Stockholm

Stockholm is a haven for museum lovers. The city boasts dozens of museums covering subjects from famous writers to rare toys and almost anything in between. After you’ve done the obvious ones try these five – lesser known but equally worth a visit...

By Madeleine Hyde | For even the most hardened of explorers, getting your bearings when arriving in a new city for the first time isn’t the easiest of tasks. That is as true in the Scandinavian capital of cool as it is anywhere else on the planet, so this selection of essential travel tips for first-time visitors to Stockholm will put you at ease...

Stockholm’s subway system is truly one of a kind. One hundred stations, each with unique art on its platform, walls or waiting hall. Since 1957 artists have played a key role when new stations have been built. And over time the metro’s older stations – planned and built without any art – have been spruced up with beautiful statues, murals, and installations...

With access to live sailings and the best fares on a number of ferry routes in and around Scandinavia, at Direct Ferries you are sure to find the right ferry crossing at the lowest price. Direct Ferries have numerous options in Scandinavia connecting many destinations to each other covering a large choice of crossings from the shortest and cheapest to the longest and most luxurious. Find ferry timetables and prices for your ferry crossing around Scandinavia by selecting your preferred route from the fare search, number of passengers, and then click search.

The Swedish capital is famously expensive but we’ve still managed to create this epic guide showing 110 cheap and free things to do in Stockholm. Whether you want to go gallery hopping, get behind the wheel of the nation’s newest cars, or simply dress up like the Swedish king, we’ll show you how it’s done.

Stockholm stretches across fourteen separate islands, which are separated by twisting canals and open waterways. No matter where you go in the city, it seems like you’re never too far from the shoreline.

Welcome to Stockholm, a city spread across countless islands and Scandinavia’s undisputed capital of cool. The coffee culture, award-winning design, beautiful buildings, outstanding restaurants and effortless natural beauty make this city an obvious travel choice, but a trip to Stockholm comes with its challenges. Sweden is not known for its warmth, for starters; nor is it exactly a budget destination.

Welcome to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The city is built on 14 islands which invite you to take part of the stockholmer’s way of life by discovering our history and experiencing our surroundings. Many of SkandiTrip's customers plan a camping night near to the campervan rental station to get a full day of touristing in Stockholm. We recommend to stay around Stockholm the first or the last day of your camping tour.

If you're looking for unique food experiences in Sweden, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Here are ten culinary highlights – from regional delicacies and traditional Swedish food to modern fine dining – that should feature on anyone's foodie bucket list...

Enjoy incredible savings at top attractions with the All-Inclusive Pass. From archipelago adventures, to Viking treasures...

Apparently art is really important in Sweden. They have long, dark winters so I guess it gives them lots of time to spend inside being creative. And art is so important that Stockholm has literally covered their subway stations with art!

Wild and mysterious, the far north of Sweden shivers through months of almost complete darkness only to burst into life during summertime, when the days seem practically never-ending. For clean air, dazzling frozen landscapes and sheer otherworldliness, there are few places better in Europe.

Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö are popular travel destinations all year round. During the summer months some of the smaller cities are also visited by many tourists, especially if they are situated by a lake (such as Örebro, Jönköping, Växjö) or by the sea (Kalmar, Halmstad, Karlskrona).

Nordic Visitor has been creating excellent travel experiences for customers in Iceland since it was established in 2002. Since then, we have grown across the Nordic region, while retaining our passionate belief that your trip should be memorable for all the right reasons.

Please check for travel restrictions before booking and travelling to an accommodation. Travel may be permitted only for certain purposes and in particular, touristic travel may not be allowed...

The Euro is the official currency of the European Union in circulation since 1998, about 23 years. In addition, 38 other countries use this money, see the FAQ for more details. The euro is abbreviated by the currency code EUR by ISO:4217 standard, and sign € it's a symbol.

Regardless of whether you are on vacation or on a business trip - knowing a few words in the local language will make it much easier for you to communicate with the locals. And thanks to modern translation apps, you don't have to pack heavy dictionaries either - you can simply use the translator apps on your smartphone or tablet.