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Top sights Stockholm
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Stockholm – City built on Islands
August 14, 15 and 16 2016
Exactly one year ago, I have visited Stockholm with my friend Thea. I was so excited about Stockholm that I
felt that my husband had to see it. So here we are again in Stockholm. The capital city of Sweden a nice and
modern city located on a number of islands. The main islands form a barrier between Lake Mälar and the
Baltic Sea.
We will only spend three days in this lovely city and will of course share our adventures with you.
On the General Information tab you will find some information on public transport, money, weather etc.. If
you have any questions, please contact us.
1. Strandvägen
After we had brought our luggage at the hotel, we made a nice walk along the Strandvägen promenade.
Walking on Strandvägen (1,2 km) you see on one side beautiful apartments and the theatre Dramaten. The
theatre and apartments have been built in the late 19
th
and early 20
th
century in an Art Nouveau and
Renaissance style. The buildings give the feeling if you are walking on a Parisian boulevard. The architect Isak
Gustaf Clason set the tone by building the first apartment (Bünsow House) for the industrial Friedrich
Bünsow. Nowadays only the rich and famous can afford an apartment at the Strandvägen boulevard.
At the other side you see sailboats, ships and ferries, which bring the people to the various islands. You see
the tall ship of the Vasa Museet and the attractions of Gröna Lunds Tivoli on the island Djurgården.
2. Boat trip around the island Djurgården
Seeing all the sightseeing boats, we decide to make a tour with one of them. We buy a ticket at a ticket office
at the beginning of Strandvägen and wait for the boat to come. Our boat will make a tour around the island
Djurgården. On this island one can find many museums, parks and an amusement park called Gröna Lunds
Tivoli. At the other bank we see an impressive park called Ladugårdsgärdet, which is used by the inhabitants
of Stockholm to recreate. On the way back, we see the island Gamla Stan, where the origin of the city lies
and where the Royal Palace is located. At the other side there is the island Skeppsholmen with its many
museums and dance theatre.
5. Gamla Stan
After a nice breakfast we take the subway to the island Gamla Stan which means literally old town. It has a
Medieval atmosphere with small and narrow alleyways and merchant houses. The main square in the center
of the town is called Stortorget, it is very picturesque, here you will also find the Nobel Museet. This part of
the city gives you a feeling as if you are playing a role in a fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen (who is by the
way Danish). There are old churches, small shops selling typical Swedish products, cafes and restaurants. We
were there very early in the morning but a few hours later it became very busy with tourists.
6. Skansen
We take the subway close to the island Djurgården, where we will pay a visit to the oldest outdoor museum
in the world namely Skansen. It was founded by the teacher Artur Hazelius in 1891, he wanted to show the
inhabitants of Stockholm how the people in other parts of Sweden lived.
The museum is a kind of scale model of Sweden in the 18
th
and 19
th
century. One find exact copies of
houses, farms, workshops, shops, churches, wind mills and community centers. In these buildings there are
figurants in traditional costumes, who will tell and explain you what the building was meant for, who lived
there and what their profession was. The buildings are situated in a beautiful landscape, with all native
plants and trees.
In the north part of the museum, there is a small zoo with only Scandinavian animals, like for example bears,
wolfs and reindeer.
A very interesting museum, which gives a good impression of the live in Sweden in the previous centuries.
7. ABBA Museet
On our way back to the hotel, we pass the ABBA Museet. Last year I have visited it with my friend Thea, who
is a great ABBA fan. The museum opened its doors in 2013 and is totally dedicated to the pop group ABBA,
which had their peak in the seventies and eighties of the 20
th
century. The museum tells about the lives of
the four group members and their success. The museum is very interactive, one can sing along and dance
on the hits of ABBA. If you are a fan of ABBA then this museum is an absolute must see!
Tip 1: Indian Restaurant
Nearby our hotel we discovered a very excellent Indian Restaurant called Indian
Palace at the 20 Sibyllegatan in the district Östermalm.
Tip 2: Dala horse
What to buy for a souvenir coming back from Stockholm? A Dala horse is a good choice.
