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Gamla Stan (The Old Town)   Stockholm

Gamla Stan (The Old Town), Stockholm

 61 Reviews  The main features of the Stockholm royal palace is not only a unique museum of treasures, but also kept ancient tradition of changing the guard which is passing every day in a court yard of a palace... 

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Shopping   Stockholm

Shopping, Stockholm

 17 Reviews  There are times when a long time traveller or expat feels the need for some home comforts. The Americans amongst you the go to Gray's in the Old Town at the crossing of Storkyrkobrinken and... 

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Hötorget   Stockholm

Hötorget, Stockholm

 6 Reviews  Hötorget is the only everyday street market in Stockholm. On weekdays and Saturdays you will here find fruit, vegetables and clothes. At Sundays it changes to a flea market with all different... 

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City Views   Stockholm

City Views, Stockholm

 17 Reviews  Stockholm has many nice vantage points to enjoy magnificent views of Stockholm. The historic street "Fjallgatan" and the green park "Skinnarviksparken" at the north shore of Sodermalm offer great... 

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Architecture   Stockholm

Architecture, Stockholm

 19 Reviews  I don't know what this building is and what is it used for but I loved this building so much that I took so many photos. It is situated close to the Royal palace and the Parliament house. Any... 

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Södermalm   Stockholm

Södermalm, Stockholm

 15 Reviews  Again, perhaps because me and my father were both born here and his father and grandfather lived and worked here too, but Söder is my favourite part of town. Something to do with the hills too I... 

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History   Stockholm

History, Stockholm

 20 Reviews  If you ever take the subway and get off at the Rådhuset station, you will see some "boxes" sticking out of the walls (see my picture). These boxes, as I learnt, are a representation of an old volume... 

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Walking   Stockholm

Walking, Stockholm

 12 Reviews  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... 

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Sightseeing Boat Tours   Stockholm

Sightseeing Boat Tours, Stockholm

 7 Reviews  Stockholm is built on 14 islands, therefore several boat companies offer all kind of sightseeing tours by boat. Most tours are multilingual and the boats leave from Stromkajen (by the Grand Hotel) or... 

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Services and Information   Stockholm

Services and Information, Stockholm

 19 Reviews  It is worth investing in The Stockholm Card if you spending a few days in the city. As well as making significant savings they are convenient to use. The card gives you free admission to 80 museums... 

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Vasa Museum   Stockholm

Vasa Museum, Stockholm

 9 Reviews  Visite el Museo VASA que es el nombre del barco, de 1628. Se hundio el mismo dia que lo botaron...jejeje re bocas. Lo sacaron a flote en 1965 y hoy es un museo espectacular. De un lado tenes el barco... 

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Sunsets   Stockholm

Sunsets, Stockholm

 9 Reviews  If the weather is nice then you have to go to Kakn?stornet TV tower where you can see a beautiful sunset while you are eating dinner in the tower restaurant. I've taken this picture there. Don't... 

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Norrmalm   Stockholm

Norrmalm, Stockholm

 6 Reviews  This is the main library. It was designed by the well reputated architect Gunnar Asplund in 1928. Around the big central cylindric hall there are four long book rooms. All together forms a cubic... 

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Stadshuset (City Hall)   Stockholm

Stadshuset (City Hall), Stockholm

 14 Reviews  Visit the city hall. Here you can take the tour and see, amongst other, the hall where the Nobel prize banquet is held. When visiting, do not forget to take the lift to the top of the tower. From up... 

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Skärgården (Stockholm Archipelago)   Stockholm

Skärgården (Stockholm Archipelago), Stockholm

 8 Reviews  If you only have a day in Stockholm, take the open-top bus tour to see the highlights of the city. You'll be impressed with how many parks and how much water there is every where! And yes, Old Town... 

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Djurgården   Stockholm

Djurgården, Stockholm

 14 Reviews  This big island containing the famous Vasa museum, the royal park and a amusement park, also a open air museum with traditional houses(skansen), the Nordic museum. First of all this island is a big... 

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Drottningholm   Stockholm

Drottningholm, Stockholm

 7 Reviews  Drottning street is the main shopping street in Stockholm.. It is a pedestranized street with many shops located each side.. A nice place to walk around in the old city.. The picture shows the... 

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Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace)   Stockholm

Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace), Stockholm

 14 Reviews  The Museum Tre Kroner is part of the complex of museums located at the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan. What you'll find inside is: 1. foundations of the 13th century defensive walls 2. exhibits which were... 

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City on Water   Stockholm

City on Water, Stockholm

 11 Reviews  Tall ships always look majestic and here’s one that you can sleep in. For the last 60 years, the af Chapman has served as a youth hostel . Moored on the western shore of the islet Skeppsholmen in... 

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Churches   Stockholm

Churches, Stockholm

 7 Reviews  Just go walk around the city and you will see the most beautiful buildings, particularly the churches. I am told that the national government pays for the upkeep or restorations of the buildings.... 

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Skansen   Stockholm

Skansen, Stockholm

 9 Reviews  While having an outdoor lunch at one of the picnic areas at Skansen we made a new friend. Something tells me he really only liked us for our food though :/ He was pretty tame and quite happy eating... 

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Kungsträdgården   Stockholm

Kungsträdgården, Stockholm

 4 Reviews  It's quite often some free concert in Kungsträdgården. On tuesdays during the summer the local radio station P5 use to have live broadcast with some current well known Swedish artist. Other radio... 

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Östermalm   Stockholm

Östermalm, Stockholm

 6 Reviews  If you are going to meet an online friend that you never meet before, the easiest place to find each other is at the Mushroom in Stureplan! Get off from Ostermalmstorg subway station. my friend took... 

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Sergelstorg   Stockholm

Sergelstorg, Stockholm

 7 Reviews  Sergels Torg Square The square sits in the central Stockholm. Basically, there's nothing special in this square, but it's definitely the centre of activity for much of the year.  

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Skeppsholmen   Stockholm

Skeppsholmen, Stockholm

 3 Reviews  Skeppsholmen, small island between Gamla Stan and Djurgården. There are three museums (the modern art museum, Far East museum and the Swedish museum of architecture) and the boat hostel : the Chapman.... 

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The counties of Sweden

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This page is about Jönköpings Län, but if you are looking for specific info about one of the other counties (läns) you can click on these links below. On each of these pages I will give you a description of the county and places worth while visiting.The Swedish counties from south to north:Götaland (South Sweden):Skåne länBlekinge länHallands länKronobergs länKalmar länGotlands länVästra Götalands länJönköpings LänÖstergötlands länSvealand (Central Sweden):Värmlands länÖrebro länSödermanlands länStockholms länVästmanlands länUppsala länDalarnas länNorrland (North Sweden):Gävleborg länJämtlands länVästernorrlands länVästerbottens länNorrbottens län

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Sheraton  Stockholm

 18 Reviews and 1106 Opinions  The Stockholm Sheraton, considered one of the best hotels in all of Sweden. I found the place to be... 

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Q:  Will be docking Aug 7, 2010 at 8 a.m. and have to been on board ship 5 p.m. Want a English speaking guided tour. Does anyone... 

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A: Public transportation is excellent, but at which port are you docking? Then I could tell you how to go to/from there to the city. With that time frame, I'd say visit... 

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