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I told how we ended up in Stockholm, where our acquaintance with the sights of the city began, and what kind of hotel we settled in.

The next morning we looked out the window - the morning was gray, but the rain had stopped. The dark tower of the town hall stretched upward, and the city, lined up along the water, poked out its domes and spiers from the distant rows and fell like a mirror into the water.

We had breakfast and hurried to the northern shore (we ourselves lived on the southern island - Södermalm).

View of Södermalm

We soon reached the beautiful town hall along bridges and islands.

Town Hall

Appearance

Stockholm City Hall looks medieval - a dark, formidable castle-palace, but in reality it was built at the beginning of the last century (1911-1923, architect Östberg). The bricks were fired in a special way - “aged”.

It is a tall rectangular building with a large courtyard in the middle, designed like an Italian palazzo.

Town Hall, courtyard

Upon entering, on the right is a ticket office where you can buy a ticket to visit the town hall. Visits are conducted in sessions, only accompanied by a guide, and last about forty minutes.

We bought a ticket for a 10-hour session - 70 CZK. Unfortunately, it was impossible to climb the tower - the tower is open to visitors only from May 10. A full ticket for the town hall + tower costs 100 CZK (about 700 rubles).

While waiting for the tour, we took a walk under the walls of the town hall. The courtyard is separated from the embankment by a double colonnade.

On the right, under the walls of the town hall, there is a small square.

Descendant of the Vikings. The month of March, by the way

Around the corner, under a canopy on four columns, is a gilded sculpture of the reclining Birger Jarl, the founder of Stockholm. Above him is St. George with a serpent. The image of St. George the Victorious fighting a serpent is often found in Sweden - it is a symbol of the struggle between Sweden and Denmark.

Tour of the Town Hall

At the appointed time we were taken to the town hall itself. The tour was in English. When purchasing a ticket, we were given a piece of paper with a description in Russian.

We entered the high booming "Blue" hall, which is not actually blue, but terracotta. It was conceived as blue and was designated under this name in the technical documentation. But when it was erected, the architect liked the color of the raw brick so much that he did not paint it.

Blue Hall

Every year on December 10, banquets are held in the Blue Hall to mark the presentation of Nobel Prizes. The invitees are seated tightly - 70 cm of space at the table is allocated for each guest.

The next large hall is Hall of Soviets, where city council meetings are held.

Hall of Councils

A lot of wood was used in the decoration of the hall, and the main decorative element is the ceiling. It is made in the form of a high ridge roof with open rafters, in the depths of which painted wooden panels are visible.

Ceiling of the Hall of Soviets

The hall itself visually looks quite wide, and its ceiling is long and narrow, and the flow of forms in this curved space is puzzling. Just like the transition from the formal lower part to the simplicity of a rustic barn with rafters. In general, the design of the interior is thought out to the smallest detail and contains many striking author’s finds.

Let's move on to the front entrance to the town hall. This is a high light well with a cross vault. It's called - Code of Hundreds, because it is created from numerous irregularities, layered on top of each other.

The figurine of St. George with a dragon stands under the arch on a disk. In the summer, at 12 and 18 o'clock, the disk turns and George and the dragon move to the outside of the town hall.

Next room - Oval— decorated with French tapestries. Used for marriage ceremonies.

Oval Hall

From the Oval Hall we go to Prince's Gallery. The gallery is divided into two parts by a row of columns. On the left wall of the gallery there is a landscape that opens from the windows on the right side. The landscape was painted by Prince Eugene, who was an excellent artist.

Prince Eugene Gallery

The deep and high window openings are decorated with stucco.

On the ceiling there are wooden panels with blue patterns.

The next hall was almost not memorable, since the entrance to Golden Hall, and the radiance of his mosaics irresistibly attracted the eye.

Golden Hall

Golden Hall makes a great impression. This is a huge room covered with mosaics. The drawings illustrate the history of Sweden from ancient times. Characters from myths and sagas are intertwined with historical figures.

And the composition is crowned by the central panel at the end of the hall - Queen Melaren.

