalm in front of you, which you can get to by crossing the bridge. The nearest buildings of the island are on a hill, and if you are not too lazy, wander there and find an observation deck, then your efforts will be rewarded: from there, a stunning view of the Old city.
The city has a lot of water (lakes and the Baltic Sea), bridges and embankments. If you just walk along one of the embankments, you will certainly come across something interesting.
embankment
Embankment near the Royal Palace
Along the embankment leading from the Knight's Island, you can go to the City Hall. Two halls are open to the public in the town hall. Unfortunately, I did not manage to visit them, because of the Christmas holidays, many museums were closed. And this should also be taken into account when planning a trip: either arrive a little earlier than Christmas, or stay in Stockholm and celebrate there as well. New Year. Almost all museums open after the holidays on December 26th.
city hall
For all tourists, the central pedestrian street Drottninggatan is obligatory for visiting and defiling. Finding her is very easy. After walking along the embankment near the Royal Palace, go around the palace on the other side, cross the bridge and pass the theater. On the right you will take away the arched passage. After passing through it and passing over another bridge, you will be taken to the beginning of Drottninggatan. Another option is to arrive at the T-Centralen metro station, but in this case you will find yourself in the middle of the street. There are many souvenir shops and cafes on Drottninggatan. Stockholm is an expensive city, and prices in the city center are not the lowest. But it is quite possible to afford to drink coffee and eat a delicious cake, it will cost you within 100 crowns.
Drottninggatan pedestrian street
I can not ignore the open-air museum Skansen. Here are various buildings from different eras and from different parts of Sweden. You can see the huts of the northern peoples, medieval buildings, the reconstruction of the city quarter and much more. Here you can get in touch with the history and culture of Sweden, get acquainted with household items from different times.
Also in the park-museum there is a small zoo, which presents representatives of the local fauna: wolves, foxes, deer, elks, lynxes, brown bears (unfortunately, they hibernate in winter), owls and other animals. Seals deserve special attention, they pose cutely for cameras)))
Entrance fee for adults 100 kroons, for children 60 kroons.
Christmas Stockholm
The city is beautifully decorated for Christmas. A walk through the evening city fascinates with the magical glow of lights.
Moose - a symbol of Sweden
Red carpet laid on Biblioteksgatan street It snowed on Christmas Day in Stockholm, which only emphasized the magic of the holiday.
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You can endlessly praise Stockholm, you can come to it again and again. All in all, highly recommended for a visit and especially for Christmas!
Stockholm is a beautiful city that captivates visitors from the first minute they meet. For many, it becomes incredible that different quarters are combined within the same city and that they all retain their own characteristics and character. The sights of Stockholm are diverse, and significant elevation differences allow you to enjoy views of them and the capital.
The capital of Sweden is the most big city Scandinavia, he became famous as the birthplace of the ABBA and Carlson groups. It was here that the Nobel Prize was established, and the city positions itself as a cultural capital filled with contemporary art. It is noteworthy that here even the subway is another art object. Coming here it is worth getting acquainted with each district of the city in order to get to know Stockholm better.
What sights of Stockholm to see first
Each good tourist begins to prepare in advance for the trip and plan his long-awaited vacation. To visit the best sights of Stockholm, you will need to make an itinerary in advance, since the Swedish capital is the most beautiful city, which combines many interesting and fascinating places that tell about the culture and history of the city. The first step is to study the list of the main tourist sites.
Top 10 top attractions in Stockholm
Excursions to the sights of Stockholm
Arriving in the city for the first time, it is difficult to immediately orient yourself on the spot and be able to choose all the most significant objects of the city, and therefore the best solution would be to get to know Stockholm through individual or group excursions. In order not to waste time looking for a Russian-speaking guide, it is better to make an order in advance through the online service.
Stockholm Pass - save on attractions and museums in Stockholm
Not a single tourist, coming to Sweden, refuses to save money, the most convenient way to do this is with a special Stockholm Pass card, which allows you to visit more than 60 museums and attractions of the city for free. In addition, everyone with a card is given the opportunity to ride tourist hop-on hop-off buses and boats.
Top 5 popular places open to visit with the Stockholm Pass:
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Sights of Stockholm and surroundings with photos and descriptions
The capital of the kingdom hides a rich history, and the first mention of the city dates back to 1252. Filled with amazing tourist sites, the European city will be of interest to every traveler. The main attractions of Stockholm are not at all easy to single out, because the history of the city is kept by many monuments of architecture and art. It will be most convenient to get to know the city by taking leisurely walks and discovering something new. But if time is running out, you can choose the most interesting sights of Stockholm that you can see in 1 day from the list below.
Top 30 attractions in Stockholm
1. Vasa Museum
In the museum, visitors are invited to get acquainted with the only ship of the 17th century that has survived to our times, as well as with nine expositions associated with it. Vasa is considered one of the most valuable sights and visited tourist place. The warship was launched in 1628, and on her first voyage she sank. Attempts were made to raise it from the bottom, but it all ended with the fact that 50 bronze cannons were raised in 1664, and the ship itself was already raised in 1961. The museum was founded in 1990. He works every day from 10 to 17, and on Wednesdays until 20-00. The ticket price is 130 CZK. Valid Stockholm Pass.
2. Old City - Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan was previously a separate city, entwined with medieval lanes and streets, as well as remarkable for its archaic architecture. Today, the Old Town is one of the main attractions of Stockholm, which is only one of the districts of the capital, on the territory of which about 3000 people live. local residents. The total area of the district is 36 hectares and attracts here with such tourist sites as Cathedral 13th century and the Royal Palace of the 18th century.
3. ABBA Museum
The Djurgården district is considered a museum district; most recently, a museum dedicated to the work of the ABBA group began to work here. Here are collected interesting exhibits related to the musical group, many items from the collection were presented by three members of the group. The atmosphere of the 70s is recreated in the building, and at the entrance there is a plaque of honor telling about the musical biography of the participants from a young age. The museum is considered the most modern and interactive attraction in Stockholm.
