How to get to Sweden. The most budget ways to get to Stockholm by car, ferry, bus, plane as cheaper to get to Stockholm

By plane in Sweden

In Sweden, the flight is perfectly established. Sas Scandinavian Airlines is valid. Most major airport Stockholm-Arlanda at a distance of 42 km from Stockholm. Getting to the airport is easier at the ambulance Arlanda-Express, spend twenty minutes on the road. In addition, there are three more stockholm-bromma airports near Stockholm, Stockholm-Skavsta and Stockholm-Västerås. You can fly to Stockholm from Kiev or Moscow and many other cities. If you book tickets two months before departure, and especially if this is a budget airline, the cost of tickets can be simply ridiculous from 100 US dollars.

From Moscow to Stockholm on the plane

From Moscow to the capital of Sweden flies airline Aeroflot without transfers, a ticket to economy class in both ends can cost 150 euros. Time in flight 2 hours and 20 minutes.

From St. Petersburg to Stockholm by plane

From St. Petersburg, Aeroflot flies to Stockholm, flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes, a ticket to both ends without unnecessary transfers can cost from 115 euros.

From Minsk to Stockholm on the plane

From Minsk in Stockholm on the plane you can fly with one transfer on Tyrolean Airways aircraft, Aeroflot, Belavia, Austrian Airlines, a ticket to Economy in both ends can cost 220 euros, travel time from 5 to 12 hours.

From Kiev to Stockholm on the plane

From Kiev in Stockholm on the plane, you can fly from Austrian Airlines, international airlines of Ukraine, LOT, a ticket to both ends on average can cost 210 euros. Travel time from 5 hours to 20 hours.

Tourists heading in southern part Countries, fly to the city of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, from where, by train to Swedish Malmo and the surroundings, the time on the road is only 20 minutes. Also in Malma you can fly with a transfer through Riga.

By train to Sweden

Railway communication is settled between Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

From Russia to Sweden by train

Tourists travel from Moscow or St. Petersburg by train to Helsinki. Time on the road is about 14 hours for the Moscow train and only 3 hours and 30 minutes for St. Petersburg. Next, from the capital of Finland on the ferry to the Swedish ports of Stockholm or Kapelsher, in the North Sweden there is a train towards the Terminal station of Haparanda.

By bus to Sweden

Many tourist firms offer inexpensive bus tours In Sweden with departure from St. Petersburg. What does cheap, the average cost of a tour of three from 80 euros, departure late in the evening and arrive in the early morning in Finnish Helsinki, where to move to Turku and then in Stockholm. International flight buses connect Sweden with Denmark, Germany and Czech Republic.

By car in Sweden

Please note that the distance from Moscow to Stockholm 1390 kilometers

On ferry in Sweden

From Russia to ferry to Sweden

From St. Petersburg to Stockholm is a ferry Princess Maria and Princess Anastasia, the seaflination season is broken off in the 20th of March and ends in December, the ferry comes on the way to the port of Helsinki and Tallinn.

Also, ferries walking from the Latvian capital of the city of Riga, from Poland Gdynia to Swedish Karlskrun, from Gdansk to Nyneshamn, from Swinoujscie to Istad.

From Estonia, steam goes from the port of Tallinn to Stockholm, from Finland from the port of Helsinki to Stockholm, from Mariehamn to Kapelsher, from Vaasa to Umea, from Turku to Alanda.

I do not know a single person who, having been in Stockholm, would remain indifferent to him. The capital of Sweden falls in love at first sight, perhaps with its diversity.

Here everyone will find something like that. Lovers of old days will like the narrow winding streets of the Old Town, its cobbled bridge and multicolored houses. A man going keep up with the times will appreciate the Stockholm metro, the viewing platform is "deep" and unusual sculptures scattered throughout the city.

But, most likely, Stockholm wins the heart of the traveler at the expense of nothing with the comparable atmosphere of comfort and heat. People here are friendly and responsive. And even in Stockholm (especially in winter) the sun is a rare guest, the Swedes, like real sun, go and give the surrounding their smiles. Even the word "Hej" ("Hi", "Hello") involuntarily pulls his lips into a smile.

Two things that pay attention immediately by arrival: air purity and modesty of the Swedes. A little later, surprise is added that the water in the crane is also clean, and it can be drunk directly, without any filters and boiling. And yet you will learn that the modesty of the Swedes is real, it is manifested in everything: in clothes, behavior, in any little things.

Swedes are fluent in English: even many signs in the city are written on it, and not in Swedish. In terms of proficiency, English ranks first among non-English-speaking countries. Specify your question in the English bus driver, the metro controller or the seller in the store - and you will be answered without hesitation. Take a look at the cinema, and any film for those who older than 12 years old, you can look in the original language.

Stockholm is located on 14 islands on Lake Mellaren, which flows into the Baltic Sea. In this regard, at first it is quite difficult to navigate. It is also interesting to urban transport: due to the abundance of water highways, in addition to the usual metro, buses and trolley buses, water transport also functions in Stockholm (do not confuse with water-sightseeing).

How to get

Stockholm is located in the eastern part of Sweden on 14 islands. Connects lake melarin with Baltic SeaThat allows you to get into it from St. Petersburg, Riga and Helsinki on the ferry. But if the water travel prospects do not care, you should give preference to the aircraft.

Plane

From Moscow to Stockholm is easier and faster than reaching the aircraft. Near the Stockholm there are three airports: Arlanda (Arlanda), Bromma (Bromma) and Skavsta (SKAVSTA).

The main and closest to the city international Airport Stockholm is Arlanda. It is wherever you arrive, if you take a ticket for Aeroflot, Terminal 5. To fly quite short, just 2 hours and you are in place. At the cost of the ticket, back to one person costs about 235 USD (14,000 rubles).

