This section is all about bringing you Stockholm’s ‘must-see’ areas & attractions. While Sweden has a reputation of being an expensive country, there is plenty to see & do that won’t cost you the earth (and you can even find many things for free). Most of all, this is about getting value for money and so here we bring you our top selections to ensure you get the most out of your time in Stockholm.
To anyone who has been in Sweden for a while will have realised that Midsummer is probably the biggest of all holidays in Sweden. Yes… you heard me correctly! Bigger than Valborg, Swedish National Day and maybe (dare I say it) for Swedes, a bigger deal than Christmas!…
You’ve probably heard of the must-visit museum in Stockholm including The Vasa and Skansen. But did you know that Stockholm has a whole lot more to offer when it comes to museums – and if you plan it right, you can visit many of them for free!
And to …
Advent is almost here in Sweden… yes, it really is that time of year again!
And what better way to get you into the holiday spirit than heading to a Christmas market or two. To make things easy for you, we’ve compiled a list of some of …
While Stockholm has so much to offer and is a perfect short-break destination, you don’t have to travel far from the city to make even more of Sweden – as we have been finding out this summer…
In July, we decided to take a short break in Dalarna (primarily in …
Looking for a different way to explore Stockholm this summer?
Yes, the weather is finally changing which means that getting out and about during this season is a must! But how can you get the most from this historical and culturally rich city, whilst also enjoying the Swedish outdoors? Well, …
The Nobel Prize Ceremony is a highlight of the Swedish calendar so it’s no wonder that Sweden dedicates an entire museum to celebrate these successes of innovation and discovery.
Now the Nobel Museum does not offer not free entry all the time but… check their website as they often offer …
If you are only going to visit one museum in Stockholm, this needs to be it!
Vasamuseet (The Vasa Museum) houses the complete ship-wreck of the warship Vasa which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628, a mere few hundred metres from its dock. The irony surrounding the lengths the …
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