4. Royal Palace
One of the largest palaces in Europe in terms of area is the residence of the Swedish king. Total rooms and halls is 600, and on the territory of the palace there are 5 different museums, which are annually visited by crowds of tourists. A souvenir shop is always of particular interest, where copies of items from the royal collection are presented. Every day, a changing of the guard is held in front of its windows, which not only tourists, but also locals come to see. The palace is open for visiting from 8-16. Valid Stockholm Pass.
5. Stockholm City Hall
The City Hall in Stockholm is an incomparable building, it is used for social events, as well as other important meetings. The building itself is considered a unique monument architecture, with a discreet appearance and exquisite interior decoration. The decision to start construction was made in 1907, and the grand opening took place only in 1923. Today you can get here only as part of a group tour, and the cost of visiting will cost about 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children. Separately, you will need to pay 40 crowns for access to the observation deck.
6. Drottningholm
The island of the queen is compared to Versailles in miniature, but there is every reason for this. The beautiful sights of Stockholm were built on the island of amazing beauty and conquer all visitors with their luxurious decoration, theater and fabulous pavilion. Around the castle there is a park with various sculptures and fountains. It was for its uniqueness and attractive appearance that the place was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The price of visiting Drottningholm is 130 SEK, and it is open in winter 12:30-15:30 and only on weekends, and in summer it is open every day 10:00-16:00.
7. Skansen
Skansen is an open-air museum of Swedish history, on the territory of which manors and houses of the 18th and 19th centuries are located. Numerous workshops and shops where glassblowers, potters and bakers work, attracting the attention of numerous tourists, will help to get to know the city life of that time better. You can also try freshly baked pretzels here. And then watch people in national costumes doing their usual things for the Middle Ages. Valid Stockholm Pass.
8. Nobel Museum
The Nobel Museum began its work in 2001, and the opening date was timed to coincide with the centenary of the Nobel Prize. It is located in the building of the 18th century, which was previously used as a stock exchange. The museum has been dedicated to the Nobel Prize and all its winners since 1901, in addition, it tells about the founder of the prize, Alfred Nobel. The museum every day, except Monday, invites everyone. The ticket price is 120 kroons, and for children under 18 years old, admission is free. Valid Stockholm Pass.
9. Junibacken
The main attractions of Stockholm are a variety of museums, one of the youngest in this moment considered to be Unibakken, created in 1996. It was originally planned as an exhibition dedicated to the famous storyteller Astrid Lindgren, but since she also took part in its creation, she suggested adding characters from various books here. In 2002, after the death of the writer, a monument dedicated to her was erected on the territory. The museum is open to everyone from 10 am to 5 pm.
10. Ericsson Globe
The unofficial name of the Ericsson Globe is the Globe Arena, or simply the Globe. It is considered one of the largest spherical structures in the world, its design is an 85-meter arena, which hosts a variety of events, including various sports competitions and concerts. The arena is located in Globe City, an area that appeared specifically for the arena. Its construction began in 1988, and a year later it was solemnly opened. Many stars held their concerts here, and the building hosted Eurovision twice within its walls.
11. Boy looking at the moon
Interesting sights of Stockholm are found literally at every step, and this is exactly the miniature sculpture located in the historical center of the city. It represents a boy who sits on a bed with his legs tucked up to him. Its height is only 15 cm, and therefore it received the title of the smallest monument in Sweden.
12. Riksdag building
The building of the Swedish Parliament is located on the island of Helgeandsholmen, which is located in the very center. The building of the Riksdag is an architectural monument erected near the Royal Palace, and is in no way inferior to it in its splendor. Parliament began to be housed in the building only in 1865, after changes were made to the country's constitution. Today, open meetings are held here, which can be attended by everyone.
13. Royal Opera
The building is located in the very center of the city on the east of Gustav-Adolf-Torg Street, and next to it is the Arvfusterns Palace, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The modern building was made by order of Gustav III, who in his time was a great patron of art. Its construction started in 1775 and ended by the autumn of 1782. Masquerade balls were prepared here at one time, no worse than in Paris itself.
14. National Museum of Sweden
AT National Museum Sweden includes the collections of several royal castles and a porcelain museum. However, the museum building in the center of Stockholm has the greatest significance. On 3 floors there are works of art, both of Swedish and world significance. Collected elements from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The presented painting and other exhibits attract a considerable number of tourists from different countries.
15. Stockholm City Museum
For those who are exploring the sights of Stockholm, amazing place to visit will be the city museum, located on the square "Russian Compound". The building was erected in the 17th century and was called the South Town Hall. It was supposed to be used for other purposes, but then it was badly damaged due to a fire, and then it was completed in 1685, and so it has survived to this day. In museums, you can get acquainted with the history of the city, and exhibitions and expositions covered a period of 750 years.
16. Museum of Modern Art
In the middle of the last century, a museum of modern art was opened on the territory of the Swedish capital, which brought together a rich collection of exhibits of the 20th century. The exhibitions included more than 100,000 works by famous masters, who later became classics of modern art.
17. Tom Titus Museum of Experiments
Listing the amazing and unique sights of Stockholm, one cannot help but recall the experimental museum, focused more on children. But he was able to attract the attention of adults, as educational excursions are regularly held here, which include visits to laboratories and participation in competitions. Ten years ago, the center received the title of "Best Research Center in Sweden".
18. Church of St. Nicholas
The oldest church in Stockholm is the Church of St. Nicholas, which is located next to the Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum right in the center. The building is designed in the Baroque style and built of natural brick, and therefore it stands out against the background of other buildings. Some data indicate that the construction of the temple appeared in the 13th century, but the temple that has come down to us dates back to the 17th century.
19. Church of St. Clare
Outwardly remarkable, the church is considered one of the central in the territory of Stockholm, and in terms of height it ranks second in Scandinavia, because the height of its tower reaches 116 meters. The church building was built in the 16th century, later many architects took part in the design and creation of the church, including Arthur von Schmalense, who worked with the church in the sixties of the last century. In 1965, the bell tower was opened, in which there are 35 bells, and the weight of the largest is 1700 kg.