How to get from the airport

From Arlanda Airport you will also need to get to Stockholm, as it is located 42 km north of the city.

At "Arlanda Express"

This is the fastest and easiest option. The ticket can be purchased directly at the airport (both in the machine and at the rack of information) or buy in advance on the Internet. From the arrival hall you need to go down in the elevator on the train platform. After 20 minutes you will arrive at the Central Station (Stockholm Central Station). There is also a metro T-Centralen - the central station, from where it is convenient to get to any place.

"Arlanda Express" provides for a lot of tariffs. For example, if you eat with a child under 17 years old, it has the right to free passage. Young people (up to 25 years inclusive) travels at a preferential rate of 17 USD (150 SEK) one way. Price per adult ticket - 32 USD (280 SEK) / 1 trip. The tariffs referred to the "Early Pttashka" tariffs: if you already know that give preference to a quick train, you can buy tickets at a reduced price: 18 USD (if you bought a ticket 90 days before the trip), 22 USD (if for 30 days) and 29 USD (in 2 weeks). If you are traveling together, threesome or four times, the price for all ticket purchased together will be even lower.

Bus

In my opinion, this is the most optimal price / expense ratio time. The city walks comfortable buses Flygbussarna, travel time is 45 minutes. If you order a ticket through the site, then in the Count "Airport", specify "Arlanda", and in the "path" column - "CityTerMenalen". Adult ticket will cost 11 USD (99 SEK), for children from 8 to 17 years old - 10 USD (89 SEK). There is still a family ticket. For two adults and three children, its cost will be 39 USD (349 SEK) in one direction. Note that these prices are relevant to buy a ticket on the official website. Tickets can also be purchased at the airport, automatic or bus. But in this case, the cost is most likely to be slightly higher.

By taxi

Also from the airport to the city can be reached by taxi. To be honest, I have never used this option, since it is very noticeable on the wallet. On average, a taxi ride takes 40 minutes and costs about 51 USD (450 SEK). Prices depend on the company you choose, and directions (in the city or from the city).

Public transport

This is the cheapest way to which tourists almost never use. First you need to take a local bus number 583 and get to Märsta station and then to suburban train (line number 36) for 65 minutes to the center of Stockholm. As a result, 8 USD (72 SEK) for the trip to one direction or 6 USD (50 SEK) with a SL card.

By train

By train + ferry

It is possible to get to Stockholm by combining the train and steam. That is, to Tallinn, you are traveling by train, and then to Stockholm already on the ferry Romantika or Viktorija. Airport and port are in a hemisphere ride from each other. I viewed this option when I wanted to get cheaper, but decided that the difference in 35-50 USD was not worth the time spent on the road. As-nothing, you must first get to Tallinn, and then another 17 hours (at night) swim on the ferry.

Such a long journey will definitely forced you to spend money on food. So, according to my calculations, it will not be possible to save here.

However, if you plan a journey and in, and in Stockholm, the option is interesting. By train and ferry can also be achieved through. The ferry route is serviced by Tallink Silja (from Tallinn) and Vikingline (from). Get ready for 16 hours in water (if you go in winter, it will also be storm). Also ferries go from St. Petersburg (3 times a week) and daily from Riga.

Car

It is impossible to get to Stockholm on land, so the only way to travel to travel with your four-wheeled friend is to use the ferry. In this case, you must first get to, Turku or St. Petersburg, and then climb. Car owners prefer mainly to drive through Finland: Cheaper and better roads.

Thus, it turns out that you first need to overcome the distance of 1300 km from Moscow to get to the port. It will take such a road at least 15 hours (this is if without traffic jams and with quick border control), and for gasoline will have to give about 71 USD (4 000 RUB). And then 16 hours spend on the ferry. As a result, the road from Moscow to Stockholm on the car will take 31 hours at the most successful circumstance.

By the way, on some ferries, there is even a so-called "auto package", which is provided for a place for a car and cabin on 4 people. Since the prices in Sweden "bite" many are thinking about the transportation of their gasoline. So, the maximum volume of imported gasoline is 10 liters. Traveling to Stockholm on the car is quite a rather rare, few of the tourists choose this option. If you do not imagine movement around the city without wheels, you can always take a car for rent. Most likely, it will be even cheaper than taking your own.

Prompt:

Stockholm - time now

The difference in the clock:

Moscow 1.

Kazan 1.

Samara 2.

Ekaterinburg 3.

Novosibirsk 5.

Vladivostok 8.

When the season. When it is better to go

Whatever time of the year you chose for your trip, Stockholm will have something to interest and surprise you. There is something that happens. However, I advise you to plan a journey in the summer or spring months.

Stockholm in summer

In the summer in Stockholm, as a rule, a very comfortable temperature - about +20 ° C. The city dresses in greens: at this time you can walk, attend open attractions (for example, the Ethnographic Museum "Skansen", Karl Milles Park and Greno-Lund amusement park) and moving around the bike.

In the summer in Stockholm there is a lot of all kinds of events for every taste: Sweden Flag Day, mid-summer holiday (midsommar), Stockholm gay parade, night race and, of course, the Stockholm Culture Festival (Kulturfestivalen). More about them I will tell you below.

Light day at this time of year is long, so, perhaps, summer is an excellent choice for a tourist.

Stockholm in autumn

Already at the beginning of autumn it becomes pretty cool. And let the indigenous residents of Sweden go in thin shirts, I, like a tourist from Moscow, sometimes even a down jacket. In October, in Stockholm there is a chance to get on the sweet festival of chocolate, and in November, the whole city is actively preparing for Christmas.

