Stockholm
Stockholm is built on 14 islands, and often called “Venice of the north”. Experience the medieval atmosphere in the in the old town, where the Royal Palace and Cathedral are located.
Highlights of Stockholm
In the City Hall the Nobel Prize festivities take place in December every year. At the Vasa Ship Museum the impressive wooden war ship is displayed, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. At Skansen open air museum about 150 buildings from all over the country, show us how Sweden was like before the industrial revolution. From Fjallgatan at the “south island” is a splendid view of the city.
Excursions from Stockholm
Viking city Sigtuna and old university town Uppsala
Sigtuna is considered to be the oldest town in Sweden, dating from the 10th century, during Viking age. The rune stones give us an echo from the Viking period. The first coins were striked here and Sigtuna was early a religious centre.
Sweden’s oldest university was founded in Uppsala at the end of the 15th century. The Cathedral is the most impressive gothic church in Sweden, from the 13th century.
The Uppsala castle was built in the 16th century as a strong fortification. In Old Uppsala the first archbishop Cathedral was built about 1000 years ago. Three big burial mounds dates from the iron age. At Hammarby the famous Swedish botanist Linné lived. His house and garden are open for visitors.
Mariefred and Gripsholm Castle
The picturesque little town Mariefred at Lake Malaren, got its name from the monastery, “Pax Mariae”, founded
here during the 10th century.
The impressive Gripsholm Castle from the 14th century houses the national portrait gallery, elegant interior medieval design and a small theatre. An old steam train takes passengers on a tour between Mariefred and Läggesta during summer time. Mariefred also houses a national graphic art centre.
Drottningholm Royal Palace
The baroque castle Drottningholm, at the island Ekero
in Lake Malaren, is on the World Heritage list. The castle dates from the end of the 17th century and is the home of the present royal family of Sweden. A part of the castle is open for visitors during summer time, as well as the Drottningholm Theatre from the 18th century. Enjoy a walk in the lovely baroque garden, where also the small “China Castle” is located.
Birka Viking settlement
At Bjorko island in Lake Malaren, the Vikings founded a trading centre during the 9th century. Models of the Birka Viking settlement and excavated artefacts are displayed in the museum.
Archipelago tours
Sea kayak tours
Experience the beautiful Stockholm archipelago in a sea kayak!
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