Everything is clear: somewhere nearby - Modern Art Museum.

In front of the entrance to the Museum of Modern Art

Indeed, the entrance was to the right of the spider. And there is the entrance to Architectural Museum.

Found behind the chapel East Asian Museum(“Ostasiatiska”), which is famous for its collection of Chinese antiquities. Previously, the building housed stables and barracks for the soldiers of Charles the 12th.

After walking around the island, we returned to the pier and on an approaching boat crossed to Djurgården.

Djurgården

Djurgården- a large wooded island that was formerly used for royal hunting. To this day, most of the island is occupied by forest; there are paths through the forest, and it is better to travel there by bicycle. Bicycles can be rented at the entrance to Djurgården.

But this is mainly the prerogative of the locals. Tourists arriving in Stockholm first head to the wonderful museums of Djurgården: Junibacken, Skansen And Vasa ship museum. I wore them on my previous visits to Stockholm. All three museums are extremely interesting and unique.

There is an amusement park on the island with attractions - Grenä-Lund, and we saw enough of their slides when our boat moved between the islands. In the interior of the island there are art museums: Prince Eugene House Museum, a Swedish landscape artist, whose drawings we admired in the town hall this morning, Thiel Gallery with paintings by Swedish artists of the last century, summer Palace of King Charles 4th.

At the entrance to the island there are Biological Museum and, but short-term tourists rarely go there. And that is to say - Junibacken, the ship Vasa and Skansen - this is a full-fledged program for the day. In addition, museums in Stockholm close early: their opening hours are usually from 11 to 5 pm.

So we ended up in Djurgården at five o’clock. At the pier there was a line of people who had already walked around the island to board the boat. We walked past them and headed north along the coast.

Was still open ABBA Museum. On the site in front of the museum, songs of the legendary Swedish group were played, and you could take a photo as any member of ABBA.

We wandered onto a small memorial hill near the Vasa Museum - with numerous graves of those killed in the crash of the ferry Estonia in 1994.

And now we approach the Nordic Museum, illuminated by the sunset sun - one of the most delightful buildings in Stockholm. It looks like a fairytale castle and is incredibly beautiful from every angle. I admire it every time, but I can’t get inside.

In front of the museum there are blue spots of woods on the grass. Here and there there are crocuses. It seems to be north of the Moscow region, and the snowdrops are already in full bloom.

and crocuses

Take an occasional stroll around Djurgården at sunset, when the island is quiet and deserted by the crowds of tourists. When all its unusual buildings stand alone and are reflected in the golden sunset water. The feeling of traveling through a fairyland.

Having left the island, we headed inland along the wide Narvavagen Avenue and reached the large round square of Karlaplan, into which straight long avenues-rays stuck from different sides.

Stockholm metro

We planned to finish our walk around the city today with a tour of the Stockholm metro, since the metro in Stockholm is also a tourist attraction. It consists of three branches connecting at one point - at the T-centralen station.

Considered the most interesting Blue branch. Its peculiarity is that many of its stations were either carved out of the rock or left unplastered, just painted in different colors and painted. And it turned out great.

We set off along the Blue Line and got off at every station we liked. We took pictures, then moved on on the next train.

Drawings on the subway walls

We bought a one-time ticket with a validity of 75 minutes. It seemed like a long time, and we relaxed. And as a result, we stopped at a distant station called Kista. There was a long haul to Kista, the station itself was open, and there wasn’t much to see there. The only thing we saw was that it was already completely dark outside. And we had about half an hour to drive using our map.

Another town hall

We didn’t have time to get to our Gamla Stan station. We began to see where we could go. Yeah, there is such a station - Radhuset, i.e. Town Hall. We were in this town hall this morning, we know. And it's not far from our hotel.

We land on Radhuset.

We go upstairs and exit the subway. We are still inside the rock with a long tunnel running through it. It is not clear which direction of the tunnel we should go. We look - an elevator. Yeah, we go into the elevator and go up for quite a long time. Finally the elevator stops and we finally find ourselves on the street.

But where? that's the question! There is no sign of the town hall. We are at the top of a hill, surrounded by multi-storey buildings, and a long staircase stretches down the slope. And the subway lobby looks like a birdhouse.

Radhuset metro lobby

We met a woman. “Where is,” we say, “Radhuset?” — The woman points to the stairs, go down, they say.

We went down. The area, meanwhile, is nice, very Swedish, and one can easily imagine that Carlson could well have lived under that roof.

On a narrow terrace across the slope there was a garden with sculptures.

And on a small platform there are burning hearts.

And no one around. Only the windows are on fire.

We went down to the bottom. We caught the man, we again ask about Radhuset. And he waves at the wide, light tower. Here's the town hall for you.

We later read that our morning town hall is called Stadshuset, i.e. state house. And this town hall is a city house.

But the city hall is a very remarkable building.

Radhuset (not to be confused with Stadhuset!)

And opposite it is another tall palace with a high tower. It turned out to be the police department.

Stockholm Police Department

At this point we got our bearings and went to the town hall-Stadshuset and soon, in fact, left. On the way, we bought food for dinner at the store. And 20 minutes later we were already boarding our ship, completely exhausted, but quite satisfied with the exciting day we had spent.

Södermalm

And the next morning the weather turned bad. It started raining in the morning. We set aside the third day for walking around the island of Södermalm, but what a walk it was.

Still, we climbed the rock. A narrow wooden path serpentinely climbed along the cliff from the embankment to the top, and soon we were walking along the top edge of the cliff and looking at Stockholm in the rain.

Our hotel is the rightmost boat

Södermalm, meanwhile, turned out to be an island of sharp descents and ascents. The streets inside it either fell down or flew up. It seems like you are walking along the first floor, and on the other side of you behind the fence there is a gap, and the street is deep below. All the time there are ladders and bridges thrown from one side of the street to the other. That bridge extends from the entrance of one house and ends up on the third floor of the neighboring one.

Gamla Stan and its churches

Then we moved to Gamla Stan and walked there for some time.

Another Saint George

We went to Sturchyurkan, also known as the Church of St. Nicholas. The 13th-century church, dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, is considered one of the earliest in Stockholm and is decorated with every possible splendor inside.

There is another noticeable church in the middle of Gamla Stan, whose green narrow spire every now and then peeks out from some alley, wherever you go. This is the German Church, or Tyuska Chyurkan. It was built by German merchants in the 17th century.

But as soon as we popped in there to admire its baroque riches, at the entrance we were handed a weighty book, so that we could go to the service and follow the text from the book, and sing along in the right place.

We refused the book, we say, we just have to look. “This is not a tourist attraction,” the woman said sternly. “Beautiful,” I said flatteringly, craning my neck and trying to see the interior decoration. The woman smiled kindly, but did not let us inside without a hymnal.

An attempt to penetrate the Finnish church was equally unsuccessful. The church is inconspicuous and looks like an ordinary house. At the entrance we were simply given a brochure with notes and text. We looked at this text and came out ourselves.

Finnish Church in Gamla Stan, opposite the Royal Palace

And behind this Finnish church, all alone in the rain, sits a little boy - the smallest boy in Stockholm. The rain is not scary for him - he is bronze, but for some reason I still feel sorry for him every time. They also say that he makes wishes come true.

In general, we left it - until next time - and went on the plane. And in the evening we walked through Moscow, just as rainy and dank.

Meanwhile, Stockholm was turning from reality into a memory; it sat comfortably in the corner of memory allotted to it, gleaming from there either with the golden mosaics of the city hall or with palaces reflected in the water. My next acquisition, eternal and fireproof.

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The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, will not leave anyone indifferent. Winter Stockholm attracts with the bright colors of Christmas, fabulous deer,
fluffy snow and the friendly atmosphere of real winter. Break out to Stockholm for at least a week to soak up the holiday atmosphere,
walk around Stortorget Square, drink the famous Swedish “Glögg” and eat it with gingerbread.
Winter in Stockholm is the best time to get to know this ancient European city and fall in love forever, so that you can come again and again.
I would like to say that this is my story about an independent trip to winter Stockholm, but alas!
My beloved sister went to Stockholm for Christmas, to whom I give the floor. Read, get acquainted, it's very interesting!!!

TRIP TO STOCKHOLM IN WINTER

Why Stockholm? And why in winter?

For lovers of warm southern countries, for whom the best vacation is to lie on the beach and soak up the sun, it will not be easy to understand my choice to go on vacation to the north and, moreover, in winter.
However, for me, the decisive factor in choosing the purpose of the trip was that I was going to visit my best friend, and the fact that Stockholm is one of the most beautiful European cities.
Stockholm is a suitable place for tourists who like to wander around the old city, admire the old beautiful buildings and enjoy the architecture of different eras.

Stortorget - the oldest square in Stockholm

Of course, the best time to visit the city is summer, as the locals themselves told me. Daylight hours are longer, the weather is favorable for long walks, the city is surrounded by greenery of squares, parks and forests, close to houses. In residential areas of the city (in one of these I was visiting a friend - in the Skarpnäck area) literally 10 minutes are enough, and you find yourself in the forest, in the wild, where, if you are lucky, you can meet local inhabitants - foxes, roe deer and moose. In summer you can get around the city by bike, thanks to the excellent network of bike paths.

But I didn’t regret at all that I went to Stockholm in winter, on the eve of the Christmas holidays. I had the opportunity to feel the spirit of Christmas, which is facilitated by the beautiful decoration of the streets, shimmering with thousands of garlands, elegant store windows, decorated Christmas trees and, of course, small Christmas markets.

What to visit first in Stockholm?

Map of Stockholm - old town

Just wander through the ancient streets and soak in the atmosphere. There are many souvenir shops and cafes here. Be sure to visit the Christmas market at Stortorget Square. Buy a couple of traditional Swedish souvenirs, for example something Christmas, or a cup or stand with a picture of a moose, or a Swedish product - a very convenient cheese slicer. Also drink mulled wine (Glögg in Swedish), a rare treat, served with raisins and almonds, a glass costs only 35 kroner (just under 3.5 euros), and enjoy the Christmas spiced cookies that come with mulled wine and are also very tasty.

cheese cutting is another important attribute for Swedes

The Royal Palace, the Church of St. Nicholas, the German Church, and the narrowest street in Stockholm “Mårten Trotzigs Gränd” are recommended for mandatory inspection in Gamla stan.

The Royal Palace on the right and the Church of St. Nicholas

Church of St. Nicholas

Church of St. Nicholas

the narrowest street in Stockholm

There are several museums to visit at the Royal Palace. I visited three museums: the Historical Museum, the Royal Apartments and the Treasury. The entrance ticket cost me 150 CZK. Most of all I liked the “Royal Apartments” - all kinds of rooms from different eras (dining rooms, offices, bedchambers, reception rooms, throne rooms, etc.), where Swedish kings and queens lived. "Treasury" did not impress. There are only two small rooms where the crowns of kings and queens, princes and princesses, and several swords are kept. In general, it seems that the Swedish kings led a modest life))))

From the Gamla Stan metro station there is access to the water. While on the embankment, on the right you will see Riddarholmen (Knight's Island), on which the church is located - one of the oldest buildings in the Swedish capital, dating back to the Middle Ages. Be sure to wander around the island, you won’t regret it!

If you look to the left, you will see the island of Södermalm in front of you, which you can get to by crossing the bridge. The nearest buildings on the island are located on a hill, and if you take the time to wander around and find the observation deck, your efforts will be rewarded: from above you will have a stunning view of the Old Town.

The city has a lot of water (lakes and the Baltic Sea), bridges and embankments. If you just take a walk along one of the embankments, you will certainly come across something interesting.

embankment

Embankment near the Royal Palace

Along the embankment leading from Knight's Island, you can go to the City Hall. The Town Hall has two halls open to the public. Unfortunately, I was not able to visit them; many museums were closed due to the Christmas holidays. And this also needs to be taken into account when planning your trip: either arrive a little earlier than Christmas, or stay in Stockholm and celebrate the New Year there as well. Almost all museums open after the holidays on December 26th.

