The 10 Best Things to Do in Stockholm

 

Stockholm, the beautiful city built upon a myriad of islands, is an exhilarating blend of proud heritage and progressive aesthetics, of cosmopolitan flair and a deep-rooted love of nature. Things to do in Stockholm which will help you to understand Sweden's past include the following:

1. Immerse yourself in the Viking past with a visit to Gamla Stan, the medieval start to modern-day Stockholm. Walk through charming, narrow alleyways that wind past ancient churches, but be sure to make your way to the Royal Palace to take in the Changing of the Guard ceremony.



2. What was King Gustav II Adolf's loss can be your gain. A Swedish naval vessel, the Vasa, was two years in the making and twenty minutes in the sailing before she sank. But, in the intervening 333 years before she was salvaged, what was preserved was the world's most intact 17th century ship.

3. While visiting Djurgarden, bring along a picnic basket. This island serves as a green respite to the city's bustle, and offers not only walking and biking paths, but also plenty of places to feast outdoors while soaking in some great views of the city.

4. Skansen is an open-air museum which showcases the traditional crafts at work in Sweden as existed before the Industrial Revolution. With 150 traditional buildings--most of them original, and brought to Skansen piece by piece--the museum is staffed by craftsmen such as glass-blowers, bakers, shoemakers, and tanners.

5. Before you leave Djurgarden, any children in tow deserve to enjoy some time at Junibacken, home to "Villa Villekulla". Remember Pippi Longstocking, fictional creation of Swede Astrid Lindgren? Well, you can visit her house, dress in her clothes and slide down her roof. In this fresh take on a children's museum, a themed train ride, a theater, and a large children's lit bookstore are also available.

Looking forward, things to do in Stockholm which will help you revel in its vitality and its progressive bent include the following:

6. A visit to the City Hall brings you to the host building for the annual Nobel Prize banquet. This building also boasts a 10,000-pipe organ, the Council Chamber, and the Nobel Prize Museum.

7. In the mood for art? Stockholm offers world-class museums for any taste in the visual world. The National Museum offers art from the Middle Ages up through the 19th century, and the Moderna Museet covers the 20th century. This capital city also offers the Kulturhuset, a hub for many things cultural, whether it be theater, concerts, or lectures.

8. Try one of the best Swedish smorgasbords available, as offered in the Varanda Restaurant at the Grand Hotel.

9. Okay. This may surprise you, but Sweden is the third largest exporter of music in the world, and the Swedish pop and rock scene has grown much larger than ABBA. Check out the variety in local music.

10. As lovely or as lively as other attractions are, be sure to save room on your itinerary for a ferry trip to the archipelago, some 24000 beautiful islands in all.

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