The origin of the red wooden horse lies in the region Dalarna, where the men carved the
horses out of wood during the long winter months and sold them on the market as an
extra income. Later the horses were painted inspired by the traditional colors and
patterns of the Dalarna region. The Dala horse became world famous during the World
Exhibition which took place in New York in 1939. The Swedes had placed a giant Dala
horse next to their pavilion, which attracted much attention of the visitors.
3. Moderna Museet
When we wake up it is raining a little, so we decide to visit one of the many museums. We choose for the
Moderna Museet on the island Skeppsholmen. As the name suggests this museum has an outstanding
collection of modern and contemporary art. Outside the museum there is a Sculpture Park with sculptures
of i.a. Niki de Saint Phalle. Inside we are welcomed by the beautiful pear sculpture of Yayoi Kusama. The
museum has an important collection of paintings of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Salvador Dalí and many
others. There is a permanent exhibition which is free and a changing exhibition for which one must buy a
ticket.
4. Södermalm
When we come out the museum it has stopped raining. We take the subway to the island Södermalm. This
island has a high cliff from where we will have a nice view over the other islands. It has lively streets with
boutiques, galleries, shops, cafes and restaurants. Soon we find the Söder Mälarstrand from which we have
a fantastic view over the other islands.
We have a good view on the Stadshuset with its three golden crowns. This building was built between 1911
and 1923 by the architect Ragnar Östberg. In the Blue hall of the Stadshuset the Nobel prize gala dinner
takes place each year in December.
After some exploring of this part of Stockholm and coming to the conclusion that every island has its own
atmosphere, we take the subway back to our hotel.
Hotel tip Stockholm: During our stay in Stockholm, we booked a room at the Riddargatan,
which is located at the Riddargatan no. 14 in Stockholm. The hotel is situated in the district
Östermalmstorg, close to the Metro station (T-bana) Östermalmstorg. The Riddargatan is
within walking distance from the shopping center, the ferry terminal, Strandvägen and the
Island Djurgården. The staff is friendly, the rooms are modern, clean and well insulated.
If you are interested in this hotel, please check here the availability and most advantageous
offers for this hotel.
Hotel Riddargatan
Stockholm - Sweden
Top sights Stockholm
Stockholm – City built on Islands
August 14, 15 and 16 2016
Exactly one year ago, I have visited Stockholm
with my friend Thea. I was so excited about
Stockholm that I felt that my husband had to see
it. So here we are again in Stockholm. The capital
city of Sweden a nice and modern city located on
a number of islands. The main islands form a
barrier between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea.
We will only spend three days in this lovely city
and will of course share our adventures with you.
On the General Information tab you will find
some information on public transport, money,
weather etc.. If you have any questions, please
contact us.
1. Strandvägen
After we had brought our luggage at the hotel, we
made a nice walk along the Strandvägen
promenade. Walking on Strandvägen (1,2 km) you
see on one side beautiful apartments and the
theatre Dramaten. The theatre and apartments
have been built in the late 19
th
and early 20
th
century in an Art Nouveau and Renaissance style.
The buildings give the feeling if you are walking on
a Parisian boulevard. The architect Isak Gustaf
Clason set the tone by building the first apartment
(Bünsow House) for the industrial Friedrich
Bünsow. Nowadays only the rich and famous can
afford an apartment at the Strandvägen
boulevard.
At the other side you see sailboats, ships and
ferries, which bring the people to the various
islands. You see the tall ship of the Vasa Museet
and the attractions of Gröna Lunds Tivoli on the
island Djurgården.
2. Boat trip around the island Djurgården
Seeing all the sightseeing boats, we decide to
make a tour with one of them. We buy a ticket at a
ticket office at the beginning of Strandvägen and
wait for the boat to come. Our boat will make a
tour around the island Djurgården. On this island
one can find many museums, parks and an
amusement park called Gröna Lunds Tivoli. At the
other bank we see an impressive park called
Ladugårdsgärdet, which is used by the inhabitants
of Stockholm to recreate. On the way back, we see
the island Gamla Stan, where the origin of the city
lies and where the Royal Palace is located. At the
other side there is the island Skeppsholmen with
its many museums and dance theatre.
3. Moderna Museet
When we wake up it is raining a little, so we decide
to visit one of the many museums. We choose for
the Moderna Museet on the island Skeppsholmen.