Christmas fairs open everywhere, shop windows are decorated to the new year, and festive illumination is dispersed in the city. However, in the autumn there is only preparation for the holidays, and it darkens very early. Tourists on the streets almost won't meet. Personally, I don't have a special desire to wander on the dark, and it is not so much to inspect how much I would like.

Stockholm in spring

I most love Stockholm in late April - early May, when the whole Kungsträdgården is covered with pink petals. Blossom Sakura -fantastic spectacle! These days in the trees are going to a huge number of people. Someone comes here to be photographed, someone to watch, and someone just spends your lunch break in this beauty. Also in April there is a night of culture in Stockholm. A visit to some museums becomes free, and they organize various entertainment programs. The temperature in the spring in Stockholm is practically no different from temperature in Moscow.

And in April (30 numbers) at the King of Sweden's birthday. For this occasion in the center of Stockholm, festivities and festive events are held. And on the night of April 30 on May 1, the Swedes celebrate Valpurgiyev night. Celebrations begin on April 30, at 17:00 and pass throughout Stockholm.

Walking with her husband 30 numbers around the city, in the center we came across a huge number of people in white caps. At first we thought it was in honor of the birthday of the king, but, as it turned out, everything is much easier - this is a gymnasic graduation. We have dresses and costumes, and they have white caps. And the graduation here is celebrated for a whole month, so in Stockholm and in May can easily be stumble upon such a crowd of gymnasists.

Stockholm in winter

In winter in Stockholm, the temperature does not fall as a rule below +5 ° C, but still walking very coldly due to winds.

Every year on December 10, on the day of the death of Alfred Nobel in Stockholm there is a presentation of the Nobel Prize. The solemn ceremony is held not in the Nobel Museum, as might think, and in the Stockholm Concert Hall (konserthuset), after which the banquet in the gold and blue hall of the Stockholm Town Hall.

On December 13, the Day of St. Lucia is celebrated in Sweden. In many churches of Stockholm, concerts are held in honor of this holiday. In December, festive illumination appears in all its glory, and the New Year's fabulous atmosphere literally twists in the air.

If you are a fan of design, you certainly need to go to Stockholm in February. Since it is at that time in the city there is a largest event in the world of Scandinavian design - the International Furniture Fair Stockholm Furniture Fair, where furniture, lighting, textiles and interior items are exhibited for residential and public spaces.

Stockholm - weather by months

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Stockholm - weather by months

Areas. Where better live

Stockholm is a large city with many districts and quarters, but not all of them are tourist. I suggest your attention five basic who are most popular among travelers.

Old city

The main tourist area of \u200b\u200bStockholm is the old town or Gamla Stan (Gamla Stan). Here are the Royal Palace, the Nobel Museum, Finnish and German Church, the narrowest street of Stockholm, the smallest monument in the world and the Parliament Building (Rixdag).

Accommodation in the hostel here will cost about 76 USD per night for two (Old Town Lodge). For category "3 stars" and a room with amenities will have to give 110 USD (Castle House Inn). A number of four-star hotel will cost about 152 USD for two (Collector "s Lady Hamilton Hotel). If you want to save, then it is better to compare prices on the Internet in advance (for example,). And book a favorite room is easier at.

Norrmalm (Stockholm District)

Most of Hotels focused precisely in the area of \u200b\u200bthe city because of its successful location. Gamla Stan is within walking distance from here, but you will not live in the very center of tourist influx. The cheapest room in the hostel for two will cost about 84 USD (City Backpackers Hostel). The average price per night in three-star hotel For two - 135 USD, in four-star - 186 USD and five star - 287 USD.

Södermalm

Södermalm is one of the districts of Stockholm, located on the island of the same name. With Gamla, it is connected by the bridge Slyussen (Slussen). This area is also convenient for tourists, as well as Norrmalm. The only thing in Södermalma is very significant relief differences: you have to be ready for what to go to the mountain, then from the mountain. Actually, as in all of Stockholm, in general, with the exception of some places. The area is better not to choose people with weak health and pensioners. The bed in the cheapest hostel costs about 26 USD C HOSTEL (ACCO HOSTEL). As for prices for hotels - they do not differ from prices in Norrmalle.

Vasastane (Vasastadaden)

Vasastan - the second largest district of Stockholm. It is located in the center and quite close to all major attractions. Here is the apartment-museum Astrid Lindgren, so if you or your children Peppi Long stockings and Carlson lovers, settle in the area - a wonderful idea. How to know, maybe you, inhaling the streets of Vasastan, will discover creative potential.

Prices here are a little more democratic than in the center. For example, a number for two in a two-star hotel will cost about 68 USD / night (Hotel Micro). Room in the category "3 stars" can be found for 113 USD (Rex Hotel), and the category "4 stars" will cost 127 USD (Hotel Birger Jarl).

Yurgorden

Yurgorden (Djurgården) is literally translated from Swedish as "beasts". Here is essentially the main entertainment and recreational zone of Stockholm: the Museum of the Vasa ship, Skanen, Greno Lund, Museum of Nordiska, the ABBA Museum. However, for a traveler to settle in the area is not very convenient, as, as far as I know, on the island of only 2 hotels where tourist can be found, Pop House Hotel (average price 186 USD / 2x local room) and Scandic Hasselbacken (203 USD / Number) . And from Jurgarden is quite far from the main attractions of Stockholm and to the subway.

Also for travelers there are areas Kungholman, Ostermalm and Sofo. Prices for accommodation everywhere are approximately the same. It all depends on the season you choose for your trip.

In the spring and summer, some Swedes rent a room in their homes and apartments, or entirely apartments, but may be quite far from the center. Search options and navigate at prices. For budget travel It turns out good, but you have to spend a lot on transport. If this article costs are not planned for you, the option "away from the center" is better not to be considered.

