"At the heart of the archipelago" Stockholm by bzh

Stockholm Travel Guide: 5,179 reviews and 9,293 photos

Sedish flag and af Chapman hostel - Stockholm

Stockholm is located in a very unusual setting. It has been built on a spot where the main landmass of Sweden starts breaking up to form an archipelago that opens into the Baltic sea. As a result, water is omnipresent in Stockholm and small and big boats can be seen moored all over the place.

The old city

Royal Palace and Storkyrkan

At the centre of Stockholm is a small island called Gamla Stan, the old city. This is the traditional and historical centre of the town. The Royal Palace and some of the most scenic monuments are located there.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Superb town, not too large, with water everywhere
Cons:Very cold in winter

Last visit to Stockholm: Mar 2003
Intro Updated May 4, 2003
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Reviews (15)

Business in the centre of town Hotels (3)

Kung Carl is right in the centre of Stockholm and offers all standard 5 star ammenities at a reasonnable price (well,... more travel advice

Spot the flag Favorites (1)

Swedes, like most Scandinavians, are very poud of their flag. Try to spot as many of the yellow and blue emblem as you... more travel advice

Sail the Baltic Transportation (3)

Stockholm is linked by ferry to most harbours of the Baltic sea, including Helsinki and Tallin. The ferry harbour is... more travel advice

Trendy food in a shopping centre Restaurants (4)

Stures is an open plan snack-bar / café in the Sture Gallerian shopping centre. You can have everything from a simple... more travel advice

Shopping (2)
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What to Pack (1)
Winter packing list

Things to Do (1)
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sahlenare Dec 8, 2003 at 11:48 AM Report Abuse

Thanx for the tip on Kryp in, I live here and didnt know about it :) Thanks! //Cheers
Todd64 May 4, 2003 at 12:01 PM Report Abuse

This page is really coming along quite nicely. Sure to be an excellent guide in the near future. Can't wait to come back for more. Thanx! :)