20. Riddarholmen Church
There are various sights of Stockholm, but the Riddarholmen Church stands out the most, which can be seen from almost anywhere in the city thanks to its beautiful openwork spire. This building is one of the oldest in Sweden, and there is a landmark in the historic city center near the Royal Palace. The red walls hide many amazing stories. Protestant services were held here at different times, and the building served as a tomb for Swedish monks.
21. Forest Cemetery Skugschurkogården
At the beginning of the last century, the authorities announced a competition for the development of a project for a new cemetery in the south of the country. The forest cemetery was founded in 1917, and by 1920 it was already completed. They broke it on the site of an old quarry overgrown with pines. The main difference of the new project was the laconic combination of architectural forms with nature.
22. Katarinahissen
Katarinahissen or Katarina elevator in another way is a passenger elevator that connects the lock area and the Södermalm area. In 2010, minor repairs were carried out, but now the attraction is working again. Today, the tourist site is the most visited in the capital, which was facilitated by its favorable location, as well as an amazing view of the sights of Stockholm, which opens from a 38-meter platform.
23. Kaknes TV Tower
The TV tower is the center of Swedish television, and broadcasting via satellite is also carried out from here. The construction of the tower lasted 4 years, and it was opened in 1967. The tower was built in the style appropriate for the 60s. Its façade is embossed with television signals, and at the top there is a restaurant with a beautiful view of the city. The object was installed on the site of a small medieval settlement.
24. Kulturhuset
The center of the city's cultural life is Kulturhuset, which hosts many of the city's events, including concerts, exhibitions and film premieres. In addition, master classes are regularly held here in various disciplines, aimed at ensuring that everyone can discover new talents in themselves.
25. Gröna Lund Amusement Park
Grena Lund is Sweden's oldest amusement park and is consistently popular with visitors and locals alike. Its peculiarity is that it is filled with a variety of entertainment, ranging from the usual carousel to roller coasters. In the park, you can also visit a small restaurant or go to a sweet shop. Valid Stockholm Pass.
26. Kungstradgorden Park
The name of the park is translated as "King's Garden", and you can find it in the very center of the city. Its favorable location and fullness of cozy cafes and various sights have made the park a favorite place for tourists and residents of Stockholm. In addition, concerts and various cultural events are regularly held on its territory during the warm season.
27. Livrustcammaren
Since 1628, the oldest museum in the country, called the Armory or Livrustkammaren, has been located in the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Its founder was Gustav II Adolf, in order to keep here his outfits used during the campaign in Poland. It should be noted that since 2014 audio guides in Russian have been offered to all visitors free of charge.
28. Bergius Botanical Garden
The botanical garden is located on the Brunnsviken Bay next to the Natural History Museum. The garden is part of the National City Park and residents of the Swedish capital and its guests often come here for a walk. Here you can find many cozy corners and relax from the hustle and bustle, enjoying the amazing natural landscapes. The park operates around the clock, and you can get into its territory for free. Valid Stockholm Pass.
29. Royal Dramatic Theater
The Royal Dramatic Theater is considered the main stage of the country, the creation of which took place at the same time as the opera. It was founded in 1788, and after the opening the stage was used for performances of "oral drama". The modern building was built only in 1908 and it is designed in the Art Nouveau style. Various performances are regularly held within its walls.
30. Hullweel Museum
In the very center there is another attraction of Stockholm - the Hallvyl Museum. It is a five-story castle built in 1898. Within its walls there is an amazing collection of porcelain, weapons and antique furniture. In total, there are more than 50 thousand amazing exhibits.
Sights of Stockholm and surroundings on the map
The presented map of Stockholm with sights in Russian will help you find and mark the most interesting tourist sites that are worth visiting when arriving in the capital of Sweden. Stockholm is amazing, and therefore the map of the city with attractions includes many really interesting and worth visiting places.
I told how we ended up in Stockholm, how our acquaintance with the sights of the city began, and in what kind of hotel we settled.
The next morning we looked out the window - the morning was gray, but the rain had stopped. The dark tower of the town hall stretched upward, and the city, lining up along the water, protruded its domes and spiers from the distant rows and fell like a mirror into the water.
We had breakfast and hurried to the north coast (we ourselves lived on south island – Södermalme).
View of Södermalm
On bridges and islands we soon got to the beautiful town hall.
town hall
Appearance
The Stockholm City Hall looks like a medieval - a dark formidable castle-palace, but in reality it was built at the beginning of the last century (1911-1923, architect Östberg). Bricks were fired in a special way - "aged".
This is a tall rectangular building with a large courtyard in the middle, designed in the style of an Italian palazzo.
Town Hall, courtyard
At the entrance, on the right, there is a ticket office where you can buy a ticket to visit the town hall. Visits are held in sessions, only accompanied by a guide, and last forty minutes.
We bought a ticket for a 10-hour session - 70 kroons. Unfortunately, it was impossible to climb the tower - the tower has been open for visitors only since May 10th. A full ticket for the town hall + tower costs 100 kroons (about 700 rubles).
While waiting for the tour, we walked under the walls of the town hall. The courtyard is separated from the embankment by a double colonnade.
To the right, under the walls of the town hall, there is a small square.
Descendant of the Vikings. March, by the way
Around the corner, under a canopy on four columns, is a gilded sculpture of the reclining Birger Jarl, the founder of Stockholm. Above him is St. George with a serpent. The image of George the Victorious fighting a snake is often found in Sweden - this is a symbol of the struggle between Sweden and Denmark.
Tour of the Town Hall
At the appointed time, we were taken to the town hall itself. The tour was English language. When buying a ticket, we were given a leaflet with a description in Russian.