What are the prices for rest

Planning your journey remember that - dear country. From the cost of food in the city center, the inexperienced tourist falls into a light stupor. This also applies to transport prices and entry tickets In museums. Children under 12 years old (BARN) in some museums are free, in some - at a reduced price. Youth up to 25 years old (UNGDOM) also has the right to preferential prices. Travelers older than 25 and younger than 65 years old must pay the full cost.

Prompt:

The cost of food, accommodation, transport and other things

Currency: Euro, € Dollar USA, $ Russian ruble, Rub Swedish Crown, KR

Main attractions. What to see

The main attractions of Stockholm can be called the Wasa Museum, the Royal Palace, Skansen, Town Hall and Museum modern art. Most of these places are within walking distance of each other. So you can safely go to the old town and slowly inspect. Be sure to look deep. Although the view from the glass capsule cannot be called fantastic, but sensations are interesting.

If I want to really find the viewing platform, from where you have a beautiful view of the old town, then you have 2 options. The first is close to the metro Salyussen. There is a famous Gondolen restaurant (Gondolen) and about it just located the observation deck. And the embankment near the Zinkensdamm subway (there will rather rarely meet tourists, mostly the Swedes are walking in the area).

Top 5.

It is very difficult to highlight the top 5, since in Stockholm really have something to see. I would like to include the technical museum, and the ship "Vasa" and the smallest statue in the world, and "Kosmanov" ... But, while I would restrict the most basic 5 places that you need to see with your own eyes.

Beaches. What better

I will say honestly, I have never seen that someone bought someone in Stockholm. However, there are still beaches there: for example, on the island of Longholmen.

If you do not like the sand, then you should draw your attention to the rocks on the island of Kunzholmen.

Churches and temples. What are you worth a visit

The most interesting can include 4 main churches:

Museums. What are you worth a visit

Parks

Stockholm is drowning in greenery. But you can highlight the most best parks.

• First of all, this is of course Kunstradnoden (Kungstradgarden). Especially in spring, when Sakura bloom here. Park is paradise In the very center of Stockholm. However, it is completely small and there are often various festivals and fairs.
• Bergian garden(Bergianska Tradgarden). Located directly by the Museum of Natural History. it big Park For plants lovers. There is a free and paid part, you can visit both.
• Hagaparkken (Hagaparken) A huge quiet park located in the Solna area. Perfect place For walks and picnics.

Tourist streets

Speaking about tourist streets, it is impossible not to mention the narrowest street of Stockholm or the alley of Morten Trotzig. Almost every traveler who at least once visited it fabulous city, There is a photo from this town. The width of the alley is only 90 cm, and you can touch the walls of neighboring houses with your hands without any effort.

Other famous streets:

• Drotnican (DROTTNINGGATAN) can be called the main tourist street of Stockholm. If you planned to go shopping, you are here. Life always boils here and walks the mass of tourists. It is not particularly advertised, but there is no less fact - here be attentive to your things.
• Bliersgatan. (Biblioteksgatan) differs from the previous street with fewer tourists. Here you can also find a lot of all kinds of shops. It is considered the most elegant pedestrian street of the city and, as it seems to me, something looks like the Moscow Arbat.

What to look for 1 day

Really was the case when I went to this a beautiful city Only on the weekend. It was my second trip to Stockholm and wanted to see everything.

• 8:00 - Wonderful time For a walk through the old town. Not very crowded, and you can safely wander, see the architecture and make a lot of photos for memory. Get to Royal Palace And look in the alley near him the smallest monument in the world. To inspect everything, you are enough 1.5-2 hours. Next, not to waste time, come to Kungstrodena and sit on a bus that is sent to Drigarden. You need a stop immediately after the bridge, and you get to the Museum of the Vasa ship.
• 10:30 - Start inspection of the museum of one ship. It seems that it is not long, but here it is easy to spend half a day and not even notice it. Since we have only one day, I would have allocated for 2 hours to inspect the museum. If you are driving in spring or summer, be sure to visit Skansen, which is located quite close to the Vasa Museum. If autumn or in winter, I would advise the museum of natural history. He looks like Darwinovsky, but very interactive.

• 13:00 -For example, consider a warm period of time. Do not rush to Skansen, it will take you 15-20 minutes. A stroll through Yurgordenu is a pleasure! Once you go to Skansen, you feel the smell of fresh baking. Go on it, your nose will not deceive you, as a last time you will see a signboard with a bubble. Be sure to go there and try a few buns! They are fantastically tasty. They are baked right with you, telling about the work of bakers. By the way, in every house, in Skanese, there are people who are ready to tell about the traditions and customs of the time period, to which a particular structure belongs. They are fluent in Swedish, English and German. In general, in the "Skanese" you can easily spend about 3 hours. And there is a place, it seems inside, but it is considered for a separate - "Scansen Aquarium". So, there is also worth looking.
• 17:00 - Again, sit down to the bus and move to the Kungstrodedgenen stop for about 30 minutes. There you slowly go to the subway small park In the city center, and the next attraction becomes the subway. After seeing him once, now at every trip to Stockholm, I will definitely go there to see again and again.

• 17:30 - From there you will reach the station "Slyussen" (Slussen) and climb up, on the viewing platform near the historical elevator of Katharina. Types of city opens fantastic!

• 18:00 - Perhaps, you can complete such a rich day by a cup of real Swedish coffee. For example, in Mean Coffee on Vasagataan.

What to see in the vicinity

Not far from Stockholm there are two towns where it is worth noting.

Food. What to try

Frankly, in terms of food, Stockholm did not become some revelation for me. Still, IKEA taught a simple Russian person that meat with jam is not so surprising.