City Hall

The central pedestrian street Drottninggatan is a must for all tourists to visit and parade around. It's very easy to find her. After walking along the embankment near the Royal Palace, go around the other side of the palace, cross the bridge and pass the theater. On your right you will see an arched passage. After passing through it and crossing another bridge, you will reach the beginning of Drottninggatan. Another option is to come to the T-Centralen metro station, but in this case you will find yourself in the middle of the street. Drottninggatan has many souvenir shops and cafes. Stockholm is an expensive city, and prices in the city center are not the lowest. But you can easily afford to drink coffee and eat a delicious cake; it will cost you around 100 crowns.

Pedestrian street Drottninggatan

I can’t ignore the open-air museum Skansen. Here you can see various buildings from different eras and from different parts of Sweden. You can see huts of northern peoples, medieval buildings, reconstruction of a city quarter and much more. Here you can get in touch with the history and culture of Sweden, get acquainted with household items from different times.

Also in the park-museum there is a small zoo, which presents representatives of the local fauna: wolves, foxes, deer, moose, lynxes, brown bears (unfortunately, they hibernate in winter), owls and other animals. The seals deserve special attention, they pose cutely for the cameras)))

Entrance fee for adults is 100 CZK, for children 60 CZK.

Christmas Stockholm

The city is beautifully decorated for Christmas. A walk through the evening city is mesmerizing with the magical glow of lights.

Moose - a symbol of Sweden
The red carpet is laid out on Biblioteksgatan street

It snowed in Stockholm on Christmas Day, which only emphasized the magic of the holiday.

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You can praise Stockholm endlessly; you can come to it again and again. In general, I highly recommend it for visiting and especially at Christmas!

What to see in Stockholm in 1 day from the ferry? During the time that a cruise ship arriving from St. Petersburg and Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga is in the port - and this is no more than 5-7 hours..

We previously wrote about what it’s worth in principle - the city is definitely worth a 2-3-day visit. This “guideline”, of course, is absolutely not suitable for those who are very limited in time. And he wants to see not everything, but at least something. So, what can you see in the Swedish capital in 1 day?

Let's take it for granted that you will arrive in the city on the Viking Line ferry from Helsinki or the Princess Anastasia, which operates.

A separate article has been written about it. And there is detailed information on how to get to the center.

What to see in Stockholm in 1 day from the Viking ferry

Your Viking will moor at the pier (exact address: Stadsgården, Tegelvikshamn: www.vikingline.ru/find-trip/good-to-know/harbours/stockholm/) around 9.30 local time. After which tourists are free to spend their time as they wish.

That is, go in all four directions, but do not forget to return to the time the ship sails. Those unprepared and tired after the evening buffet on the ship will be at a loss. But you, who read this article, no!

Option 1

We go straight to, which in Swedish is called Gamla Stan. Fortunately, it is located within visual proximity and within walking distance! You just need to walk a little along the embankment. And then turn right and cross the bridge connected to the Slussen traffic interchange.

If you intend to explore the core of the Swedish capital, take your time and walk around the island of Stadsholmen. It is clear that it will be remembered and will enhance the impressions. But if you can’t easily get 40-50 € from anywhere, you can explore the old city on your own.

You can skip this stage altogether and go to the main recreational island of Stockholm -. Ships from the Skeppsbronn pier leave to cross the channel of Lake Mälaren and arrive at the site in 10 minutes. A ferry ticket without a discount costs an impressive 45 CZK (~4.5 €).

Djurgården

On the island, I hope you will decide your own direction. Will it be in the central part of the island or, Junibakken (for children), or the Nordic Museum.

You can also visit the ABBA Museum or the Royal Palace of Rosendahl (it’s still a short walk through the park). You can stay here for a long time, but we will assume that you will spend 2 hours on all the entertainment.