We entered the high booming "Blue" hall, which is actually not blue, but terracotta. It was conceived as blue and was designated under this name in the technical documentation. But when it was erected, the architect liked the color of the raw brick so much that he did not cover it with paint.
blue hall
Banquets are held in the Blue Hall every year on December 10 to celebrate the presentation of Nobel Prizes. The guests are seated tightly - 70 cm of space at the table is allotted for each guest.
The next great hall Hall of Soviets where city council meetings are held.
Hall of Soviets
A lot of wood was used in the design of the hall, and the main element of decor is the ceiling. It is made in the form of a high ridge roof with open rafters, in the depths of which painted wooden panels are visible.
The ceiling of the Council Hall
The hall itself is visually quite wide, and its ceiling is long and narrow, and the flow of forms in this curved space is puzzling. Just like the transition from the officially lower part - to the simplicity of a rustic barn with rafters. In general, the design of the interior is thought out to the smallest detail and contains many bright author's finds.
Let's move on to the main entrance to the town hall. This is a high light well with a cross vault. It's called - Code of the Hundreds, because it is created from numerous irregularities, layering on each other.
The figurine of St. George with the dragon stands under the vault on the disk. In summer, at 12:00 and 18:00, the disc turns, and George with the dragon moves to the outer side of the town hall.
Next room - Oval- Decorated with French tapestries. Used for marriage ceremonies.
oval hall
From the Oval Hall we pass into Prince Gallery. The gallery is divided into two parts by a row of columns. On the left wall of the gallery is a landscape that opens from the windows of the right side. The landscape was painted by Prince Eugene, who was an excellent artist.
Prince Eugene Gallery
The deep and high openings of the windows are decorated with stucco.
The ceiling is wood paneled with blue patterns.
The next hall was almost not remembered, since the entrance to golden hall, and the radiance of its mosaics irresistibly attracted the eye.
golden hall
golden hall makes a great impression. This is a huge room covered with mosaics. The drawings illustrate the history of Sweden since ancient times. The characters of myths and sagas are intertwined with historical figures.
And the composition is crowned by the central panel at the end of the hall - Queen Mälaren.
Everything is clear: somewhere nearby - Modern Art Museum.
In front of the Museum of Modern Art
Indeed, the entrance was to the right of the spider. And there is the entrance to Architectural Museum.
Found behind the chapel East Asian Museum("Ostasiatiska"), which is famous for its collection of Chinese antiquities. Previously, the building housed the stables and barracks of the soldiers of Charles the 12th.
After walking around the island, we returned to the pier and crossed to Djurgården on a boat that approached.
Djurgården
Djurgården- a large wooded island, which was formerly used for royal hunting. And still most of The islands are occupied by forest, paths are laid through the forest, and it is better to travel there by bicycle. Bicycles can be rented at the entrance to Djurgården.
But this is mostly the prerogative of the locals. Tourists arriving in Stockholm first of all go to the wonderful museums of Djurgården: Junibacken, Skansen and Vasa ship museum. I wore them on my previous visits to Stockholm. All three museums are exceptionally interesting and unique.
Is on the island amusement park with attractions - Grena Lund, and we saw enough of their slides when our boat moved between the islands. In the interior of the island there are art museums: House Museum of Prince Eugene, a Swedish landscape painter, whose drawings we admired in the town hall in the morning, Til Gallery with paintings by Swedish artists of the last century, summer Palace of King Charles IV.
At the entrance to the island are Biological Museum and, but short-term tourists rarely go there. And then to say - Junibacken, ship Vasa and Skansen - this is a full-fledged program for the day. In addition, museums in Stockholm close early: their opening hours are usually from 11 to 5 pm.
So we ended up on Djurgården at five o'clock. At the pier, there was a queue for a boat from those who had already walked around the island. We passed them and set off along the coast to the north.
Was still open ABBA museum. On the site in front of the museum, songs of the legendary Swedish band were played, and one could take pictures as any member of ABBA.
We wandered onto a small memorial hill near the Vasa Museum - with numerous graves of those killed in the crash of the ferry "Estonia" in 1994.
And now we come to the Nordic Museum, illuminated by the sunset, one of the most delightful buildings in Stockholm. It looks like a fairy-tale castle and is unusually beautiful from every angle. Every time I admire it, but I can’t get inside.
In front of the museum there are blue patches of woods on the grass. Somewhere - crocuses. It seems to be north of the Moscow region, and already the snowdrops are in full bloom.
and crocuses
Take a stroll around Djurgården at sunset, when the island is quiet and peaceful and deserted by crowds of sightseers. When all its unusual buildings stand alone and are reflected in the gilded sunset water. The feeling of traveling through a fairy land.
Leaving the island, we headed inland along the wide avenue of Narvavagen and reached the large round Karlaplan square, into which straight long avenues-beams stuck from different sides.
Stockholm metro
We planned to finish our walk around the city today with a tour of the Stockholm metro, since the metro in Stockholm is also an attraction. It consists of three branches connecting at one point - at the T-centralen station.
The most interesting is blue branch. Its peculiarity is that many of its stations were both cut down in the rock and left unplastered, just painted in different colors and painted. And it turned out great.
We went along the Blue Line and got off at every station we liked. We took pictures, then we went on the next train.
Drawings on the walls of the subway
We bought a one-time ticket with a validity period of 75 minutes. It seems like a long time, we relaxed. And as a result, we stopped at a distant station called Kista. There was a long drive to Kista, the station itself is open, and there is nothing special to see there. The only thing we saw was that it was already quite dark outside. And we had about half an hour to drive on our map.
Another town hall
We did not have time to get to our station Gamla Stan. We started to see where we can go. Yeah, there is such a station - Radhuset, i.e. City Hall. We were in this town hall in the morning, we know. And close to our hotel.
We land on Radhuset.
We go upstairs, exit the subway. We are still inside the rock through which a long tunnel passes. In which direction of the tunnel we go - it is not clear. Look - the elevator. Yeah, we go into the elevator and go up for quite a long time. Finally the elevator stops and we finally find ourselves on the street.
