Stockholm – Pearl of the Baltic
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Stockholm's Royal Palace sea view at night ©Photo Jeppe Wikstrom, mediabank.visitstockholm.com
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Autumn view over Stockholm ©Photo Jeppe Wikstrom, mediabank.visitstockholm.com
Spread across 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges, Stockholm is one of Europe’s truly stunning and well preserved capital cities. A number of neighbourhoods merge together, whether it be the time capsule that is the Old Town or the modern city centre with all the latest technology. You will find fantastic bars and restaurants to unwind in after a long day sightseeing in the many museums and pretty parks. The city is surrounded by a stunning archipelago and pristine forests.
During your stay, explore the beautiful Gamla Stan, the Old Town, which is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centres in Europe. Palaces and cathedrals loom over narrow streets of cobblestones.
There are plenty of exciting attractions from the Royal Palace – the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden – to the magnificent, ornate Vasa warship. There’s even a delightful ABBA museum. The architecture, art, culture and Now-Nordic gourmet cuisine on offer is truly outstanding. Though it spans several islands, Stockholm is surprisingly compact and easy to navigate. Bridges (both foot and vehicle-traffic) connect most of the islands; ferries and the tunnelbana (metro) link the rest. Therefore, you can explore all the nooks and crannies of this wonderful destination. Perhaps cruise around the archipelago for amazing views of the waterside or venture out to Sigtuna to see rune stones.
Dates
2025 and 2026 on request
Greatdays can tailor-make a bespoke itinerary for your group
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Gamla Stan (Old Town)
The stunning Old Town in Stockholm is housed on four of its many islands and is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centres in Europe. Stockholm was founded here in 1252. Full of sights, attractions,bars and restaurants. Wander the maze of historic streets, filled with colourful buildings. There are several beautiful churches and museums in Gamla Stan, including Stockholm Cathedral and the Nobel Museum. The largest of the attractions in the district is the Royal Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world with over 600 rooms where you can see the Changing of the Guard every day.
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Archipelago and Sightseeing Cruises
Stockholm’s archipelago is made up of some 30,000 islands, some populated, some small rocky islands. The best way to see the archipelago is from the vast range of ferries and sightseeing cruises available. Ranging from a 50 minute sightseeing cruise around Djurgarden to an 11 hour, 1,000 island cruise to a five hour cruise incorporating Drottningholm Palace, the home of the Royal Family.
Or the 3 hour Historic Ship Cruise with on-board commentary, which is the perfect boat tour to experience the untouched nature of this unique archipelago in Stockholm.
Lunch and dinner cruises are also possible.
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Djurgården Museum Island
One of the most famous islands in Stockholm is Djurgarden, otherwise known as Museum Island and has been in possession of the crown since the 15th Century and combines famous museums and cultural attractions.
It is home to the Skansen, an open air museum and Sweden in miniature, the interactive Abba Museum which provides a fascinating history into one of Sweden’s most famous exports and the impressive Vasa Museum which houses the only preserved 17th century ship in the world. Having sank on its maiden voyage it was raised in 1961 and has to be seen to believed and is Scandinavian’s No. 1 tourist attraction. Nordiska, celebrating Scandinavian heritage, is also worth a visit.
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Uppsala and Sigtuna
Uppsala is the best place to experience rustic culture of the Uppland region. Home to Sweden’s oldest museum, it is also home to a 13th century cathedral and a 16th century castle. If it is time for a rest, enjoy the great riverside restaurant and café scene and enjoy some of Sweden’s great food and drink. Go back in time and visit medieval churches, ruins, castles and rune stones in picturesque Sigtuna. All from the Viking era, this is where Sweden begins. Optional guided tours are possible.
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Other Attractions
Stockholm has a number of impressive attractions to visit. Fotografiska, a stunning gallery full of permanent and temporary photography exhibitions and from where you can enjoy a great view of the Stockholm waterfront. The City Hall, home of the Nobel Awards ceremony, is a joy to discover, whereas other museums include the Moderna Museet and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm
