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Tips about boating Outdoor Activities Review

As there is so much water around Stockholm, this is a perfect place to go boating, especially in and around the Stockholm archipelago.

Between June 1 - September 24, you can arrange sailing trips at the Tourist Center. They offer one day or multi-day trips with an experienced captain.

You can also hire your own boat. A good contact is "Tvillingarnas". Telephone: 663 3739. They are open from 8 AM to 1 AM daily in summer.

Approximate prices:

Two-Four person yachts: 800 Swedish Krone for four hours, 1200 Swedish Krone per day

There are also different types of motorboats as well as RIB Zodiacs that can be rented.

Theme: Boating/Sailing

Ice Hockey matches Globen Review

If you want to see an ice hockey match, you'll have to visit Stockholm between October and April. There are matches 2-3 times per week in what is called "Globen". Tickets run from 150 Swedish Krone and up. During summer, you may be lucky to find a hockey match, like in August 2004 there will be a match between Sweden and Finland--tickets costs 295 Swedish Krone!

For more information about tickets and matches, check the website www.globen.se.

They also have concerts here--in 2004 they'll have people like Phil Collins, Cher, Whitesnake, etc....

Directions: Metro "Globen"

Theme: Sports Watching

Website: http://www.globen.se