Stockholm

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Stockholmers call their city 'beauty on water'. But despite the well-preserved historic core, Stockholm is no museum piece: it's modern, dynamic and ever-evolving.

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Often called the “Venice of the North,” Stockholm lies on a number of islands and peninsulas at the outflow of Lake Mälar into the Baltic, which here forms a deep inlet. The charm of its setting lies in the intermingling of land and water – the skerries fringing the coast, the crags rearing up from the sea, the intricate pattern …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Swedish CURRENCY Swedish krona BEST TIME TO VISIT May to September NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Stockholm Central Train Station NEAREST AIRPORT Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Nearly all hostels and most hotels have a computer or two with internet access for guests, and most offer wi-fi in rooms (though occasionally hotels charge a fee). There …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Bicycles can be carried free on SL local trains as foldable ‘hand luggage’ only. They’re not allowed in Centralstationen or on the tunnelbana (metro), although you’ll occasionally see some daring souls. Stockholm City Bikes Has self-service bicycle-hire stands across the city. Bikes can be borrowed for three-hour stretches and returned at any City Bikes stand. Purchase a bike card …

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History & Culture

The Swedish Viking Age took place between the eighth and 11th centuries, bringing incredible change in the culture and development of Sweden. Cities like Ystad and Paviken became prominent trading centers with shipbuilding industries and local arts and crafts flourishing. Christianity overtook Paganism as the main religion by the 1100’s. The Swedish Empire began to take shape during the 17th …

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Top Attractions

Gamla Stan (Old Town) Dating from the 1200s and crammed with must-see sights, attractions, cafés, authentic restaurants, and boutique shops, the area of Gamla Stan (Old Town) is a living-breathing museum in its own right. For many, this is the first stop on their journey of exploration. Certainly there’s no better way to instantly absorb the feel of Stockholm and …

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