But where? here is the question! Town halls - no sign. We are at the top of the hill, surrounded by high-rise buildings, a long staircase stretches down the slope. And the metro lobby looks like a birdhouse.
Radhuset Metro Lobby
We met a woman. “Where is,” we say, “Radhuset?” - The woman points to the stairs, get down, they say, down.
We went down. The district, meanwhile, is pretty, here is some very Swedish, and one can easily imagine that Carlson could well have lived under that roof.
On a narrow terrace across the slope, there was a garden with sculptures.
And on a small platform - burning hearts.
And no one around. Only the windows are on.
Went down to the bottom. We caught a man, again we ask about Radhuset. And he waves at a wide light tower. Here is the town hall.
We read later that our morning town hall is called Stadshuset, i.e. state house. And this town hall is a city house.
But the city hall is a very remarkable building.
Radhuset (not to be confused with Stadhuset!)
And opposite it is another tall palace with high tower. It turned out to be the police department.
Stockholm Police Department
Here we got our bearings and went to the town hall-Stadshuset and soon, indeed, we left. On the way to the store bought food for dinner. And after 20 minutes they already entered our ship, completely exhausted, but quite satisfied with the exciting day spent.
Södermalm
And in the morning the weather turned bad. It has been raining since morning. The third day we set aside for walks around the island of Södermalm, but what a walk.
Nevertheless, they climbed the rock. A narrow wooden path serpentine along the cliff from the embankment to the top, and soon we were walking along the top edge of the cliff and looking at Stockholm in the rain.
Our hotel is the rightmost boat
Södermalm meanwhile turned out to be an island of sharp descents and ascents. The streets inside him then hooted down, then flew up. It seems like you are walking along the first floor, and on the other side of you behind the fence there is a failure, and the street is deep below. All the time ladders, footbridges, thrown from one side of the street to the other. That bridge comes out from the entrance of one house and bumps into the third floor of the next one.
Gamla Stan and its churches
Then we moved to Gamla Stan and walked there for a while.
Another Saint George
We went to Sturchyurkan, also known as the church of St. Nicholas. The 13th-century church, dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, is considered one of the first in Stockholm and is decorated with all sorts of splendor inside.
There is another remarkable church in the middle of Gamla Stan, whose green narrow spire now and then looks out from some alley wherever you go. This is the German Church, or Tyuska Chyurkan. It was built by German merchants in the 17th century.
But as soon as we poked our head in - to admire its baroque riches, as we were handed a weighty book at the entrance, so that we could go to the service and follow the text from the book, and sing along in the right place.
We refused the book, we say, we just have to look. “This is not a tourist attraction,” the woman said sternly. "Beatiful," I said flatteringly, craning my neck and trying to see the interior. The woman smiled kindly, but did not let her inside without a psalter.
Equally unsuccessful was the attempt to penetrate the Finnish church. The church is inconspicuous and looks like an ordinary house. At the entrance we were given just a brochure with notes and text. We looked at this text and left ourselves.
Finnish church in Gamla Stan, opposite the Royal Palace
And behind this Finnish church, all alone in the rain, sits a little boy - the smallest boy in Stockholm. He is not afraid of rain - he is bronze, but still, for some reason, I feel sorry for him every time. And they say it grants wishes.
In general, we left it - until the next time - and went on a plane. And in the evening we were already walking around Moscow, the same rainy and dank.
And Stockholm meanwhile turned from reality into a memory, it settled comfortably in the corner of memory allotted to it, gleaming from there with the golden mosaics of the town hall, then the palaces reflected in the water. My next acquisition, eternal and fireproof.
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The capital of Sweden - Stockholm has always been associated with some kind and fabulous city, probably because I, like many other Soviet children, spent my childhood with the heroes of the wonderful Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren - with Peppidlinystocking, Rasmus the Tramp, Emil from Lenneberg and, of course, with Carlson. The latter, being considered a very negative character, is not very loved in his homeland. You can hardly find a toy, and even more so a souvenir with his image.
But Stockholm is not only a city of fairy tales, it is also the recognized capital of Scandinavia, the city of 14 islands, the cultural and museum center of Europe and simply an attractive and beautiful Swedish town. What to see in Stockholm in one day I will tell in this report.
How much can you do in Stockholm in one day? Yes and no. For such a modest period of time, it is unlikely that you will be able to see even one third of the city. What are only the famous Stockholm museums, which you can spend a good three or even four days visiting, or green parks with harsh northern nature, which prevail here in large numbers, and this is not to mention historical places and architectural monuments. But one day is enough to fall in love with this city, absorb its energy, see even a small, but real piece of Scandinavia. Based on these considerations, I ventured to go on a cruise, the day of which I was to live in Stockholm - and this only day I decided to spend aimlessly wandering through the old and new streets, looking at the strict northern architecture, eagerly absorbing the atmosphere of this amazing city.
As in any other city, wandering around the historical center is much more interesting. In Stockholm, the Old Town, called "Gamla Stan", is located on the island of Stadsholmen and is surrounded by no less attractive historical areas - Kungsholmen, Östermalm. Södermalm.
For the first time, I saw this city when I was on the deck of the ferry, from where the sea views of the Swedish capital gradually opened up to me. Then there was a ten-minute walk from the port to the Yardet metro station in a quiet and European-style cozy area. By the way, the Stockholm metro is considered one of the attractions of the city due to its interesting
and the original design of the stations, which makes me think that such high (4 EUR for 90 minutes) fares can be somewhat justified.
My real acquaintance with the city took place when, having passed four metro stations, I found myself in the very center of the sunny May capital of Sweden. Stockholm immediately surprised me. Firstly, a bright sunny day with a clear and blue-blue sky (and I didn’t even count on such weather!). Secondly, by its “fullness” - some streets were empty, but not deserted, you won’t immediately notice tourists, but there are quite a lot of them. And thirdly, an amazing synthesis architectural styles, which is not noticeable at first glance, everything looks so harmoniously with each other.
