STOCKHOLM
About Stockholm
Stockholm,largest city of Sweden,is one of the most beautiful capital in the world.
The “Venice of the North” is established on islands connected by more than 50 bridges. This is the reason why the sea life is one of the most remarkable aspect of the city . Stockholm, definitely offers something to see to everyone.
This city, regarding all its cultural, political and economical features is considered as the capital of Sweden and Scandinavia. You will not regret to visit one of the smartest capital in the world, a real paradise for travellers .
Attractions to see in Stockholm
> National museum
The National museum is the most popular museum of art and design in Sweden. The wide collections devoted to older paintings, sculpture, drawing and graphic art will not leave you indifferent. The first one includes more than 16.000 showpieces of the most notable artists such as Rembrandt,Ruben,Renoir. The other have to see the design and art section displaying 30.000 artefacts from the 14th century until today. You will find a spectacular collection of prints and drawings containing about 500 000 items. In addition, don’t miss the chance to explore the rich national portrait gallery of the museum.
> Museum Vasa
The Vasa Museum is one place you should go due to his unique art treasure. This museum located on Djugarden island contains the only preserved ship dating from the 17th century.You will be fascinated by this impressive ship. You absolutely must go to admire this unique museum, one of the most visited museum in Sweden.
> The museum of Modern art
The museum of Modern art in Sweden will amaze you with its variety of contemporary items. Moderna Musset has one of of the world’s finest collections of the 20th and the 21st century. Opened in 1958, this museum displays mainly remarkable showpieces of Nikki de Saint Phalle, Henri Matisse and other prestigious artists. If you want to make your visit even more unforgettable, just have a look at the collection of Picasso Picassos'.
> Museum of Skansen
The museum of Skansen displays the whole history of Stockholm before the industrial era. Founded by Artur Hazelius during the 19th century,this museum provides an abundance of items from this period and keeps the history of this city alive. This museum was the first open-air museum and zoo in Sweden.
Districts to visit in Stockholm
1) Old city Gamla Stan
The old city of Stockholm is considered as one of the best preserved medieval city center. Gamla Stan is known for all its visibles facades which transmit a particular atmosphere. The old city offers a unique chance to explore the place where Stockholm was founded in 1252. Definitely Gamla Stan has many interesting things to do, as numerous attractions, restaurants and cafe. Its still features medieval street layout and all the visible facades give you a unique atmosphere. And if it is not enough, this part of the city hosts the Sweden’s national cathedral and the Nobel museum.
2) Djugarden
Any visit in Stockholm is not complete without discovering this quarter of Stockholm. This green part of the city is beloved by Sweden inhabitants and tourists thanks to a wide selection of monuments, museums and galleries. Djugarden is one of the most favourite destination in Stockholm and as well as the Vasa Museum and Grona Lund, an amusement park.
3) Sodermalm
Sodermalm reflects the modernism and the specificity of Stockholm. This area is dedicated to every single fashion lover looking for design in term of art, jewellery and clothing stores. It would be a pity if you don’t explore Stockholm shopping. Soderlmalm is also the perfect location to appreciate a drink with all these bars and restaurants.
10 Stockholm travel tips
1/ Royal dramatic theatre
The Royal dramatic theatre is one of the most renowned European theatre. Appreciate an instant in this elegant building located in Sweden.
2/ Gron Lund
This amusement park includes all the most common attractions out of a total amount of 30
3/ Stockholm Jazz festival
In July, experiment one of the oldest Sweden Jazz festival. You will be seduced by the great musicians and panorama.
4/ Stockholm during Christmas
Each year for Christmas, Stockholm provides a brighter show and its constitutes a must see conjugating to the stunning water view.
5/ The Royal National Park
The Royal National City Park is considered as the world’s first national city park. This park, formed by an arc longer than 6 miles displays a variety of attractions such as museums, an amusement park, castles and restaurants.
6/ Stockholm amazing archipelagos
Take the opportunity to get out to one of the 3.000 Stockholm archipelagos, magnificent natural environment.
7/ Stockholm Card
Discover Stockholm in Sweden without wasting your money. The Stockholm Card enables to take the advantage of free admission to 80 museums, attractions and free travel by using public transport. Do not miss this opportunity.
8/ Stockholm from the water side
You should keep in mind to discover Stockholm from the water side, one of the attractive feature of Stockholm by one of the tours organised in this city.
9/ The Stockholm City Hall
The Stockholm city hall is one of the most famous face of Stockholm and also knows as the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet.Don’t miss the chance to discover one of the most popular attraction in Stockholm.
10/ The Royal Palace
Enter in one of the largest Palace in Europe, the Royal Palace of Stockholm, built in the 18th century in a magnificent Italian Baroque Style.
Fun and facts about Stockholm
-Do you know that the Swedish monarch official residence “Royal Palace of Stockholm is located in Stockholm.
-Stockholm hosted the first horse world championship in 1990.
-The renowned industrial and scientific Alfred Nobel was born is Stockholm.
-Stockholm has got the most spectacular Football and Ice Hockey stadiums .