A small lifehak for those who do not have the opportunity to cook food itself, and who does not accept fast food: in Stockholm are common as we have "business lunches", here they are called "day lunch" or Dagens Lunch. In some restaurants between 11 and 14 hours, it is possible to eat enough (by the standards of Sweden) to eat. The second, salad and coffee will cost approximately 11 USD.

I can recommend only what I tried myself. Preferably bought products in the ICA store and cooked, but if the famine caught surprise, Kebab House came to the rescue in Vasagataan (a small snack bar, in which Kebabi and Pizza offer). It is rather tasty, moreover, it is possible to put a salad for free, which is generally available. And there is a crane, i.e. Orders additionally drinks becomes optional. Take a glass and drinks - in Stockholm water from drinking crane.

And worthy of attention cafe in the Nobel Museum. The main dishes did not take, but try the Nobel ice cream (although it is expensive) still stands! So, if you plan to visit this museum, go and try!

Budget

In Stockholm you can find usual:

• McDonalds;
• "Burger King";
• "Pizza Hut";
• All sorts of kebabs.

Everything is pretty edible, I did not notice any features, except that Ketchup, which, just like drinks, is separately, and people themselves take as they want. And in Max there are burgers for vegetarians. As for prices, in McDonalds, for example, Cheeseburger or Hamburger will cost about 1.2 USD, and 2.5 USD coffee.

Medium level

Different establishments, massively located in the old town and drottingatan, can be safely attributed to the category of medium-level restaurants. That for a simple tourist is expensive. As already wrote earlier - look for "Dagens Lunch"!

Installations designed for the Middle Budget:

• Stockholms gastabud;

• Supper;

• Bistro Bestick;

• Tutto Bello;

• Operakallens bakficka.

Expensive

To expensive, we can safely attribute restaurants:

• Aifur Fjäderholmarnal;
• Gondolen;
• Smorgastarteriet;
• Lilla Ego;
• Mathias Dahlgren - Matbaren.

Holidays

I adore ride in Stockholm for holidays! The benefit of them is a lot and they are almost every month. I will try only briefly tell me when what is happening and what is worth seeing if you are traveling at or another.

• Let's start with February - this month in Stockholm passes International Furniture Fair Stockholm Furniture Fair. This is the largest interior exhibition of Scandinavia!
• Then, rich in the events of April. At the end of the month, the Swedes celebrate Birthday king, Valpurgiyev night, and also Sakura blossomWhat can be called a kind of holiday too. If you love such an event as "Night in the Museum" do not miss the Swedish analogue - Culture Night (Kulturnatt)which is approximately on the last Saturday of April. The queues are huge, but you can also visit the museum of interest to you and watch the specially cooked entertainment program.

• In May in Stockholm, you can get on street dance festivalwhich runs immediately on several sites of the city.
• In June, Stockholm is exposed to the special influx of tourists, and various holidays and festivals this month - for every taste! Here and Middle-summer holiday, I. Festival of old music, and Culinary festival and even Sweden Flag Day!

• If you have never seen gay parade, In Stockholm, he takes every year in July. As my mom said, looking at this procession: "What genotype disappears!"

• In August you have a chance to look at Night race in Stockholm and get on Stockholm culture festival.
• In early October in the city passes sweet Chocolate Festival! He is celebrated in the Northern Museum.
• In November in Stockholm passes international Film FestivalAnd the Christmas fairs begin to appear.
• In December, in the city at once two grand events : Honoring Nobel laureates and Christmas!

Safety. What to beware is worth

Perhaps the only thing that should not be done is to leave your things unattended in places of tourist accumulation. And so Stockholm is a pretty safe and friendly city. Practically near each exit from the subway are sitting by homeless with cups of trivia. It is very unpleasant when you go, and they start to ring and ask for alms with these cups, but you can't call them dangerous.

You can also sometimes meet people with mental disorders. I was very terribly encountered in a museum with a man who walked with his doll and discussed something loudly. However, the Swedes towards crazy are calm. Nobody touches them and they do not touch anyone.

Things to do

There are many all kinds of museums in Stockholm. There are places where you can with pleasure you can walk both lovers of nature and those who prefer urban landscapes.

Come to Stockholm to one of the festivals and plunge into the atmosphere of the holiday. Go with children to Unibakken or take a trip to the "Titts experiment". Allowed in the subway and see different stations carved right in the rock. Enjoy silence and peace, going to one of the churches of the Old Town.

What to do in Stockholm? Fall in love with him once and forever!

Shopping and shops

As for shopping, there are little prices for clothes here differ from Moscow, but you can find very interesting things. The main cluster of large shopping centers And brand stores can be found on drotnican and libever.

From mine personal Shopping: I bought my husband as a gift to the electric guitar. It turned out not very expensive and pleasantly pleased with the quality, we do not find such.

Since I am engaged in scrapbooking, I will definitely reap into shops for needlework, they have a huge selection and quite reasonable prices. I can say about pastry accessories.

Stockholm is chosen by various kind designer shops, but leaning temptation and buying a folding cutting board there, on arrival I found that we have 3 times cheaper in our online store.

Fans of comics strongly recommend to look at the Science Fiction Bokhandeln shop, which is located right in Gamla Mill. Here you can find many books and magazines for fiction lovers, as well as a huge selection of board games. In general, see yourself. In most cases, it turns out expelled, but truly exclusive.

Bars. Where to go

In Stockholm there is the first in the world ice bar! Here everything (except drinks) from ice, which comes from Lapland. At any time of the year, a constant temperature is maintained -5 ° C. Located not far from the Central Station, but go here - the pleasure is not cheap.