Including the road it takes 2.5-3 hours. So it’s almost lunch time. You taxi out of the island along Djurgårdenbronn, turn left and walk back to the center along the beautiful Strandvegen promenade. There is no need to rush - the boulevard is beautiful and offers exceptional views of the city and lake.

If you walk and don’t turn anywhere, you will come straight to the large Sergels Torg square with a memorable silver column. Under the square (lower tier) there are fast food establishments. There are McDonald's and department stores in the square, including food departments (Alens).

If you walk right through the square, you will end up on Drottninggatan. According to guidebooks, this is the main shopping street of the capital. There are a lot of cafes, canteens and restaurants on and near it. And you should choose based on your degree of hunger and the balance on your card.

Along Drottninggatan you can go straight back to Gamla Stan. And not just anywhere, but straight to the Great Church. You can kill the time remaining before the ferry leaves (usually at 17.30) by hanging around or inside the palace. Or wandering through the streets of the Old Town.

Option 2

You're fed up with Djurgården, you've been there several times, and you want something more. We go through the Old Town, walk through it all, and leave the Vasabron Bridge. Then turn left and:

• Let's go admire it. And at the same time the city from above...

Or we go to the pier and board a boat there. To go straight to see the royal country residence on the island of Lovön.

It is the only palace in Sweden protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is original, very well maintained and still inhabited by monarchs. The journey will take at least 3 hours. If you are not stingy, you will be fed on board the ship.

Ships depart from the same pier to the town of Marifred on Lake Mälaren. In the neighborhood with whom I settled. Royal too!

In the latter case, it is worth asking about the exact time of return to the pier. Since Marifred is located quite far from Stockholm, you may simply not be able to catch the departing ferry.

In the latter case, it is worth asking about the exact time of return to the pier, since Marifred is quite far from Stockholm and you may simply not be able to catch the departing Viking Line ferry.

• Keep in mind that even running from the pier to the ferry terminal will take 20-30 minutes

Option 3

You are a sophisticated tourist and have already explored all the interesting things in Stockholm. Then you can go on an excursion to the Vaxholm fortress, which protects the capital of Sweden from the Baltic Sea.

The ships set off from the already known Strandvegen embankment. And along the way they pass through the extremely picturesque Stockholm archipelago.

What to see in Stockholm from the ferry from St. Petersburg

"Princess Anastasia" moored in the port of Frihamnen. Located at a considerable distance from the historical center. The latter can be reached by buses of routes No. 1 and No. 76, the diagram is posted here:. We recommend using No. 76 - it is shorter. And it goes along the picturesque Strandvegen embankment.

Decide to dive into the subway - walk to the nearest station Gerdet, which is ~10 minutes. There are signs - don't get lost.

Where you need to get out - look at. The T-Centralen station allows access to Vasagatan and Sergelstorg, and is connected by an underground passage to the railway and bus stations of the capital. Gamla-Stan is located on the southern coast of the island of Stadsholmen - you will have to walk 10-15 minutes to attractions such as Stortorget, the Royal Palace, and the Great Church.

Walking from Frihamn to the Old Town (~30-40 minutes) is not the best way to waste valuable time. Again, you can get lost!

“Well,” you say, “another article about what to see in Stockholm. We saw it, we read it.”

No, this article will not be about that. This is my personal experience of how to best spend one day in this delightful city.

The first time I came to Stockholm was 10 years ago on a tour bus as part of the then fashionable “Gallop Across Europe” group. I must say that by that time I had already managed to enjoy the beauty of Paris, be inspired by Italian Renaissance painting and bask on the warm Cote d'Azur. Our group would take the tour bus back to St. Petersburg, and Stockholm was not the main city we visited, but rather the end of our European trip.

We were greeted by a terrible pouring rain. From the bus window, only blurry silhouettes of the Scandinavian capital were visible, and only the stories of the guide helped create a more or less pleasant picture of the city. It was then that I concluded that if a guide sincerely loves the city, then no weather can stop him from conveying his positive emotions to travelers.

