Modernity meets tranquility. Trend-setting restaurants and vibrant nightclubs next to idyllic archipelago; Welcome to a city where it is easy to breathe – and to feel your pulse. Well-preserved medieval buildings stand alongside modern architecture. And just outside the city, there is a rich archipelago of 24,000 islands waiting to be explored. Wander back in time on twisting cobblestone lanes, and fast-forward through to dazzlingly chic modernity!
Welcome to Stockholm!Day-1 – Gamla Stan( the Old city), The Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Nybroplan.
Day-2- The VASA Museum, the ABBA Museum/Grona Lund Tivoli.
Day-3 – City Hall, VisitThe capital of the Archipelago-Vaxholm.
Day -1Gamla Stan– The original heart of Stockholm, which is a walkable distance from the central bus station. If you turn to your right from the main bus stand you will have to walk for about 15 minutes enjoying the views of the city and Lo! You are at the entrance of the old city. Nowhere is Stockholm’s 750-year history better illustrated than here, one of the largest and best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. Gamla Stan dates back to the 13th century, even though most of the surviving buildings are from the 1700s and 1800s. Surprisingly, this lively and very sought-after district was once considered the slum of Stockholm from the mid 19th to 20th century.
Today, its narrow cobblestone streets make for a colorful labyrinth through the beautifully preserved old buildings and gothic churches as well as excellent cafés, bars, restaurants, and shops. From the bridge, you get a magnificent view of the Royal Palace as well as the cathedral. This part of the city also contains many art galleries, museums and other attractions, including the Nobel Museum and the Royal Palace. You can also visit the first bar and the first restaurant in the gullies. It is an unexplainable experience to peek and taste at those bars! After enjoying pizza along with some red wine, I walked along the streets bathing in the lit street and landed at the Central metro station to enliven the nightlife and shopping at Nybroplan. The street has almost all brands and has a huge collection of bags and leather goods. Bargaining is beneficial and most of them speak English. Finally, to unwind around 11 p.m. we walked into a nightclub.
P.S- You must be well dressed to enter nightclubs. People are tipsy before they get in. The drinks are pretty expensive. It is advisable to sip a beer/wine to keep up with the manners.
Day-2Commuting in Sweden is not all an issue as you have metro to move around the city and some areas can be covered by foot. I stayed at Kungsholmsgatan, right next to Radhuset station (town hall subway). So visiting places was not at all an issue. The first point of the visit was to Vasamuseet- The Vasa Museum on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm which showcases one of the best-preserved 17th-century ships ever salvaged. The Swedish warship Vasa, one of most heavily armed and ornamented of its time, sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was recovered mostly intact from the Stockholm Harbour in 1961. It is now one of Sweden’s most popular attractions. You can spend about 2 hours in the museum.Tickets: Adults: SEK 130 -Students: SEK 110
You can opt for guided tours as well as watch Vasa movies inside the museum.Next up around the corner will be ABBA Museum- a perfect place to dwell into Sweden’s most famous band and the rich music history. You will also experience the Swedish amusement parks and rides.
Tickets: 250 SEK Adult- 95 SEK ( Children 7-15 years) It takes about 3-4 hours to have a thorough visit and enjoy the rides. The park closes at 6 p.m in the evening.I called it a day and mechanically walked to the subway to reach Radhset.
Day-3
The day started with a walk of about 15 minutes from Radhuset before crossing the bridge. if you walk along the corniche, you are at the Stockholm City Hall, with its spire featuring the three golden crowns. This is one of the most famous silhouettes in Stockholm and one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. The 106-meter tall tower has the three crowns, which is the Swedish national coat of arms, at its apex. Behind the magnificent facades are offices and session halls for politicians and officials, as well as splendid assembly rooms and unique works of art.
Tickets- 70 – 100 SEK Guided tours.
By noon, you can start from there and reach the stromma kanalbolaget terminal. It takes about 10 mins in the subway to reach the port. You are out of the station at the port. you can either prebook the tickets or buy online. There are many options,I wished to explore including the classic tour to Vaxholm.The capital of the archipelago, Vaxholm.
You can take a boat and reach the Vaxholm fortress, but I chose to move around the narrow alleys, the many galleries, and shops. The bay at the corner is a picturesque spot you must not miss. We had a fine lunch on board with a perfect guide and returned late in the evening.
https://www.stromma.se/en/stockholm/
The straight road from the port reaches you to Nybroplan and leads you to Radhuset.
Day-4Shopping at Nybroplan and flight back home with wonderful Summer memories.The UNESCO world heritage sites in Sweden are as follows:
- Royal Domain of Drottningholm
- Birka and Hovgården
- Engelsberg Ironworks
- Rock Carvings in Tanum
- Skogskyrkogården
- Hanseatic Town of Visby
- Church Town of Gammelstad, Luleå
- Laponian Area
- Naval Port of Karlskrona
- Agricultural Landscape of Southern Öland
- High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago *
- Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun
- Grimeton Radio Station, Varberg
- Struve Geodetic Arc *
- Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland
From archipelagos and lush greenery to crisp white winter wonderlands, the majesty of Scandinavia is alive in Sweden. Loved every moment of summer in Stockholm. Miss you so much…Sweden!
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