| Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden. It is | | | | Denmark and Norway until after the renowned |
| renowned for being one of the most attractive | | | | Stockholm Bloodbath which involved the killing of |
| cities in Europe, largely due to its location that | | | | 80 Swedes by a Danish king. |
| spreads over a number of islands. Generally, | | | | Sights and Attractions |
| tourists visit the city to enjoy its laid-back | | | | Stockholm is a great location to go sightseeing as |
| atmosphere and its impressive museums and | | | | it has a range of both historical and modern |
| historical buildings. | | | | attractions. A must see is Kungliga Slottet, the |
| Travelling to Stockholm | | | | world's largest royal castle that is still in use. It is |
| It is simple and usually cheap to fly to Stockholm | | | | an impressive architectural stronghold that has |
| from within Europe. Their airport receives flights | | | | 600 rooms. The city is packed with museums and |
| from airports all over Europe and operates a | | | | great architecture for example, town hall. |
| frequent and reliable shuttle services to locations | | | | Shopping |
| within a 25 mile radius. Stockholm also has a great | | | | Stockholm is a great place to go shopping as it |
| rail network to other Scandinavian counties. If you | | | | has some of Sweden's best department stores |
| are travelling on a budget then the bus and ferry | | | | and malls. The old town part of the city has more |
| services maybe more suited. | | | | souvenir shops and boutiques for the traditional |
| Accommodation | | | | shopper. Drottninggatan is one of Stockholm's |
| For a large range of accommodation, head for the | | | | most famous shopping streets so be sure to visit |
| Central Station area of the city. That area and | | | | there. |
| Gamla Stan has a variety of hotels to suit all | | | | Dining |
| budgets. Söderhallarna and Södermalm | | | | Stockholm has a reputation for being an |
| are other city locations that offer both hotels and | | | | expensive city for eating out. However, there are |
| hostels. | | | | cheaper restaurants and fast food outlets around |
| History | | | | that might be best for travelers on a budget. If |
| When you visit Stockholm you get a real feel for | | | | money is no worry for your holiday then be sure |
| its history through the impressive buildings and | | | | to eat out as the Swedish and international cuisine |
| museums there. Stockholm was first established | | | | in the posh restaurants is delicious. Wine and other |
| in the 13th century and continued to grow to | | | | beverages are also costly so be sure to check |
| become the largest city in Sweden and the capital. | | | | price lists prior to ordering. |
| Sweden was once united with neighboring | | | | |