Now, 10 years later, it’s even funny for me to remember that I might not like the city just because of the rain. But no, I fell in love with Stockholm then! You can forgive absolutely any bad weather in this city just because your soul is incredibly comfortable here. You definitely need to visit Stockholm and experience everything. And Stockholm “cried” that day, probably because we devoted too little time to it. So if you visit Stockholm on a rainy day, know that the city wants you to come back!

So, about the main thing. What is it advisable to do in Stockholm at any time of the year so that this magnificent city reveals all its secrets to you?

1. Take a walk around the Old Town.

Gamla Stan is by far the most interesting part of Stockholm! Guidebooks usually do not have enough one page to list all the attractions that you will see here. Many people think that walking the well-trodden tourist routes is not interesting and you should definitely go to the areas where real Swedes spend their time. Well, of course, you can visit the city's residential areas or innovation centers, but believe me, if you ask the average resident of Stockholm where he would prefer to spend the evening, he will almost certainly say that the most dear part of his city is Gamla Stan .

So - go ahead! And don’t forget to pop into a coffee shop for delicious coffee. The cunning Swedes even came up with a special tradition - a coffee break every hour, which is called fika.

2. Visit one of the museums or the royal palace.

In fact, museum-palace tours are very exciting if you visit them with a good guide. I can absolutely say that it is worth visiting the Royal Palace with a guide (to see where and how the royal family used to live; where wedding ceremonies are now taking place). In the royal palace, in addition to the main residence of the king, there is also an Armory Chamber, where the originals of royal costumes, jewelry, and even the helmet of Ivan the Terrible are kept! There is also an incredible collection of real carriages from the 16th to 18th centuries.

3. Climb to one of the city’s observation platforms.

In Stockholm, for example, there are two completely unusual ones that all locals know about - Fjalgatan And Monteliusvagen. From each of them the city is visible at a glance. You will take the most beautiful panoramic photographs here.

And then go to conquer the Stockholm metro. You should start at Kungsträdgården station on the blue, most beautiful, metro line. Get off at every station and enjoy the longest art gallery ever.

4. Ride a water bus to the museum island of Djurgården.

You don't have to book an hour-long stroll along Stockholm's canals to see the city from the water. Just buy a ticket at the ticket office on the Skeppsbron promenade, which is not far from the Slussen metro station, and the sea tram will take you to the museum island. You will spend 10 minutes on the way, the ticket costs 36 CZK.

Try to spend a few hours on the museum island. There are so many museums here that a walk around the island will satisfy the intellectual needs of even the most demanding tourist. I recommend visiting the Vasa Shipwreck Museum. No, not because this is the most visited museum in Scandinavia and every tourist coming to Stockholm simply has to check in here, but rather because the Vasa museum ship is an excellent example of how carefully the Swedes treat their history and how talented they are at using modern technology so that this story is not forgotten.

What else is worth visiting on the island is the Skansen ethnographic museum-reserve. It’s amazing how an entire 18th-century village could be located in the very heart of Stockholm, and even with one of the most interesting nature reserves in Europe. For this we must say a big thank you to Arthur Haselius, the founder of this extraordinary museum.

5. Observe the locals.

In Stockholm, everything is made by the people and for the people. Here no one is in a hurry, no one is trying to prove something to anyone. Life here goes calmly, measuredly and, as they say, without stress. Remember what the great Carlson called for - “Calm, only calm!”

The best people can tell you about the city are its residents. To do this, you do not need to contact them with questions, just watch them.

Go to the nearest COOP or Pressbyrån store, buy coffee and a cinnamon bun (which Carlson loved so much, by the way) or, for example, an organic and very tasty salad and go to the embankment. Stockholm is a beauty on the water! Embankments are everywhere here. And there you can meet a lot of Swedes relaxing in the spring sun.

I wish you a pleasant trip!

The Swedish capital Stockholm is called the “capital of Scandinavia”. “The City on the Islands” welcomes tourists and guests from all over the world at any time of the year. Here you will not be bored no matter the weather or time of day. But, nevertheless, you should be told about the main things that simply need to be done in Stockholm.

