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briansalmon loves Stockholm because beautiful
juha loves Stockholm because of the beautiful Swedish girls!
liisaholma loves Stockholm because trendy northern European city with fashion, design, excellent night life and lovely water front!
eoin loves Stockholm because it's such a great city, a really beautiful place with very friendly people. It's expensive but definitely worth a visit.
tortuga loves Stockholm because Love the language and elk meat! Very cold though in January.
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What is Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden. The city is made up of 14 islands connected by some 50 bridges on Lake Mälaren, which flows into the Baltic Sea and passes an archipelago with some 24,000 islands and islets.
The city is a lively cosmopolitan place with both modern Scandinavian architecture including lots of brass and steel, along with fairytale towers, a captivating Old Town (Gamla Stan) and lots of green space. Almost one third of the city area consists of waterways. There are also lot of parks and green spaces, giving Stockholm perhaps the freshest air and widest lungs of any European capital.
Stockholm is not the oldest town in Sweden, but after its establishment in the 1250s it rapidly became a national centre, with its strategic location between lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden with a population of 2 million people in the metropolitan area.
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About Stockholm elsewhere
"Here is a list of Stockholm Hotels based on reviews from across the web."
epictrip.com: Stockholm Hotels
"Simply put, the mainland north of Gamla Stan (consisting of Norrmalm, Vasastan and Östermalm) can be said to form one district, the small island Gamla Stan and the large Södermalm another, and the island Kungsholmen a separate, rather small, district in the west."
wikitravel.org
"In Gamla Stan, or the Old Town, most buildings date from the 16th to the 19th centuries and house a variety of cafés, restaurants, museums, hotels and shops, in addition to the Royal Palace (pictured here)."
world66.com
"It is most expensive to eat in the old town (Gamla Stan), but set lunch deals make even that affordable."
world66.com
"The focus of a holiday in Stockholm is the quaint old town centre, Gamla Stan, surrounding the medieval Royal Castle, home of the Swedish Royal family, which forms the heart of an atmospheric city that."
tripreport.com
"There is no better introduction to the city's highlights than our 3-hour walking tour of Gamla Stan or Old Town."
frommers.com
"The heart of the old town, better known as Gamla Stan, offers a trip down history lane."
world66.com
"The history of Stockholm ,capital of Sweden ,for many centuries coincided with the development of what is today known as Gamla stan ,the Stockholm Old Town."
en.wikipedia.org
"While today it reigns over a modern welfare state, and the medieval walls of the Old Town (Gamla Stan) no longer remain, the old winding streets have been preserved."
frommers.com
"Perched on 14 islands at the point where Lake Mälaren empties into the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is a breathtaking beauty."
timeout.com
"(The accusations against the VIP's included sexual harassment against female staff, beating up a bartender and causing a fire by putting a fish in a toaster.) The director's explanation clearly shows the main PR problem about the cruise ships on the Baltic Sea: they have a reputation as trashy booze boats, far from the glamor of other international cruises."
wikitravel.org
"It is situated in the south central part of the country on the border between the historical provinces Uppland and Södermanland (also known as Sörmland), on the east coast, between lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea."
wikitravel.org
"Don't Miss: Today Stockholm covers 14 islands at the intersection of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, but it originally occupied only one: Gamla Stan."
fodors.com
"Stockholm, a city of 1.8 million people, is built on 14 islands in Lake Mälaren, which marks the beginning of an archipelago of 24,000 islands, skerries, and islets stretching all the way to the Baltic Sea."
