The most enjoyable way to explore Stockholm is on foot. The oldest part of the city, Gamla Stan, is extremely compact, and lots of Stockholm’s main sights are within a half-hour walk of that neighbourhood. If you start to get tired or want to strike out beyond the city centre, you can always let the public […]
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Stockholm stretches across fourteen separate islands, which are separated by twisting canals and open waterways. No matter where you go in the city, it seems like you’re never too far from the shoreline. Alejandro (CC) Because so many locals commute from one island to another, ferries make up an important part of the public transport
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The Swedish capital is famously expensive but we’ve still managed to create this epic guide showing 110 cheap and free things to do in Stockholm. Whether you want to go gallery hopping, get behind the wheel of the nation’s newest cars, or simply dress up like the Swedish king, we’ll show you how it’s done. As this guide
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Stockholm’s Viking Museum is one of the best places in the world to learn about the fascinating history of the Viking Age. We had the pleasure of speaking to Eric Östergren – one of the museum’s amazing Viking experts – and asked him to take us through the museum’s collection and more. Read on to
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Sweden might be small but it’s home to some of the world’s most amazing places to stay. Travel around the country and you’ll soon start encountering quirky hotels and hostels that go way beyond the usual bed-in-a-box format of most modern digs. In this guide we’ve rounded up some of Sweden’s most iconic and creative
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Winter may not be the warmest time to visit Sweden, but if you fancy visiting in the snowy season there’s no shortage of fun tours and cold-weather activities that you can sign up for. From ice-fishing to husky sledging, skating to moose safaris, you can have plenty of fun in the snow and on the
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Who doesn’t love a Swedish smörgåsbord? This tempting table groaning full of tasty hot and cold dishes is a treat for the eye and for the stomach. But what does a traditional smörgåsbord consist of? And what’s the difference between a buffet and a smörgåsbord? Read on to find out all you need to know
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