Before traveling to Stockholm, take care of your accommodation. Book your hotel in advance.

1. Introductory walk

First of all, take a walk around Stockholm. Breathe the Stockholm air and appreciate the beauty of the local parks, houses and streets. Buy a city map with the names of districts and streets so you don't get lost in the simple and cheerful Södermalm or the strict Norrmalm (the rich people's area).

2. Go to the market in Östermalm

Residents of Stockholm are big fish lovers. In addition, they prepare fish dishes simply unsurpassed. The products from the Östermalm market are proof of this. There are wooden personalized counters on which you will find jams, sausages, sweets and, of course, the signature Swedish smoked salmon. You can happily wash all this down with the famous alcoholic drink “Aquavit”, which means “Water of Life”.

Nearby is the old Stockholm restaurant Pelikan, which will amaze you with its high, centuries-old vaults and bearded waiters. Trying the most delicious specialties, you will momentarily imagine yourself on a seasoned sea vessel.

3. Take a walk around the Vasastan quarter

The buildings in this area are built in the Art Nouveau style, although previously there were houses made of stone. This is where the second name of Vasastan came from - Stone City. The quarter has many parks and squares, the beauty of which will not leave you indifferent.

4. Visit the central square Stureplan

Stureplan is the heart of Stockholm. The city's main financial institutions, the most expensive restaurants, boutiques of exclusive items, and shops are concentrated here. Some celebrities and members of the royal family are always in this area. At night, club life is in full swing here. If you are one of her fans, be sure to go to Berns Salonger (a huge club), or even better, to Laroy - the most fashionable club in Stockholm, open on Friday and Saturday, a favorite place for celebrities.

5. Plan a trip to the island of Djurgården

A visit to this place is a must! There are hectares of forest park, central museums, parks and entertainment. It is in this part of the city that the famous Vasa- a museum ship of the 17th century. After sightseeing, you can go for a bike ride, which is a very popular activity here.

6. Dine at Café Piastowska

This is such a unique and unusual place that you will hardly immediately realize where you are. This restaurant serving Polish cuisine has two rooms (yes, exactly rooms, since it’s quite difficult to call them “halls”): upper and lower. On the top floor you will see USSR style furnishings, lots of carpets and vintage furniture. The basement is filled with darkness and a mysterious atmosphere. Don't expect great service here, nor do you expect a menu. You will be fed what a skilled chef has prepared. The waiters at the Piastowska cafe are good-natured and friendly people, and the food is very, very tasty!

7. Go shopping

This point is simply a must! Visit Bruno Gallery, Sturegallerian, H&M. Be sure to purchase inexpensive branded items from these well-known manufacturers. Don't miss out on local designers and buy a large Scandinavian knit robe or coat. Stockholmers love bright things like red socks, flowered boots and colorful ties. You can find all this on Yotgatan Street.

8. Experience history on the island of Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan is the historical center of Stockholm. In addition to many medieval attractions, here you can see the Royal Palace - one of the business residences of the Swedish royal dynasty. A walk through the narrow streets of Gamla Stan gives you a sea of ​​mysterious emotions. After all, the narrowest street here is barely 90 cm wide. Walk along the water and take a photo in front of a hand that looks straight out of the canal.

9. Spend a fun evening in Södermalm

There are many bars, restaurants, and shops here. Södermalm is the busiest area of ​​Stockholm. If you want to have fun, relax and buy all sorts of nice little things - this is the place for you! Be sure to check out Coctail deluxe, where the most exquisite souvenirs are collected. Visit Grandpa - a store of outrageous hats. And finally, stroll through the street shopping arcades with souvenirs. Feeling pleasantly tired and satisfied from shopping and sights, you can drink a glass of Stockholm beer in the bar and enjoy delicious pizza.

10. Visit any of Stockholm's biggest stores

And, finally, to consolidate the pleasant impressions of your stay in Stockholm, go to one of the local supermarkets. Here you will find everything your heart desires!

Take a good look at home decor products and home prices. Who knows, what if you decide to stay in this wonderful city!