Don't forget your walking shoes..
by sahlenare
Don't do like a old friend to my prince did when they were in New York.. .. Do not wear shoes that only 'looks' good... Wear comfy shoes.. so you do not need to take a cab or the subway.. Enjoy your walk in the beautiful city thats is called Stockholm I have so many..
History II
by Kuznetsov_Sergey
Gustav Vasa conducted emancipating struggle against Danes and besieged Stockholm in 1523. After crowning he returned Stockholm under authority of Sweden.
Stockholm was officially declared the capital of Sweden in 1634. An active building stone construction was made in this century. The first general plan of the city building was created, palaces of the Swedish aristocracy were built.
The destructive fire destroyed a lot of buildings, including the royal palace in 1697. The city was built up anew.
KUNGLINGA SLOTTET (Royal...
by Lys-Noir
KUNGLINGA SLOTTET (Royal Palace)
Situated in the heart of Stockholm
on the central island of Riddarholmen, this baroque edifice is the official residence of the monarchs of Sweden, and the chief venue for official state events.
This view is of Sodermalm and...
by worldtrekker
This view is of Sodermalm and includes the floating boat hostel, Den Roda Baten on Soder Malarstrand. The previous picture was taken from the cliffs to the right. Here you get a better look at the 3 boat hostel/restaurant.
Museum in Stockholm... part 1
by sim1
These local customt tips will be about the museums in Stockholm. Of course it is hard to list all of them, but I think these are the most known ones, in and also around Stockholm. Did you know that Stockholm has one of the worlds greatest concentration of galleries and museums! So browse through this list and visited a few of them :-)
When you plan your trip to Stockholm be aware that most museums and attractions are closed on Mondays.
If any of the web links don't work, or info incorrect, please let me know!
Almgrens Silkweaving Mill Museum
The last silkmill in northern Europe founded in 1833 and still working
Repslagarg 15 Slussen
Tel 08-642 56 16
Opening hours: weekdays between 10.00 -16.00
Saturday and Sunday: 11.00-15.00
Guided tours: Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun at 13.00 and also Mon 18.00
Viewing in English must be booked in advance
Free entrance with Stockholm Card
Admission fee: Adult 65 SEK, viewing 65 SEK, 0-12 years: free
Arkitektmuseum (Swedish Museum of Architecture)
Skeppsholmen
Tel: +46 8 587 270 00
Getting here: Bus 65 from Centralen to the Moderna Museet/Arkitekturmuseet bus stop. Underground to Kungstädgården. Parking is allowed behind the museum.
Opening hours: Tue – Wed 10am - 8pm
Thur-Sun 10am-6pm
Free entrance!