frommers.com
"c. AD760 Vikings establish a trading centre at Birka, near modern Stockholm c. 1252 Stockholm is established by Birger Jarl as a fortified island defence outpost against Baltic pirates, commanding the transshipment route between the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren 1270 The Riddarholmskyrkan (Riddarholm Church), a Franciscan monastery and Stockholm's oldest surviving building, is founded in the Old Town 1306 Consecration of Stockholm's oldest church (dedicated to St Nicholas), now part of Storkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral) 1376 The image of St Eric (King Eric IX), patron saint and symbol of Stockholm, first appears on the city's seal 1436 Earliest surviving charter of the city of Stockholm is enacted 1471 Battle of Brunkeberg in Stockholm: Swedish rebels under Sten Sture defeat Danish King Christian I 1520 Stockholm Bloodbath: Danish King Christian II executes 82 Swedish noblemen in the Stortorget (Great Market), Old Town 1520-23 War of Liberation from Denmark: Stockholm becomes a last bastion of Danish power and is besieged 1524 Gustav I Vasa of Sweden enters Stockholm on 24 June after a long siege 1611 Gustav II Adolf accedes to the Swedish throne; he soon makes Sweden a major European power with Stockholm as its chief city 1628 The warship Vasa sinks in Stockholm Harbour on its maiden voyage 1634 Stockholm formally becomes the national capital of Sweden 1710 A disastrous plague wipes out about one third of Stockholm's population 1754 The Swedish royal family move into the newly completed Royal Palace 1833 Alfred Bernhard Nobel is born in Stockholm 1849 Johan August Strindberg is born in the city 1860 Opening of the railway link ends Stockholm's isolation in winter 1862 Legislation is passed making the City Council Stockholm's supreme governing body 1875-80 New plans for city growth approved: Stockholm expands rapidly as industrial development brings new prosperity 1878 Stockholm College, later Stockholm University, begins giving classes 1896 Alfred Nobel dies, leaving a fortune to sponsor prizes in various disciplines, administered by Swedish academies and awarded in Stockholm 1901 Stockholm is the venue for the award of the first Nobel Prizes 1961 Vasa is raised from the bed of Stockholm Harbour 1986 The Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme is assassinated while walking home from a Stockholm cinema with his wife; the identity and motives of his attacker remain a mystery 1998 Stockholm is made European Capital of Culture."
cityguide.travel-guides.com
"Built on 14 small islands joined by bridges crossing open bays and narrow channels, Stockholm boasts the story of its history in its glorious medieval old town, grand palaces, ancient churches, sturdy edifices, public parks, and 19th-century museums -- its history is soaked into the very fabric of its airy boulevards, built as a public display of trading glory."
fodors.com
"While today it reigns over a modern welfare state, and the medieval walls of the Old Town (Gamla Stan) no longer remain, the old winding streets have been preserved."
frommers.com
"It is most expensive to eat in the old town (Gamla Stan), but set lunch deals make even that affordable."
world66.com
"The Old Town is particularly spectacular, and walking around the city's waterways and parks is a glorious way to spend a week-long stretch of European summer."
lonelyplanet.com
"Sitting back in my rickety chair, I bask in the sun?s warm rays and soak in the colors of summer: red and pink geraniums in hanging baskets, lush trees lining the narrow cobblestone streets, and the pale-pink, okra and peach-colored historic buildings of Stortorget, Old Town?s main square."
goworldtravel.com
"Its quays can accommodate ships of up to 245m (800ft) and ferries can tie up within sight of the Old Town."
cityguide.travel-guides.com
"The focus of a holiday in Stockholm is the quaint old town centre, Gamla Stan, surrounding the medieval Royal Castle, home of the Swedish Royal family, which forms the heart of an atmospheric city that."
tripreport.com
"The most established explanation for the name are logs driven into the strait passing north of today's old town which dendrochronological examinations in the late 1970s dated to around 1000 CE. While no solid proofs exists, it is often assumed the Three Crown Castle ,which preceded the present Stockholm Palace ,originated from these wooden structures, and that the medieval city quickly expanded around it in the mid 13th century."
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About Stockholm
dupontdupont from Finland wrote about Stockholm 4 years, 7 months ago
If your posh. Heas to NK:)
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annaliisailola from Finland wrote about Stockholm 4 years, 6 months ago
I join to recommend to see the Wasa ship and the old town. In the old town, there are plenty og smalla boutiques and cosy coffeehouses. These are the best places in Stockholm, otherwise it is like any big city - high houses and busy traffic.
veryhighly from Finland wrote about Stockholm 3 years, 2 months ago
Love the grey and rainy weather!
veryhighly from Finland wrote about Stockholm 3 years, 2 months ago
Love the grey and rainy weather!
trappedonearth from Germany asked a question about Stockholm one year, 7 months ago
Can anybody tell me what the best hotels in Stockholm are? I'm looking to go next spring and need to start planning.
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About places near Stockholm
tilkkuliini from Finland wrote about Design Torget 4 years, 6 months ago
They are selling crazy stuff! Also design stuff as you can imagine from the name. Great place for example for buying christmas presents!
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sebu from Finland wrote about Regalskeppet Vasa 4 years, 9 months ago
A-ma-zing. A "must see" when you visit Stockholm (and are even the least interested in seeing a 17th century ship wreck that has been lifted from the sea and restored).