Coming out of the subway, I unexpectedly ended up on the Knight's Island or Riddarholmen in Swedish. It is part of Gamla Stan and is surrounded on all sides by water. The latter did not immediately catch my eye, since several bridges lead to the island at once, organically including it in the historical center. The central attraction here is one of the main dominants not only of the island, but of the entire old city.
This church, built in the 13th century, is the only surviving medieval church in Stockholm, the oldest building in the city,
and also the tomb of many Swedish kings. Of course, the temple was repeatedly rebuilt and now the most memorable, perhaps, is the openwork iron spire crowning the church, although it was installed only in the middle of the 19th century, after the former one was damaged by a lightning strike. Now the temple is more of a museum, like
and relies - with a paid entrance (about 5 EUR).
Near the church are located, erected much later, the palaces of Stenbock and Wrangel - part of the former royal residences.
One of the interesting places of both Riddarholmen and other Stockholm islands is the various piers for small boats, from where boat trips around the bay often depart.
And there is nothing better than sitting on a bench near one of these piers, and dangling your legs, looking at the panoramas of northern Stockholm, which is so unlike other cities. Borders and distances are erased, the city seems to fit in your palm - here is the spire of the Riddarholmen Cathedral, there are the roofs of Gamla Stan, on the contrary - the colorful facades of the gingerbread houses of Södermalm and Kungsholm with the famous town hall tower...
Actually, the very dark building of the town hall, rising on the other side of the Riddarfjerden Bay, and so successfully contrasting with the clear blue sky, especially attracted my attention. It turned out to be about twenty minutes walk to the town hall, located on the spit of Kungsholm Island, although visually it seems to be located very close. Well, walking around Stockholm was my goal, especially on the way I could notice such a tiny island as Strömsborg or a slightly larger island - Helgeandsholmen with the building of the Swedish Riksdag parliament.
The town hall building, which looks laconic, was built relatively recently - in 1911 - 1923. and is an interesting example of Art Nouveau in northern architecture. Today there is a museum here, meetings of the city authorities are held, but most of all, the town hall is famous for such a world-famous event as a gala banquet in honor of the Nobel Prize.
You can take a closer look at the town hall by going completely unhindered into its courtyard, but in order to see the interiors, you definitely need to buy a tour.
Due to the limited time in the halls, I decided not to go. But climbing the tower of the town hall was my obligatory point. Entrance costs
5 EUR, but also only in small groups. Luckily, tours of the tower leave every thirty to forty minutes, and I didn't have to wait too long. As always, I decided to climb the tower just for the sake of the observation deck. After all, there is nothing better than to view a new unfamiliar city from a hundred meters high.
Although I always try to lay different interesting routes, to find new roads, in this situation the walk really had an arbitrary character. If I liked any building, square, street, I just went there to pacify my owl's curiosity, not forgetting, of course, that there is still a lot of interesting things ahead.
That is how, continuing my “promenade” along the embankment of the Norrmalm district, I quite unexpectedly found myself near the building of the Royal Opera and Kunstragorden Square.
As for the theater, built in the capital of Sweden back in 1782, it is quite recognizable in its architectural appearance, although not similar, but similar buildings of opera houses can be seen in Prague, Berlin, Vienna and other European cities. But the area is known for the fact that in the middle of spring sakura blooms amazingly beautifully here, in the rest of the year you can relax in the shade of trees on a bench, freshen up near the fountain, or go to some nearby cafe.
Slowly walking around the surroundings, I seemed to be delaying my acquaintance with the main island of the city - Stadsholmen, leaving all the most interesting for later. It was possible, of course, to look into the Östermalm area or move to Södermalm, but the day is not endless, and, having passed the island of Helgeandsholmen with the Norrbro bridge, I finally ended up in the very center of Gamla Stan.
This part of the city was founded in the 13th century, so it is not surprising that literally every square meter “breathes” with history and keeps something interesting. And most importantly, there are all the obligatory and so beloved attributes of old European cities - narrow streets, cobbled squares surrounded by dense buildings, and of course, old Gothic or Baroque architecture.
In Stockholm, the influence of a strictly northern style is immediately felt, although it would seem that the colorful facades of the houses should convince you of the opposite. Most of all in the old town I was impressed by the ordinary streets that retain the taste of history. Maybe the whole point is that I didn’t expect to get an impression from a particular monument, after all, the sights of Stockholm are not so well known, like, say, the Colosseum or the Forum in Rome, the Zwinger in Dresden, St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, so I just walked, admiring such original northern architecture.
However, I cannot fail to mention a couple of iconic places in the Old City. Of course, these are the colorful houses on Stortorget (or Sturtori) Square, which are found in all tourist photographs. They gained popularity, most likely due to their bright facades. Although, as I later found out, a very tragic page in the history of the city is hidden behind this color.
In Stockholm in 1520, on the orders of the Danish king Christian II, a mass execution of the inhabitants of the city took place, who did not swear allegiance to the Danes, this event was later called the "Stockholm bloodbath". A century later, one of the facades of the houses located on the main square of the city in memory of the victims was painted red, and white stones were inlaid into the facade of this house, according to the number of victims. Now it is quite a nice house with a no less cute decorative attic.
Another notable building of Gamla Stan is the impressive 18th-century royal palace, recognized as one of the largest in Europe. This massive baroque building faces the Stremmin Bay with its main northern façade, while the opposite southern façade faces a small square where the changing of the honorary royal guard traditionally takes place, a process that attracts tourists so much.
In addition, the palace houses several metropolitan historical museums, including the Armory, the Three Crowns Museum, a hall with antique works of art. The ticket price is 16 EUR, however, I postponed my visit to the royal halls, as well as to the halls of the town hall, for the next time when I am going to see the “museum Stockholm”.
Maisky Gamla Stan is especially good, on the sun-drenched streets and squares you can find a lot of unusual and interesting things, such as Lutheran and German churches, the Nobel Museum, monuments in honor of important historical figures of the kingdom, and also considered the smallest street monument in Sweden, the iron boy sculpture and the narrowest street of the northern capital - Morten Trotzig.