Also lovers of unusual bars will like Bollerbyn Bar. The name is taken from the book Astrid Lindgren "Children from Bulleret." Please note that the tickets to this bar are better to order in advance, since otherwise you have to just for a long time in line. Very recommended Restaurang & Pub Anchorlocated in the area of \u200b\u200bVasastan. It works from 15:00, and every weekend here you can enjoy live music (in particular, in the style of rock).

Clubs and nightlife

When you plan to walk somewhere at night, you always pay attention to the opening hours. So, in Stockholm, the metropolitan is open from 5:00 am and until 1:00 night, and on Fridays and Saturdays it works until 4:00 am. Knowing this information, you can safely build plans.

So, one of best clubs The Kharma Club is indisputable, which is located near the metro station "Estermalmsstorg". Opened, like most nightclubs of the city, from 20:00 to 3:00 (on Sunday the day off). In Stockholm, age qualities at the entrance to such institutions are not 18 years old, and 21 years (in some clubs 23 years).

If you prefer the Bohemian Society, then at night, head to the Södermalm district, in particular on Medborighaplate and Hurnstul. Here you will find both ordinary nightclubs and institutions for people of unconventional orientation.

Extreme sports

Since Stockholm is an island city, then the main proposal is water species Sports. For example, here you can easily rent a kayak and enjoys views of the city from the water. Or learn kaitserfing. Also one of the popular types of extreme entertainment are walks along the roofs. True, this pleasure is not cheap. If you are a fan of a mountain skiing and a snowboard, then the closest to Stockholm Resort Branas is located in Vermland province, 440 km from the capital.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

As a rule, tourists massively buy all sorts of salts (key chains, soft toys, magnets) and Vikings (also in all manifestations). I have never been a fan of gifts-baubles, so, in my opinion, it is much better to give, for example, a cruise-deer or folding vases (my mother-in-law is delighted). Swedish design is known worldwide, so why not bring something interesting and useful as a souvenir?

Or an excellent option for sweet tooths - chocolate. I adore Marabou, so always buy him home and friends.

How to move around the city

Public transport system is very developed in Stockholm. Tourists are convenient to use the usual metro, buses and trams. There is also water transport, here you have to be attentive. Tourist boats from public much differed outwardly, but the price and routes are completely different. Most Swedes prefer to move around the city not by car, but by bike. In the tourist center you can get detailed informationWhere to rent a two-wheeled friend. You can also find out about the places of rental of Sigweev and cars.

SL card

In fact, SL is something like the Moscow Troika. Buying a map and replenishing this card, you can drive in the subway, on buses and trams, as well as enjoy water transport. You can buy it immediately at the airport. Look for the pressByran sign, and boldly ask the travel there. The fare is currently as follows: 13 USD (115 SEK) for 24-hour travel, 26 USD (230 SEK) - 72 hours, 34 USD (300 SEK) - Week and 89 USD (790 SEK) - Month. Counting is conducted since the first pass. Map itself costs 3 USD (20 SEK). But keep in mind that from January 2017 it is planned to increase transport prices. But the "zones" will be canceled, and no longer need to calculate how many zones you cross during the trip.

Taxi. What features exist

Taxi in Stockholm is mainly the privilege of rich people. The cost of services depends on the day of the week, the time of day and the age of the passenger. For example, from Arlanda Airport, the Day of the city can be reached in 5667 USD, at night, on weekends and on holidays, this amount can be resolved by 20-30%.

On the street it is easy to see the black machines with the letter "T" or the inscription "TAXI". They drive around the taxiometer, and there are almost always terminals in the salons for non-cash payment of travel (by the way, in some taxis, in addition to the Swedish crown, American dollars, euro and pounds are accepted). However, I have never seen that in Stockholm caught a traveler.

Behind the order of a taxi is worth contacting the company TAXI STOCKHOM (the order is carried out by number number +4 681 500 00 or through the site) and Taxi 020 (for order Call +4 688 504 00 or go to the site). Or you can ask for a taxi at the reception desk at the hotel, a restaurant or airport.

Trams

Use the tram in the city is really convenient. Perhaps the most sought-after route - №7. You can quickly get from Sergeels Tor to Skanen.

There are about five tram lines in Stockholm, and they are all in demand, especially the Swedes themselves.

Metro

Metropolitan in Stockholm is very developed. Most of the stations are above the Earth, and those that are dried right in the rocks. No station is similar to another, each has something interesting. So travelers exactly costs, at least once to descend. For those who intend to actively use the public transport, the most advantageous way of movement will be purchasing a SL card. It acts not on the number of trips, but for a while. For example, you can buy a card for a day and it will act exactly 24 hours from the moment you will use it the first time. If you take the usual travel password, then on the same trip, you can also go through a certain time. Cost on any travel, again, depends on age.

By the way, interesting feature - Rarely at what station you can meet the customs you have familiar to us. As a rule, the purchase and replenishment of travel is happening in the PressByran small shops, where they sell all the trifles, such as smears and chocolates. Or through special terminals.

The subway operates from 5 am to 1 night (up to 4 am on weekends), and it is quite safe to ride, but at night you can stumble upon the jet companies.

Just like in Moscow, in the metro Stockholm you can meet beggars, someone just asks alms, someone plays the guitar and sings. Important moment - elevator. If you are traveling with children or with disabilities, the transport of Stockholm offers the most comfortable conditions for movement.

Buses

Buses mainly can be found on the outskirts of the city. An interesting point that they work on environmentally friendly fuel, but honestly confess, personally it was not rushed into my eyes. And what really struck, so these are drivers. Neat, in perfect form and incredibly friendly. In Moscow, I did not meet such, but in Stockholm everything is like on the selection!

The buses operates the same SL card, and as for the driver's traveling driver, then, alas, it will not work. So think about tickets in advance.