As the name suggests this museum has an
outstanding collection of modern and
contemporary art. Outside the museum there is a
Sculpture Park with sculptures of i.a. Niki de Saint
Phalle. Inside we are welcomed by the beautiful
pear sculpture of Yayoi Kusama. The museum has
an important collection of paintings of Pablo
Picasso, Henri Matisse, Salvador Dalí and many
others. There is a permanent exhibition which is
free and a changing exhibition for which one must
buy a ticket.
4. Södermalm
When we come out the museum it has stopped
raining. We take the subway to the island
Södermalm. This island has a high cliff from where
we will have a nice view over the other islands. It
has lively streets with boutiques, galleries, shops,
cafes and restaurants. Soon we find the Söder
Mälarstrand from which we have a fantastic view
over the other islands.
We have a good view on the Stadshuset with its
three golden crowns. This building was built
between 1911 and 1923 by the architect Ragnar
Östberg. In the Blue hall of the Stadshuset the
Nobel prize gala dinner takes place each year in
December.
After some exploring of this part of Stockholm and
coming to the conclusion that every island has its
own atmosphere, we take the subway back to our
hotel.
5. Gamla Stan
After a nice breakfast we take the subway to the
island Gamla Stan which means literally old town.
It has a Medieval atmosphere with small and
narrow alleyways and merchant houses. The main
square in the center of the town is called
Stortorget, it is very picturesque, here you will also
find the Nobel Museet. This part of the city gives
you a feeling as if you are playing a role in a
fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen (who is by the
way Danish). There are old churches, small shops
selling typical Swedish products, cafes and
restaurants. We were there very early in the
morning but a few hours later it became very busy
with tourists.
6. Skansen
We take the subway close to the island
Djurgården, where we will pay a visit to the oldest
outdoor museum in the world namely Skansen. It
was founded by the teacher Artur Hazelius in
1891, he wanted to show the inhabitants of
Stockholm how the people in other parts of
Sweden lived.
The museum is a kind of scale model of Sweden in
the 18
th
and 19
th
century. One find exact copies of
houses, farms, workshops, shops, churches, wind
mills and community centers. In these buildings
there are figurants in traditional costumes, who
will tell and explain you what the building was
meant for, who lived there and what their
profession was. The buildings are situated in a
beautiful landscape, with all native plants and
trees.
In the north part of the museum, there is a small
zoo with only Scandinavian animals, like for
example bears, wolfs and reindeer.
A very interesting museum, which gives a good
impression of the live in Sweden in the previous
centuries.
7. ABBA Museet
On our way back to the hotel, we pass the ABBA
Museet. Last year I have visited it with my friend
Thea, who is a great ABBA fan. The museum opened
its doors in 2013 and is totally dedicated to the pop
group ABBA, which had their peak in the seventies
and eighties of the 20
th
century. The museum tells
about the lives of the four group members and their
success. The museum is very interactive, one can
sing along and dance on the hits of ABBA. If you are
a fan of ABBA then this museum is an absolute
must see!
Tip 1: Indian Restaurant
Nearby our hotel we discovered a
very excellent Indian Restaurant
called Indian Palace at the 20
Sibyllegatan in the district
Östermalm.
Tip 2: Dala horse
What to buy for a souvenir coming
back from Stockholm? A Dala horse is
a good choice. The origin of the red
wooden horse lies in the region
Dalarna, where the men carved the
horses out of wood during the long
winter months and sold them on the
market as an extra income. Later the
horses were painted inspired by the
traditional colors and patterns of the
Dalarna region. The Dala horse
became world famous during the
World Exhibition which took place in
New York in 1939. The Swedes had
placed a giant Dala horse next to their
pavilion, which attracted much
attention of the visitors.
Hotel tip Stockholm: During our
stay in Stockholm, we booked a
room at the Riddargatan, which is
located at the Riddargatan no. 14
in Stockholm. The hotel is situated
in the district Östermalmstorg,
close to the Metro station (T-bana)
Östermalmstorg. The Riddargatan
is within walking distance from the
shopping center, the ferry
terminal, Strandvägen and the
Island Djurgården. The staff is
friendly, the rooms are modern,
clean and well insulated.
If you are interest in this hotel,
please check here the availability
and most advantageous offers for
this hotel.
Hotel Riddargatan
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