In general, Stadsholmen is not at all big Island, but it provides a lot of impressions. As it should be, in the historical center there are many small shops where you can buy souvenirs with national symbols of Sweden as a keepsake, antique and used bookshops that maintain the atmosphere of the traditional old Stockholm.
By the way, contrary to expectations for me personally, Stockholm turned out to be not so expensive city. In all cafes in the city center, you could buy a business lunch for only 8-10 EUR. And in the Falcon cafe overlooking the main square of Stortorget, you can drink a glass of beer or a cup of cappuccino in general for 3 EUR, which is quite cheap for northern Europe.
In general, I am not greedy for various national dishes, local cuisine, but it was in Stockholm that I wanted to taste a traditional Swedish dish - fried herring. I know it sounds disgusting. but in Sweden, herring is not at all salty, and therefore it may well be fried and, which is not unimportant, tasty, inexpensive, and most importantly, a hearty “delicacy” that will come in handy after a long walk.
It gets dark late in May, so I was not lucky enough to see sunset Stockholm, but, sailing back on the ferry and looking at the evening city, I realized how unusual and interesting an unplanned, slightly spontaneous walk can be. And, despite the fact that it was sad to leave Stockholm, my heart was warmed by the thought that the city liked me, and I liked it, which means that you should definitely return here, if only to consolidate our mutual sympathy with the city.
If you haven't decided yet where to spend the May holidays, then you should not discount Stockholm. The capital of Sweden for a weekend in May or June is a city that can be said to be ideal in every way.
Firstly, here (as in St. Petersburg) there are long days and short nights, which means that you can walk along the embankments for long white nights holding the hand of your loved one, and secondly, at this time of the year in the capital of Sweden the weather is very comfortable for walking , well, plus the road to Stockholm, both from Moscow and from St. Petersburg, takes only a few hours. In today's post I talk about what to do in Stockholm in three days.
THE FIRST DAY: EXPERIENCE WITH THE CITY - A BOAT RIDE
Stockholm is located on 14 islands, between which both tourist boats and just passenger boats operate on the principle fixed-route taxis, therefore, it is quite logical to start exploring the city with a trip along the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren.
In addition to being relaxing and romantic at the same time, a boat trip is a great way to get you started navigating the neighborhoods or, to be more precise, the islands of the city.
In the photo: a boat on the embankment of Stockholm
First region - Gamla Stan- a small island in the center of the island system of the Swedish capital. If you mentally imagine a map of the city, then the historical district of Gamla Stan is a sort of starting point in the Stockholm coordinate system.
In the photo: Stockholm embankment at night
Above are the Normalm district, where the best cafes and shops of the capital of Sweden are located, and Östermalm with beautiful buildings built in the nineteenth century. viewing platforms, which are climbed by those wishing to admire the panorama of the city.
Boat excursions around the islands of Stockholm last from 50 minutes to two and a half hours. An important point, if you are going to start your acquaintance with the city in this way, dress warmly, the Baltic winds are known for their cold breath, so if you do not wrap yourself up properly, you can catch a cold even in summer.
WALK IN THE OLD TOWN
Stockholmers like to lament: “Why are tourists immediately carried to the Old Town when we have so many other great walking routes?” OK, maybe, from the point of view of the locals, walk in old town- not interesting, but ignore the largest medieval city in Europe, which is located on the island Gamla Sta Well, there is no correct solution either.
Wander the cobbled streets, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral and watch the changing of the guard at the walls of the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Swedish monarch.
In the photo: the Royal Palace of Stockholm
By the way, not only men, but also the fair sex serve in the guard of honor at the palace of the King of Sweden. If you are seriously interested in the life of royal people, then you can go on an excursion to the Royal Palace - most of the halls are open to the public.
In the photo: the girl is a royal guard
The only negative of the Old Town is that Russian speech is heard everywhere, and the point is not only that the vast majority of those walking around Gamla Stan are our compatriots. The basics of the Russian language are spoken by sellers in local shops, and waiters in restaurants, and even young men and women selling fried nuts on street stalls, in a word, one gets the impression that he never left Mother Russia.
In the photo: view from the steps of the Royal Palace
Nearby is another must-visit point for all guests of Stockholm - town hall that stands on the waterfront of the island Kungsholmen, address - Hantverkargatan 1, 111 52 Stockholm.
It is curious not only for the 106-meter bell tower and the Golden Hall, decorated with mosaics, but also for the fact that it is here that every year on December 10 a banquet is held at which Nobel laureates are honored.
But on the neighboring island Vasastan famous haga park broken in the 18th century by order of Gusav the Third. The park is still one of the best examples of landscape design today. It was not for nothing that the palace built nearby was chosen for permanent residence by Crown Princess Victoria herself.
A WALK IN NORMALM AND OSTERMALM
After visiting the most popular area of Stockholm with tourists, it is best to dissolve in the crowd of local residents, you can do this without leaving the city center, more precisely, by moving to the geographical center of the Swedish capital, the district Norrmalm.
It is here that the heart of business Stockholm beats, the offices of all major campaigns are located here, people on the streets are no longer walking at a measured tourist pace, but cheerfully rushing about business. Guests of the capital of Sweden love this area because it is here that you can indulge in unbridled shopping, and then wash your successful purchases in one of the local cafes. The residents of Stockholm themselves consider the neighborhood next to Normalm to be the best shopping district. Östermalm.
In the photo: shopping street Birger-Jarlsgatan
The main street of Birger Jarlsgatan is home to Prada, Burberry and other fashion houses whose names caress the ear of any shopaholic.
If after such a burdensome activity as shopping you get hungry, then take a look at the restaurant located here. Östermalm market (address: Östermalmstorg, 114 42 Stockholm), because it the best place for a basic introduction to Swedish cuisine. The Östermalms Saluhall was built in the 19th century and houses a variety of restaurants in addition to shops.
