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Top Stockholm Attractions
The first time you visit Stockholm, or any new
destination, the question asked isn’t usually what attractions
should be scene but what attraction to see first, what to expect,
how to get there, and how much time is needed. We’ve provided
tips, advice, and other information about the top tourist attractions
in Stockholm to help with your itinerary planning.
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Skansen Museum
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Djurgårdsslätten 4951 |
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SEK 50 - 80 |
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+46 (0)8 4428000 |
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www.skansen.se |
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Within close proximity to Old Town Stockholm is the open-air museum
Skansen. You can easily spend several hours browsing around Skansen
Museum especially during the warm months. More then 150 dwellings
were relocated from all over Sweden to Skansen where they are scattered
over 30 hectares (75 acres). The majority of which are from the
18th and 19th centuries. Each dwelling contains various exhibits.
Windmills, a manor house, and a complete town quarter are amongst
those on display. Swedish craft making such as glass blowing and
weaving are also demonstrated. Evenings in Skansen can be lively.
Folk dancing and live concerts are popular activities. During the
summer international stars often perform at Skansen. If you get
hungry you will have no problem finding something tasty to eat.
There are dozens of vendor shops.
More Information:
 www.brugge.be
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Kungliga Slottet
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Swedish Royal Palace also called Kungliga Slottet is amongst Stockholm’s
premier tourist destinations. The royal residents is the world’s
largest original royal palace. The King and Queen prefer to live
at Drottningholm. Consequently, the Royal Palace is usually open
to the public. Inside you’ll find a lavish baroque decor.
Kungliga Slottet remains their official residents. The palace was
constructed on the site of the old palace that burned down in 1697.
Portions of the old palace that remained in tack were used in the
construction.
The changing of the guard occurs daily at 12:05 PM. The entertaining
event draws a large crowd. Unlike Buckingham Palace, visitors are
not constrained by a gate. Therefore, you’ll get a much better
view of the event. In the summer months the changing of the guard
is accompanied by a parade.
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Vasa Ship Museum
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Galärvarvet, Djurgården |
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Adluts 80 SEK, Children Free |
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08-519 548 00 |
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www.vasamuseet.se |
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If you visit only one sight in Stockholm, visit the Vasa. The
Vasa is the world’s oldest ship. Presently it resides in a
museum built especially for that purpose. In 1628, the Royal Warship
Vasa sank to the bottom of the Stockholm harbor where it remained
undisturbed for hundreds of years. In 1961, the ship was excavated
from its resting spot. The Vasa was removed from the harbor in astonishing
condition. Much of the vessel remained in tack including several
hundred decorative sculptures in addition to many other items of
archaeological interest. Parts of the Vasa have been restored so
that you can get a true feel for how life was on the ship. A tour
is offered that provides some interesting facts about the ship's
history.
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Stadshuset
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Hantverkarg 1 |
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Adults 60 SEK, Children Free |
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08/508 29 058 |
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www2.stockholm.se |
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Stockholm’s City Hall (Stadshuset) is amongst the finest examples of
modern architecture in the world. Stadshuset is located on the island
of Kungsholmen just south of Central Station. Construction on Stadshuset
was completed in 1923. Stockholm’s City Hall is one of city’s
top icons. City Hall tours are offered daily at various time. Tours
cover the two main courts, the council chamber, and the Blue Hall
where the Noble Prize banquet is held. Tours typically last a couple
hours.
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Skansen Museum
Within close proximity to Old Town Stockholm is the open-air museum Skansen.
You can easily spend several hours browsing around Skansen Museum
especially during the warm months. More then 150 dwellings were
relocated from all over Sweden to Skansen where they are scattered
over 30 hectares (75 acres). The majority of which are from the
18th and 19th centuries. Each dwelling contains various exhibits.
Windmills, a manor house, and a complete town quarter are amongst
those on display. Swedish craft making such as glass blowing and
weaving are also demonstrated. Evenings in Skansen can be lively.
Folk dancing and live concerts are popular activities. During the
summer international starts often perform at Skansen. If you get
hungry you will have no problem finding something tasting to eat.
There are dozens of vendor shops.
More Information:
www.brugge.be
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Stockholm Travel Guides
Frommer's Stockholm
Lonely Planet Stockholm
Let's Go Stockholm
Fodors Stockholm
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