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jussi from Finland wrote about Regalskeppet Vasa 4 years, 9 months ago
Ah, Sweden's pride, the magnificient royal warship Vasa.. Sunk on her maiden voyage. :-) Vasamuseet is a museum built around the Vasa ship although they have another items on display as well. The ship is really huge and definitely worth seeing.
jjtravel from Finland wrote about Rosendals Trädgård 4 years, 7 months ago
Rosendals lovely organic gardens and cafe in the heart of Drurgården are a perfect place to have a break and a nice cup of coffee or tea with tasty homemade pastries. Do not forget to taste the carrot cake.
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Cimorene from Finland wrote about Blue Fox Gamla brogatan 27 4 years, 5 months ago
Underground shopping in Stockholm
Neat clothing and other stuff for rebellious mind. From Blue Fox you can find punk-, rock- and other alternative styles. Fascinating hair colors. All you have dreamed and more.
psalmi from Finland wrote about Skansen 4 years, 5 months ago
Skansen, an outdoor museum and a zoo of mostly scandinavian animals is a place to see if you are interested in the ways of the old. There are dosens of workshops there they make glass, prints, gold, wallpapers and anything you can imagine using the ways of the past.
Skansen is also a place to go if you have kids. Lot's of animals and old buildings to see and a very child friendly restaurants at the top of the hill near the entrance.
fcassel from Sweden wrote about Bee's Thaifood 4 years, 11 months ago
Actually, this place serves the best Thaifood in Stockholm. Thanks to the brilliant efficiency of the personnell, not least around lunchtime, they also boast the best prices. Try the Pad Thai or the Beef Panaeng.
dupontdupont from Finland wrote about Restaurant Nam Kang 4 years, 7 months ago
Exellent Korean-Japanese restaurant which offers great Kimchi etc.
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per from Finland wrote about Vallentuna 4 years, 5 months ago
Vallentuna-Täby, just north of Stockholm, has the largest population of runic stones in the world. Many are easily accessible from country roads - which still follow the trails used in Viking ages.
hiisku from Finland wrote about Lush store 4 years, 5 months ago
I love Lush store! They sell fresh handmade cosmetics and the boutique is definitely wicked! I love the smell and the colours and the products. My favorite is sonic death monkey soap and I visit this store every time I'm in Stockholm. They have stores in Götgatan 26, Södermalm; Centralstation and Stureplan
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tilkkuliini from Finland wrote about Lagerhaus 4 years, 5 months ago
Another must-go shopping place in Stockholm. I can't leave there without buying atleast two glasses, one rug, one bag, two books.. I'm quite happy it's affordable also :D
hiisku from Finland wrote about Scandic Kungens Kurva Stockhol 4 years, 5 months ago
this hotel is situated to world's biggest IKEA!!! if you're visiting stckholm with a car, i recommend this hotel, otherwise it may be quite far away from the city center... the hotel is not dirt-cheap, the prices are quite the same as in Finland. hotel rooms are comfortable and very quiet and the staff is very friendly!
marjokay from Finland wrote about Hotel Sven Vintappare 4 years, 5 months ago
A one of a kind, cosy little hotel in the Old Town, the building actually dates back to the 1600s!
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marjokay from Finland wrote about The Muffin Bakery 4 years, 5 months ago
The best American muffins!
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marjokay from Finland wrote about Cafe Foam 4 years, 5 months ago
A nice cafe in Östermalm, great for a light lunch or a cup of coffee.
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psalmi from Finland wrote about Freys 4 years, 5 months ago
Lovely hotel downtown Stockholm just a few steps away from central railway station and Sergel's Torg. Hotel is comfortably decorated with velvet wall papers and cat themed paintings. Beds are comfortable and service friendly, overall a very excellent experience if you are looking for a good night in Stockholm.
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psalmi from Finland wrote about Belgobaren 4 years, 5 months ago
Belgobaren in the first floor of Hotel Freys has the largest collection of Belgina beer in whole of scandinavia.
To add to the experience, Belgobaren also serves excellent dishes from giant burgers to swedish specialities. If you have dislike for hotel restaurants, this is the place to visit and see a brilliant exception.
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tilkkuliini from Finland wrote about Gröna Lund 4 years, 4 months ago
It has been a few years since I have been here last time, but I remember that the Viking Boat is a horrible thing :D It makes you feel so ill!
In the early Autumn, when the nights are allready dark, the park is looking interesting because of the colorful lights.
jonasbroo from Finland wrote about Scandic Kungens Kurva Stockhol 4 years, 3 months ago
Only slightly better than the Ibis hotel a kilometer away, but quite a bit more expensive.
fintraveller from Finland wrote about Birka 11 months ago
Probably one of the most well-known ancient sites in Sweden.
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