Here you can taste the famous meatballs, and local open sandwiches, and the freshest seafood, and, of course, the famous Swedish beer. . After exploring the districts of Stockholm, go for a walk along the city's embankments, well, and spend the evening of the first day in a good and, most importantly, cheerful bar.
One of the features of the fun establishments of the Swedish capital - a bar, a restaurant and a club are located in a single space. I would like to recommend a bar-restaurant to all city guests Taverna Brillo (Address: Sturegatan 4, Humlegardsgatan 19, Stockholm, Sweden, Tel: 851977800). The establishment is positioned as a restaurant of Italian cuisine, but in fact it is a restaurant and a bar in one bottle, in some rooms you can have dinner, in others you can drink beer or wine and chat with the locals, by the way, almost all the natives of Stockholm speak excellent English. In a word, it's fun.
SECOND DAY JURGODEN: VAZ MUSEUM, TALES OF ASTRID LINGRED, ABBA AND SKANSEN PARK
In the Swedish capital, many museums are interesting not only from a historical or educational point of view, but also because they are fun for both children and adults.
Many entertaining museums, and at the same time the only one in the world national park, located within the city, are located on the island of Djurgården, where it makes sense to spend the whole day. An excellent example of an entertaining museum - Vasamuseet aka Vasa, aka Vasa, aka Vasa (address: Galärvarvsvägen 14, 115 21). The museum building was erected around a seventeenth-century ship, raised in 1961 from the bottom of Stockholm harbor.
The vase was supposed to become the flagship of the Swedish fleet, but sank before leaving the coast of Sweden, the reason for this was a mistake by the designers. In the twentieth century, a huge, richly decorated ship was raised from the bottom, mothballed and placed in a museum.
In the photo: statues aboard the ship Vasa
Even if you are indifferent to the history of navigation and shipbuilding, it’s still worth a look at the Vasa Museum, because nowhere else in the world can you see a royal ship of the seventeenth century up close, and plus you can immediately learn everything about the difficult life of sailors of that time. By the way, if you go to Stockholm with children, then by all means look into the Vase, the kids really like it here, and it is also located nearby "Junibacken" - museum of fairy tales by Astrid Lindgren, where both Pippi Longstocking's villa and Carlson's apartment are recreated.
Pictured: Astrid Lindgren's Museum of Fairy Tales
The museum is interactive, the kids travel around the world of fairy tales on a magical railway, run around the houses, ride cars, in a word, have fun in full. The address of the Museum of Fairy Tales is Galärvarvsvägen 8, 115 21 Stockholm.
If you no longer believe in fairy tales, but the music still sounds in your soul, then by all means look into ABBA museum located here (address - Djurgårdsvägen 68, 115 21, Stockholm). The museum of the legendary Swedish four is also interactive.
In addition to getting to know the main milestones in the history of ABBA, visitors are invited to try on a costume in the style of the band's concert outfits, record their own song, watch the piano play itself, and then have lunch at local restaurant with the characteristic name Melody. It is better to buy a ticket to the museum in advance on the website:.
Well, if you are not indifferent to Picasso, Dali and Matisse, then you should include in the list of must-see places that is located near Lake Mälaren, it is directly opposite the Vasa Museum, across the strait (address - Exercisplan 4, 111 49 Stockholm).
In the photo: Museum of Modern Art
Residents of the Swedish capital are proud to say that the museum's collection is recognized as one of the best in Europe, it houses about 130,000 art objects created from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. In general, it will take you at least half a day to inspect a leisurely exposition. After visiting the museums, take a walk National park Djurgarden.
It used to be a royal hunting park, but now it is favorite place rest of the townspeople. The second park, located on Djurgården, is the famous Skansen.
Skansen(address - Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, 115 21 Stockholm)- is a park and an open-air museum. Skansen was founded in 1891 by Arthur Hazelius, he dreamed of creating a folklore and cultural complex in the park that has no analogues in any other country.
In the photo: festivities in Skansen
No sooner said than done, old houses from all over Sweden were brought to the park, here you can, as they say, study the history of the country on living examples. Skansen employees are dressed in folk costumes, and in winter, the largest Christmas market in the country is held in the park.
DAY THREE: DROTTNINGHOLD PALACE AND SÖDERMALM WATERWAYS
Another must-see place is Drottninghold Palace(178 02 Drottningholm). It was built in the sixteenth century for his wife by the Swedish king Johan III.
Today the palace is listed world heritage UNESCO, in addition, this place became the residence of the royal family of Sweden. In addition to the palace itself, local gardens and the Court Theater are also of interest. Unfortunately, the palace is located far from the center, so it makes sense to go here in the morning to return to the city later.
At the end of the day, it is worth having a picnic on the waterfront Södermalm islands. If tourists like to relax in Skansen, then the favorite green area of local residents is the embankments. Södermalma, they are also called the Central Park of Stockholm.
In summer, the paths of the park are occupied by athletes, the embankments of Södermalm are a favorite place for those who are fond of jogging and Nordic walking, and besides, the Swedes love to have picnics right there. Deer live in the park, so if you meet them, don't be scared.
USEFUL TIPS FOR TOURISTS
1. In the warm season, it is very pleasant to ride a bicycle around the city, rent a bicycle, and in addition, order excursions and get useful information You can visit the Stockholm Tourist Information Center at Köpmangatan 10.
2. The currency of Sweden is not the euro, but the Swedish krona, but you should not panic about this, cards are accepted everywhere in Stockholm.
3. I would like to recommend a hotel for a stay. Scandic Sergel Plaza, it is located in the very center of the city within walking distance from all the main attractions, the hotel has free wifi, the reception staff speak Russian, and local breakfasts are one of the best in the city.
5. Well, excursions from local residents will help you show the city in detail, the order banner is below. You can go for a walk on the roofs of Stockholm, visit the best museums in the Swedish capital, and also go on a boat tour of the islands.
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