Places To Visit In Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is a beautiful city with a lot to offer a traveller. Easily accessible from the airport with a short train ride that leads into the center of the city. The main part of the city lies on fourteen islands that are connected.

From museums on the ancient vikings, to modern art galleries there is a lot to see. Stockholm also has Skansen an open air museum that lies near quite a few of the museums. Be sure to check with the museums as few have free or reduced price entrance on certain days. Take a tour of the city by water as there is a lot of it around!!

The old city - Gamla Stan - is a maze of alleys and squares. There are great shops and cafes in this area and it's definately worth a visit; however since it is more touristy it can be more expensive. It is also where the Royal Palace is located and guarded.

For shopping, stay near central station/Norrmalm area for a wide array of shops. South of Gamla Stan is Södermalm which is full of good cheap eats and pubs. Accommodations are plentiful in Stockholm and it's hard to go wrong with any of them since Sweden has a high standard for their hospitality industry and everything is easily accessibly by tunnelbana(subway), city bus, bike, or even your own two feet!

While it can be very expensive like other Scandinavian Countries, there is something for everyone, and a few attractions are free to get into.