Transport rental

I never rented transport in Stockholm. I know for sure that you can. With this question, you can even come directly into the tourist center, but I preferred public transport, bike and scooter. Audible conditions for renting a car, as elsewhere: passport, driver's license of an international sample, credit card with documents confirming that you are its owner and age, not under 18 (for some machines, not under 24), as well as Driving experience no less than 1 -3 years. The rental price is about 100 USD / day. Compare prices can be, for example.

Important moment: There are some bridges in Stockholm, the fare for which is additionally paid. Parking in the city is also paid. The cost of gasoline is approximately 1.6-1.7 USD / liter and 1.6 USD for diesel fuel. Another type of transport that can be rented - sigve. In Stockholm, you can very often see individuals or groups on Sigwe. The rental price is about 40 USD / hour, rental works in the old town area.

It is worth remembering that it is forbidden to signal and you can get an impressive fine. It is allowed to signal only in case of serious danger. There are a number of signs that are unusual for a Russian person. For example, a white letter "M" on a blue background, meaning the need to give way to cars that move towards the road.

Penalties are paid exclusively through the bank, do not try to pay in place - the police can decide what you are trying to give a bribe.

Stockholm - rest with children

Swedes are not just like, they adore children! In Stockholm, every slightest detail speaks very clearly about it. In most Moscow museums, children, alas, boring. And they do not even want to ever behave somewhere. Immediately, everything is different, here the exhibits can be touched ... I am still impressed by the fact that they came up with children from the nipple! This is genius! If there is a problem with teaching - I give a press. In Skanese, there is a place where cats live. There you can come and lower the nipple with the child into a special hole. Moreover, this is done not forcibly, in no case, but with that promise that you are already big, and I want to play cats. The lever turns further. Nipple travels spectacularly on transparent pipes and falls straight to cats. And the child is happy, and the cat has a new toy.

From Moscow (Sherretyevo) in Stockholm, two daily flights (operator SU 3580 / SK 0731 is SAS). On the way 2h.10min. In the summer period, Aeroflot performs an additional daily flight to Stockholm.

From Latvia:
Steam Riga - Stockholm company Tallink Silja runs daily. On the way 18 hours.

From Poland:
- Gdynia - Karlskruna (Karlskrona). It runs daily by two flights of Stena Lines (www.stenaline.com), on the way of 10 hours 30 minutes.
- Gdansk - Nyneshamn (Nynashamn) steam follows separate dates. On the way 19 hours. Schedule and tariffs can be viewed on the website of the company-operator Polferries (www.polferries.com).
- Swinoujse (Swinoujscie) - Istad (YSTAD) Two daily flights in the period (02/23/2014 - 01/31/2015), in January-February - one flight. The route serves Polferries. On the way 7 hours.

From Finland:
- Helsinki - Stockholm through Mariehamn. The route serves two ferry companies: Tallink Silja (timetable sale, schedule information on www.tallinksilja.com and www.silja.fi) and Vikingline (www.vikingline.fi). Ferries go every day, on the way for 16 hours.
- Mariehamn - Kapellskär (Kapellskär) runs twice a day. The operator is Vikingline.
- Turku - Alanda (day trials enter Mariehamn, Night in Longnes) - Stockholm. Two flights weekly. This route serves Tallink Silja and Vikingline.
- Waasa (Vaasa), Finland - Umeo (UMEO), daily. On weekdays (except for the medium) and on Saturday, two ferries per day, on Wednesday, one, on Sundays - three. On the way for 4 hours. Operator - RG-LINE company.

From Estonia:
The daily ferry runs on the Tallinn route (D-Terminal) - Stockholm (Virthamn) through Mariehamn. On the way 17 hours. Transportation is carried out by Tallink Silja (www.tallinksilja.com)
There is also daily cargo ferries from Paldiski in a drop-driver, which are somewhat cheaper, but the time of their departure and arrival is not always convenient to the tourist.

By bus

Direntons bus flights from Russia to Sweden are not. You can drive to Helsinki, Turku or other Finnish cities.

The cheapest way to get to Sweden is to use the organized tour from St. Petersburg. Three-day tours are organized daily by several large travel agencies and stand from 30 euros. Such a tour usually implies departure from the evening, at night - the transition of the border, early in the morning arrival in Helsinki, a small excursion program. Next, the bus follows to the Turku, where the group is transplanted to the ferry to the Swedish chapel and, arriving there early in the morning, goes by bus to Stockholm (90 km). In the evening the group leaves back, in the Kapelzher, and further to St. Petersburg. Tourist Vain Leave the group at any stage and follow his own route.

EUROLINES buses in Sweden can be reached from Germany and Denmark (schedule and tariffs on the company www.eurolines.com). Bohemian Lines Czech Bus Company (www.bohemianlines.cz) fulfills flights from Brno and Prague to Stockholm, Malmo, Lund.

By car

Distances from Stockholm on the road: Moscow (excluding ferry crossing) - 1390 km, Oslo - 750 km, Copenhagen - 620 km, Hamburg - 920 km.

Scandinavia is often in the plans of energetic and inquisitive Russian tourists. IN northern countries People go ride on alpine skiing, admire the harsh beauty of the majestic landscapes of the Motherland of Vikings, meet with Santa Claus in the Christmas holidays and on shopping, which during the periods of the same New Year sales is very pleasant and profitable. If you decide for yourself how to get to the smallest loss of time and money, consider the options for connecting flights offered by European airlines during the actual sales period.

