"Stockholm in 5 days" Top 5 Page for this destination Stockholm by wadekorzan


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I spent 5 days in Stockholm, and I feel I got to see alot of what the city has to offer. Yet, of course, there was so much which I still did not see.

Two things I remember most of Stockholm can be seen in this picture: water, and elegance. Stockholm is built on fourteen islands, so no matter what you do, you'll end up going back and forth between them, crossing over bridges, and feeling the cool northern Scandinavian breezes. Each island certainly has its own character, and its worth spending time getting to know each one for what it has to offer.

I was particularly taken with Gamla Stan, Stockholm's old town, particularly in the evening, when the shops were closed, the day tourists were gone, and magic was in the air.

The Swedish Flag

A yellow cross on a blue background---outstanding colors of this Nordic land. There are many reasons for the Swedish flag being blue and yellow. The flowers, the lakes, yellow cornfields against the blue of a summer’s sky and the blue eyes and blonde hair of the girls. There are the same today as when the flag was first raised above Swedish soil in the 16th century.

For those who know the futbol (soccor) team Boca Juniors here in my home Argentina...we have the same colors because they decided that the colors of the team would be the same colors as the flag of the first ship they saw coming into port..and it was a ship from Sweden!

Map of Sweden

Stockholm is located along the central east coast of Sweden. From most places in Europe it only takes 2-3 hours to get there by air, there are trains coming from Norway and up from Denmark and beyond, and there is an extensive ferry system connecting Stockholm to Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Germany...so you see, there is no reason not to come when it is so easy to get here!

OK, from Argentina I have to admit, it IS far, but it was still worth the trip!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A beautiful city with lots to see and do
  • Cons:Quite expensive!
  • In a nutshell:Water, islands, elegant architecture, museums, and a beautiful old town
  • Last visit to Stockholm: May 2004
  • Intro Updated Jun 7, 2004
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    Wild_Orchid Feb 14, 2008 at 11:57 PM Report Abuse

    I enjoyed the virtual tour of Stockholm. thank you! :-)

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    Toshioohsako Dec 13, 2007 at 2:14 PM Report Abuse

    thanks for this nice introduction of Stockholm. You reduced my work. Greetings

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    mvtouring Jan 23, 2007 at 10:45 PM Report Abuse

    What a great page! I intend visiting in 2008, hope I make it. Thanks ;

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    hindu1936 May 5, 2006 at 5:46 PM Report Abuse

    thanks for the great info and good photos. tips about small things are often the best. thank you

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    lilac_flower Nov 15, 2005 at 11:55 AM Report Abuse

    Very useful information about the means of transport's ticket system..Now I've finally understood how does it work! You're best than SL site! And I share your motto at all!

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    polardabar Mar 26, 2005 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

    Stockholm rocks! Keep it up, polar*

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    Maline Feb 25, 2005 at 1:22 PM Report Abuse

    Good info, and you were here only 5 days? Just one thing: It's Marten Trotsigs Grand, NOT Trotsky, he was a completely different guy :-))

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    magor65 Oct 13, 2004 at 2:04 PM Report Abuse

    Thank you for interesting and detailed information. I must admit though that I liked Skansen very much. Your advice on Tourist Information proved very useful.

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    newwave Oct 3, 2004 at 4:11 PM Report Abuse

    Nice page. Stockholm seems such a nice place.

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    pepples46 Aug 19, 2004 at 7:30 PM Report Abuse

    excellent page, so much to see and do in Stockholm, I liked the old Town very much. thanx for sharing your exceptional good tips

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