Choose wings

From the Russian capital to Swedish, it is possible to reach the wings of Aeroflot or Scandinavian Airlines of SAS faster. The road in this case will take just over two hours. For a ticket to both End of Aeroflot asks at least 190 euros. Much cheaper European air carriers offer flights with docks:

• Airlines often sell cheap tickets from Stockholm tickets. The issue price is from 140 euros as usual and even cheaper - during the sales period. In the sky will have to spend about three hours.
• Through offered to fly Finns. Finnair offers a flight for 180 euros, but the docking in the capital can take up to 6 hours, which is not too convenient. Try to recruit separately segments - Helsinki and Helsinki - Stockholm. So docking time you can determine yourself.
• Often, tourists fly in Stockholm and from Peter. The Northern Russian capital with Swedish connect Air Baltic raises through Riga for 170 euros, Belavia through and KLM after 180 euros and Finnish airlines with docking in Helsinki for 190 euros.

If you want to get to Stockholm or another Scandinavian capital is not too expensive, subscribe to the special electronic newsletter of the above airlines. Their proposals for ticket prices are often very democratic, it is important to hear about them on time.

How to get to Stockholm from Arlanda

The largest Stockholm airport is called Arlanda. It is built 40 km north of the Swedish capital and get from passenger terminals The city center is faster and the easiest way to train Arlanda Express. The airport stops are located in the exit area of \u200b\u200b2.3 and 4 Terminals (Arlanda Sodra) and to exit the fifth terminal (Arlanda Norra). The cost of the ticket is 24 euros (Sweden, in principle, a very notching country for travel), and on the way will have to spend about 20 minutes. Express follows to the Central Stockholm railway station.
The second way to get to the city - Flygbussarna buses. They deliver passengers in Stockholm in 40 minutes and 23 euros. You can clarify useful information and buy ticket online. You can visit www.flygbussarna.se/ru. The resource has a Russian-language option.
You can go on a taxi from Stockholm too, but very expensive. Less than 50 euros counter will not show.

In Stockholm through Helsinki

Frequent special promotions Funnair airlines allow cheap to buy tickets Moscow - Helsinki. From the Finnish capital can be reached in Stockholm, bypassing air Transport. To do this, it is enough to use the ferry crossing.
Sea ferry Helsinki - Stockholm goes daily and reaches a destination after 16-18 hours. Prices ferry crossing They differ depending on the type of cabin selected and start from 65 euros per ticket back and back to the cabin economy class. Find useful information on the schedule of marine ferries, you can find prices and book tickets you can on -www.directferries.ru.
By the way, if you categorically do not like aircraft, get to Helsinki, where you have to sit on the ferry, trains will help from Moscow. The corporate structure "Lion Tolstoy" is sent from the Leningrad Station of the Russian Capital at 23.10 and arrives in Helsinki after 14 hours. The cost of travel in the coupe is about 90 euros for a trip in the jewelry car in one direction. Tickets can be purchased on the Russian website railways www.rzd.ru.
Several direct trains are sent from Peter in Helsinki daily.

Bus and ferry through Tallinn

If you prefer part of the way to spend on the bus, take advantage of the opportunity to get to the Swedish capital through. Travel by bus from Moscow will cost about 55 euros. You can buy a ticket and see the schedule on site - www.ticket.luxExpress.eu. In Tallinn, move from the bus station to sea \u200b\u200bport And sit on the ferry in Stockholm. The average price of a ticket in a 4-bed cabin will be 110 euros. The ferry passes the way for 17 hours. It is possible to view favorable and comfortable options and book a trip at www.directferries.com.

Car is not luxury

If you do not imagine your travels anymore, except your own car, get acquainted with useful information for motorists collected on the site www.autotraveller.ru.
Remember the compliance with the rules road, Going the trip behind the wheel by country. Violation of traffic rules leads to trouble with the road police and is punished with high fines.

Helpful information For autocessor:

• Between Moscow and Stockholm - about 1600 kilometers, some of which you have to overcome the ferry. Book a place on it in advance.
• The most expensive gasoline on the path of your following - in. The cost of the liter is there about one and a half euros.
• Choose gas stations in settlements And near the largest shopping complexes. So you can save up to 10% of the funds intended to buy fuel.
• For travel on the roads of Sweden and Finland fee from cars with foreign numbers Not provided. Exception can be some bridges and tunnels.

All prices in the material are approximate and given in February 2017. The exact cost of the fare is better to specify on the official websites of carriers.

We wrote about How to get cheap to fabulous Stockholm The plane, and today we will tell about the most budget ways to get to Sweden using buses, ferries and aircraft. We studied all possible options and collected all the information you need In one article.

1. St. Petersburg - Helsinki - Turku - Stockholm (bus - ferry)

This method is the most picturesque and romanticBut not the fastest and not always the cheapest, because ferry prices are very different depending on the season.

• Bus St. Petersburg - Helsinki / Turku (Finland)

In St. Petersburg, suddle to Helsinki or to Turku, such a trip will cost 15 Euro or 1000-1200 rubles one way.

• Ferry Helsinki / Turku - Stockholm

Steam to Stockholm from Turku will cost significantly cheaperthan from Helsinki. Therefore, choose the lowest price On the ferry on the official websites of Viking Line, Tallink Silja Line or on the aggregator site. The ticket costs from 60 euros or 4000 rublesone way.

2. St. Petersburg - Tallinn - Stockholm (Bus - Airplane)

• Bus St. Petersburg - Tallinn

Lowest prices Usually offers Simple Express or Lux Express bus network - compare prices and buy the ticket Saint Petersburg - Tallinn. Approximate fare 15 Euro or 1000 rublesbut on the promotion you can find a ticket and for 600 rubles one way.

• Tallinn - Stockholm

MA ticket will cost about 40 euros.

3. Airplane Helsinki / Gdansky / Vilnius - Stockholm

If you want to save money and you have time for maneuver, you can search for a plane ticket from such cities like Helsinki, Vilnius, Gdanska, where you can often find very cheap tickets. And before these cities can be reached by bus.

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